LIFE & CARE
Living with diabetes does not forbid you from enjoying your food. It does however require that you stick to the healthy eating principles of a diet high in fiber, low in harmful fat and highly processed carbohydrates Carbohydrates affect blood sugar levels directly. They are found in foods from plant sources (as below) in addition […]
Insulin is a hormone produced by pancreas to regulate the glucose levels in the blood. Since there is a lack of insulin produced by the body (in Type 1 diabetes) or insufficient insulin in the body (in Type 2 diabetes), the insulin need to be taken through other sources in the form of insulin injections […]
Diabetes is a lifetime disease that can be managed and controlled. By maintaining a good control of this condition, people with diabetes live productive normal life, and reduce their risk of developing long term complications. With diabetes the body is either unable to make insulin or cannot use the insulin it is producing effectively. Insulin […]
Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and fasting is obligatory for all healthy adult Muslims. Exceptions exist for people with serious medical conditions, including many with diabetes. To evaluate your possibility of fasting, visit your doctor or diabetes educator to assess the risk. The month of Ramadan can bring dramatic changes in […]