Living with and managing diabetes is not easy. It requires a lot of discipline, dedication, and self-control. Along with the physical effects of the disease, there are also emotional side effects that can be just as challenging to manage. From feelings of frustration and anger to anxiety and depression, the emotional toll of diabetes can […]
Category: Diabetes Care
Uncontrolled Diabetes leads to diabetic foot. Senior Citizens with diabetes are more prone to it. 30% of hospital admission are due to diabetic foot complications in diabetic patients which are 20% of the total cost incurred on healthcare by a diabetic patient. As a senior citizen with diabetes, it is important to monitor your feet […]
Diabetic neuropathy is a medical condition in which there is nerve damage in people who suffer from diabetes. It occurs because of the high glucose or blood sugar levels in the body. In this condition, the nerves of the legs and feet are the most affected which can lead to pain, numbness in the legs […]
Dealing with Diabetes
According to Healthline, Diabetes is a metabolic disease that causes high blood sugar. But what causes Diabetes? The hormone insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells to be stored or used for energy. With Diabetes, your body either doesn’t make enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin it does make. The disease […]