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Diabetes and Depression

Is there a link between diabetes and depression? If you're suffering from diabetes and feeling a little low - well you’re not alone. It’s bad enough that one in four people is estimated to suffer from depression in some point in their adult life, if you have diabetes, according to authorities you are twice as likely to suffer from depression. Even more worrying is the news that depression increases the risk of diabetic complications. The numbness that comes with depression can easily turn into diabetes burnout, where regular blood glucose testing, taking medication, following a…

Issues to be Aware of in a Diabetic Diet

Diabetes can be effectively controlled with regular exercise and eating a healthy diabetic diet. If you are a diabetic, the two main issues you should be well aware of in a diabetic diet plan are the sugar and fat intake. Constant weight control is essential to prevent excessive weight gain that can contribute to a number of different problems. If you are a diabetic, you become tuned into what you are putting into your body. Ideally, you should be eating as much raw, unprocessed food as possible, but you will still probably be consuming packaged…

American Diabetes Association Diet Plan

Practical Food Guidelines for Diabetes Post updated: 8th April 2023 Dietary advice for people living with diabetes is gradually changing as a result of modern scientific research. After several years of favoring low-fat, high-carbohydrate diets, a study posted at the ADA (American Diabetes Association) Scientific Sessions reports that there are other diet options that give better cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes outcomes than the standard diet formerly recommended by the ADA. Some of the practical eating patterns discussed include: DASH Diet The DASH (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) diet was shown to reduce the risk…

The Dangers of Extremely High Blood Sugar Levels

There are many dangers of having an extremely high blood sugar level. When the insulin levels are low the glucose skyrockets, which can permanently damage the body. The damage that the body can sustain includes heart damage and the increased chance of getting: heart disease nerve damage blindness and kidney damage which can be life threatening in the end. Extremely high blood sugar symptoms include tiredness, dehydration, a very dry mouth, vomiting and nausea, excessive urination, stomach pain and other side effects. Hypoglycemia, or extremely low blood sugar, is also very dangerous and can lead…

OneTouch Diabetes Management

OneTouch Diabetes Management Software is a management application designed to help diabetics organize results obtained from OneTouch glucose meters through data ports. Although the software is free when downloaded from the company’s website, users need to buy the OneTouch Interface Cable in order to connect their glucose meters to computers. Data of various patients can be input and easily organized with the help of the interface cable. Patient data typically includes name and date of birth, diabetes type, blood glucose level, complications, medication, and regimen. The application features a search tool that allows users to…