Diabetes Knowledge - Understanding Symptoms, Types & More
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Recognizing Diabetes: Understanding Symptoms, Varieties and Knowledge

Grasping the knowledge of diabetes, its signs of occurrence, its diagnosis, and how to manage the disease is pivotal in ruling over this condition. This article delves into information about diabetes, including its categories, symptoms to be cautious of, heralding risk factors, defense measures to be taken, diagnostics approaches, and effective disease control strategies. By…

PFAS Exposure and Diabetes - Exploring the Risk in High-Exposure Communities

PFAS Exposure and Diabetes – Exploring the Risk in High-Exposure Communities

Have you ever wondered about the invisible threats lingering in your surroundings? Picture a world where everyday items pose hidden risks to your well-being. Here, the connection between PFAS exposure and the diabetes surge becomes a cause for concern. As you navigate your daily life, this chemical found in commonplace items might quietly contribute to a…

Connecting the Dots - Tepezza, Blood Sugar, and Other Health Concerns
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Connecting the Dots – Tepezza, Blood Sugar, and Other Health Concerns

Tepezza is a drug used to treat thyroid eye disease, which causes inflammation and swelling of the eyes. While the FDA has granted approval for the drug, it has been associated with a range of severe side effects, notably blood sugar irregularities. Tepezza can cause elevated blood sugar levels (diabetes), or hyperglycemia. Furthermore, leading to…

6 Ways To Raise Diabetes Awareness

6 Ways To Raise Diabetes Awareness

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that around 422 million people have diabetes worldwide. Compared to high-income countries, prevalence has been increasing more quickly in low- and middle-income countries. Moreover, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) predicts that by 2045, every one in eight individuals will have diabetes, translating to a 46% rise. These figures are…

Public Health Workers Role In The Fight Against Diabetes
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Public Health Workers Role In The Fight Against Diabetes

Public health is a diverse and expansive field. It’s the cornerstone of societal wellness, dedicated to improving the overall health of communities. As we turn the lens to more specialized areas, the importance of expertise in diabetes health and fitness comes into sharp focus. With the rise in diabetes cases worldwide, there’s an increasing demand…

Novo Nordisk Offers Free Insulin Program for Low-Income Diabetics
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Novo Nordisk Offers Free Insulin Program for Low-Income Diabetics

Previously Published on TheStarPress.com — A program through Novo Nordisk now allows low-income and uninsured diabetics to receive insulin for free or at a low cost. In the 1980s, Jerry Henkle’s father noticed that he was drinking more water than usual, which led them to suspect diabetes. They went to the doctor for an A1C test, which rates…

Drinks that may lower your diabetes risk

Drinks that may lower your diabetes risk

Previously Published on Ksat.com – Research shows that if you have more than three sugar-sweetened beverages per week, your chance for developing prediabetes, the condition that leads to diabetes, increases by 46%. More than one in three people in the US have prediabetes. “Often, if the blood sugars are borderline, people don’t know,” said Dr. Amber Champion,…

Healthy Habits Start Here: Piano Therapy for Diabetes Wellness
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Healthy Habits Start Here: Piano Therapy for Diabetes Wellness

If you’ve been following my blog, you’re probably aware that I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called RA, rheumatoid arthritis. That’s why I relate so well with so many of you out there who are living with an autoimmune disease. The pain, the weight gain, insomnia, need I go on? Like RA, type 1…