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Some Common Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Disorder

Some Common Signs and Symptoms of Thyroid Disorder

Health Facts, Health News, Health Tips
  Just like diabetes, thyroid disease is caused by a hormonal imbalance, although the hormones involved are different. Thyroid disorders are mostly related to either an overproduction of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism) or an underproduction (hypothyroidism). It is highly advisable to get a thyroid health checkup as well as a diabetes health checkup regularly. Talk to your doctor to get an appropriate advice. The link between Thyroid and Diabetes - The thyroid problem is more common in women than in men and around 7 percent of the population has some type of thyroid disease. People with type 2 diabetes would have a 12 percent chance of developing thyroid disorder and people with type 1 have an approximate 1-in-3 chance, which is quite high. Because of the high risk o...
Diabetes Management and Exercise in Pregnant Patients

Diabetes Management and Exercise in Pregnant Patients

Health Tips, Healthcare, Healthy Pregnancy
At a glance If you have diabetes and are pregnant, check with your doctor if you plan to continue or start an exercise programme. Ask your doctor for specific guidelines on controlling diabetes when you exercise. Exercising safely may mean having to take extra care to monitor ketones and blood sugar. It's commonly recommended that pregnant women undertake moderate exercise for 30 minutes a day, but you should consult your doctor for specific advice.   Does my pregnancy mean lifestyle changes? Congratulations! You're pregnant. You have a lot to do before the baby comes — set up the nursery, baby-proof the house and stock up on diapers. But if you have diabetes, protecting your baby's health should be at the top of your to-do list. You wonder if it's still safe f
9 simple steps to keep High Blood Pressure at Bay

9 simple steps to keep High Blood Pressure at Bay

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Hypertension is a very common lifestyle disease and according to WHO statistics, one in every 3 person suffers from Hypertension or High Blood Sugar. The measurement of the force by which heart throws blood in arteries is called Blood pressure. The higher the pressure, the more the force with which blood runs through arteries Lifestyle is one of the most important factor that can both cause and cure high Blood Pressure. High blood pressure increases the risk of heart attacks and it is very important to keep the BP under control. Some minor lifestyle changes and home remedies can control the blood pressure level. Some simple steps to lower your blood pressure are: Regular exercise: Regular exercise is the best thing to do in order to reduce high Blood Pressure. Regular exe...
The Crowning Glory That Was!

The Crowning Glory That Was!

Health News, Health Tips, Healthcare
There is an established relation between diabetes and hair loss. Even though hair fall is a natural process, it is balanced with replacement by new hair and as such does not qualify for ‘hair loss problem’. However, in patients suffering from diabetes, the story of hair loss is altogether different. How does diabetes affect your hair and lead to a hair loss situation? Diabetes being associated with high levels of blood sugar, because of the hormonal imbalance, results in problems with the proper blood circulation (peripheral ascular problems). And as such many parts of the body are deprived of a good blood circulation. A poor blood circulation to the scalp and hair follicles resulting in lesser oxygen and nutrient supply to hair follicles affects the natural growth proc
Diabetes: Food & Diet Tips

Diabetes: Food & Diet Tips

Health Facts, Health Foods, Health Tips
Are you a diabetic and constantly wondering “What can I eat?” Well, you don’t have to fret anymore because having diabetes doesn’t mean you’ve to deprive your taste buds of the pleasure. Just be conscious and careful of what to include and what not to. You can take a normal diet just with slight modifications. The problem with diabetes is that there is too much glucose in the bloodstream which occurs due to altered levels of insulin that assists this blood glucose to be absorbed and utilized by the cells in the body. Glucose is obtained largely from the carbohydrates contained in the food that we eat. Getting yourself tested every 3 months and eating right is the key to healthy living for individuals with diabetes. Here are some yummy food tips to plan your diabetic diet: