HBA1C (GLYCOSYLATED HEMOGLOBIN):
By: Dr. Syeda Arzinda Fatima It is the average blood glucose level of the past 3 months. It is measured as a percentage. What is the basis of HbA1c: The red cells in our blood contain a protein called hemoglobin. The glucose…
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By: Dr. Syeda Arzinda Fatima Ketones are chemicals produced in the body when stored fat is used as a source of energy by the body. This happens when there is not enough glucose for energy available or body can not use…
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Hyperglycemia means high blood sugar level. When diabetes is poorly managed blood glucose level remains high and it can lead to various complications of diabetes. What are the causes? Inadequate insulin dose Less exercise Diet is more than what is…
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By: Dr. Syeda Arzinda Fatima It means very low blood glucose level. Blood glucose level <70mg/dl requires management. If it goes untreated you can become unconscious. Frequent hypoglycemia episodes show that you need to revise your treatment. What are the Symptoms? When…
Continue ReadingLIVING WITH TYPE 1:
By: Dr. Muhammad Khawar Saeed Once you come to know that you have type 1 diabetes, initially it is a shocking news. But you can get over it pretty soon if you know exactly what to do. Following simple steps to…
Continue ReadingRECENTLY DIAGNOSED DIABETES:
When a person comes to know about diabetes, he feel upset and stressed out. It is very important to know how to tackle with this complex situation. Denial The first reaction on finding out that you have diabetes is often ‘denial’ that…
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At School: Initially parents take care of all the needs of their diabetic children. Then kids gradually learn to do it by themselves. Young children spend 6-8 hours of their day in school, during that time it is the school’s responsibility…
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Below is a list of diabetes-related terms and their definitions. Use the letter groupings to jump to words beginning with those letters. Adapted from NIDDK. A-E | F-K | L-R | -Z A1C a test that measures a person’s average blood glucose level over the past…
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