MY CHOLESTEROL LEVEL IS HIGH
SHOULD I BE WORRIED?
The body actually needs cholesterol to carry out some of its functions, like maintenance of the cell membrane integrity and production of some hormones in the body; contine reading https://t.co/AfgGnNWYtC
Management of Hypertension (HBP)
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Diagnosis of Hypertension
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What is Hypertension?
Hypertension (high blood pressure), in simple terms, is when the pressure in your blood vessels is higher than normal (140/90 mmHg or higher).
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STRESS AND DIABETES
Stress doesn't cause diabetes but it can affect your blood sugar levels and how you look after your condition.
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HOW TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIAL MEDIA HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO INCREASE IN DIABETES
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Complications of Diabetes when poorly managed or uncontrolled, diabetes can cause a lot of complications that can affect nearly every organ of the human body. Continue reading... https://t.co/65sUjqMIXy
Negative Impact of Diabetes to Our Everyday Life
Living with a chronic disease like diabetes comes with a range of challenges and can interfere with
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Signs and Symptoms of diabetes include:
• increased thirst and urination
• increased hunger
• fatigue
• blurred vision
• numbness or tingling in the feet or hands
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Nutritional Intervention for Diabetes
Although there is no cure for diabetes, many people who have diabetes manage their condition effectively by making changes to their diet and lifestyle.
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Diabetic Facts & Figures
From International Disease Federation
In 2021,
Approximately 537 million adults (20-79 years) are living with diabetes. Continue reading https://t.co/65sUjqMIXy
There are different predisposing factors to diabetes, depending on the type. The following are some of the risk factors:
✅ Being overweight
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The condition called Diabetes has more than one type to it. Below are the different types according to WHO (World Health Organisation):
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Do you really know or understand what Diabetes is? Or is it just the knowledge from knowing family or friends over the years who were diabetic, that you have of the condition? Want to know more and better understand, Please continue reading https://t.co/65sUjqMIXy