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What You Should Know About Glucose in Urine

What is Glycosuria? Glycosuria is a condition that occurs when your urine contains more glucose or sugar than it should. Some of the main causes of glycosuria include kidney damage or high blood sugar levels. Glucose in urine is a symptom of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. When the blood contains too much glucose, the kidneys may be unable to retain it all and the body excretes blood sugar through the urine. For glycosuria to occur, blood sugar concentration has to exceed 10 mmol/L or 180 mg/dl. Glycosuria can also occur when a…

Everything You Should Know About Coronavirus and Diabetes

Coronavirus and Diabetes: What are the Risks. The global coronavirus pandemic is looming larger, with news of additional infections and deaths, potential economic fallout and travel advisories. The media has been reporting that people with diabetes and other “underlying conditions” face higher risk of serious complications from coronavirus, the virus associated with COVID-19. But, why are people with diabetes considered particularly high risk? And how should they manage diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic? What is Covid-19 (Coronavirus)? According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SARS-CoV-2 is a…

What is Diabetic Myopathy?

Post Updated: 19th April 2023 Diabetic myopathy is a condition that affects people with diabetes, specifically those with type 2 diabetes. It is characterized by muscle weakness, wasting, and pain. This condition can affect any muscle group in the body, but it is most commonly seen in the hips, legs, and feet. In this article, we will explore the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for diabetic myopathy. Causes of Diabetic Myopathy The exact cause of diabetic myopathy is not fully understood. However, it is believed to be a result of long-term high blood sugar levels.…

Top 5 Diabetes Diet Tips for Creating Healthy Meal Plan

Diet plays a key role in regulating blood glucose. A healthy diet plan tailored to your specific needs will help you do this. Most people with diabetes are overweight or obese Controlling your diet may be the key to reducing the risk of diabetes as well as improving your symptoms if they are affected by this disease. Maintaining a good diet is a healthy choice for everyone. You don’t need to buy special foods for Diabetes, you just need to make healthy choices. Before you go out looking for new foods though, conduct a pantry…

Are You at Risk of Developing Diabetes?

So what does it mean to be pre-diabetic? The people most likely to develop diabetes are those with impaired glucose tolerance or prediabetes. They are more than 1.5 times more likely to develop diabetes in the next five years than people with normal blood glucose levels. The most powerful contributor to developing diabetes is becoming overweight or obese. Diabetes is not caused by eating too much sugar or other carbohydrates. Excess energy from too much fat, sugar and protein alone or in combination will all work the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas much harder. Anytime…