Diabetes Knowledge
Flu, Swine Flu and Diabetes
Influenza (Flu) is caused by a virus and each winter a different strain of the virus causes an outbreak of flu. Some of the population have developed a natural immunity to the common strains of flu that circulate and as a result this contains the ...
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Type Two
John Shepherd
"When I first found out I had diabetes I was quite surprised. When I look back, all the signs where there - tiredness, constantly going for a pee and so on, but I just put it down to middle-age! I went to the optician and ...
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Diabetes Knowledge
Hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose)
Hypoglycaemia means “low blood glucose” that is usually under 4mmol/L. Hypoglycaemia (sometimes called a “hypo”) can happen at any time during the day or night. You are unlikely to develop hypoglycaemia if you have Type 2 diabetes, unless you take ...
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Diabetes Knowledge
Treating hypoglycaemia around mealtimes
Treating your hypoglycaemia quickly is essential for restoring your blood glucose to a healthy range. You can treat hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) by eating some sugar. Pure glucose will raise your blood glucose levels the fastest. If you feel ...
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Type Two
Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is the name for diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Like other forms of diabetes, it is characterised by a high blood glucose level. Gestational diabetes can often be controlled through simple changes to your lifestyle. It ...
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Type One
Avoiding hypoglycaemia
Exercise can be classified into two forms: anaerobic and aerobic. Anaerobic activities are characterized by higher intensities of muscular work (for example sprinting, power lifting, hockey) Aerobic activities involve lower intensities of muscular ...
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Parents & Kids
Staying positive
It can be difficult coming to terms with the realisation that you will live with diabetes for the rest of your life. This process may be overwhelming and can sometimes lead to negative emotions. Although diabetes is with you all the time, most ...
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Type One
Losing weight
Talk to your dietitian about adjusting food intake and insulin doses. Losing weight can easily lead to a vicious circle if you have diabetes. Taking insulin forces you to eat even if you are not hungry at the time. Try to decrease your food intake ...
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