6 Common Complications of Diabetes
Diabetes is defined by the American Diabetes Association as the body’s inability to either effectively produce or use insulin to maintain glucose levels in your body. When your body is…
Continue readingDiabetes is defined by the American Diabetes Association as the body’s inability to either effectively produce or use insulin to maintain glucose levels in your body. When your body is…
Continue readingLiving with diabetes is not easy BUT there are many reasons why you should make active efforts to control your diabetes. The biggest being prevention of complications if you are…
Continue reading1. Blood Glucose Levels. The bodies of diabetic patients are inefficient at maintaining optimal glucose levels. This in-balance of glucose increases the risk of several NCDs. These include: Arteriosclerosis: the narrowing and…
Continue readingUntreated wounds, no matter how small, are all potential pathways for harmful bacteria to our internal tissues.
Continue readingProper wound care management promotes healing by stopping bleeding, absorbing excess secretions and preventing infections. This also helps to minimise scarring. Current Wound Treatments The type of wound care used…
Continue readingIt is impossible to avoid childhood injuries. Due to lack of ability to identify between safety and danger, injuries are a common thing for children. There are many types of…
Continue readingInflammation in our Body Inflammation is defined as a protective system triggered by the body’s innate immune system to eliminate any infection or harmful foreign substances such as bacteria and…
Continue readingAloe vera can usually be found in gardens and kitchens even to various products including the facial creams and shampoos which are reinforced by Aloe gel. The plant is actually…
Continue readingAntioxidant They are compounds in foods that neutralise free radicals. Oxidation in the human body produces chemicals called ‘free radicals’. These chemicals have been linked to diseases such as heart…
Continue readingAntioxidant Antioxidants are compounds in foods that neutralise free radicals. Oxidation in the human body produces chemicals called ‘free radicals’. These chemicals have been linked to diseases such as heart…
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