IDDM (insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) is also called type I diabetes. In type I diabetes or IDDM the pancreatic cells (beta cells of Langerhans secrete insulin in the pancreas) which secrete insulin are destroyed completely or partially. Generally…
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Just Over the Horizon: Bloodless Glucometers
April 18th, 2013 
leonardo Is it possible to check your blood sugar without a finger prick? Believe it or not, it might be possible in the not-so-distant future. Right now, there are several companies testing bloodless glucometers. One of them uses light to measure blood sugar i…
Just Over the Horizon: Bloodless Glucometers
April 18th, 2013 leonardo Is it possible to check your blood sugar without a finger prick? Believe it or not, it might be possible in the not-so-distant future. Right now, there are several companies testing bloodless glucometers. One of them uses light to measure blood sugar i…
Just Over the Horizon: Bloodless Glucometers
April 18th, 2013 leonardo Is it possible to check your blood sugar without a finger prick? Believe it or not, it might be possible in the not-so-distant future. Right now, there are several companies testing bloodless glucometers. One of them uses light to measure blood sugar i…
Just Over the Horizon: Bloodless Glucometers
April 18th, 2013 leonardo Is it possible to check your blood sugar without a finger prick? Believe it or not, it might be possible in the not-so-distant future. Right now, there are several companies testing bloodless glucometers. One of them uses light to measure blood sugar i…
Use Diabetes Shoes for Diabetes Foot Prevention and Care
March 28th, 2013 Health Blog Diabetes is a common health problem worldwide. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder where there is disturbance in metabolism of mainly carbohydrate (glucose), as well as disturbance in metabolism other major nutrients namely proteins and fats. Diabetes is …
Diabetic Diet Plan for Vegans
February 2nd, 2013 Health Blog Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar level). Due to high blood sugar level numerous complications may occur such as eye complications (retinopathy), kidney problems (nephropathy), heart and vascular diseases…
Detailed explanation of impotence and its treatment
January 24th, 2013 Health Blog Erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, is the inability to achieve and sustain an erection adequate enough for gratifying sex between a man and his partner. The failure to get or maintain an erection occasionally is considered quite normal. How…
How to Prevent Foot Ulcers in Diabetes?
January 7th, 2013 Health Blog Diabetic foot is a serious complication of diabetes, which may require amputation of foot, if not managed appropriately. The best way to prevent diabetic foot ulcer and thereby diabetic foot (as well as other complications of diabetes) is proper manage…
Eight Ways to Prevent Diabetes Complications
January 5th, 2013 Health Blog Diabetes (both type-1 and type-2 diabetes) is a silent killer and serious disease. Follow the treatment plan given to you by your diabetologist, which may require round the clock commitment, but it is worth the effort. It is important to know serious c…