The background: a 48 year old gentleman with a 4 year history of being on treatment for type 2 diabetes. He had recurrent episodes of pancreatitis brought
Type 1 diabetes mellitus refers to the absolute deficiency of insulin due to non working of the pancreas. This is called, medically, insulinopenic. The treatment is by
Physical activity in any form is an integral part of maintaining one`s lifestyle. It is a fact well known, but not well followed by all. There are
The foot is probably the most neglected part of the body. Most of the time the feet are not pampered enough as much as the rest of
Nutrition is an important pillar in lifestyle changes. The other essential components include adequate physical activity, adequate sleep, management of stress, management of loneliness, happiness, and social
Those with diabetes have been found to have two fold increase in risk to develop either a stroke( paralysis of the side of a body) or a
Despite all the advancements in the field of management of diabetes, it must never be forgotten that Lifestyle Changes are and will always be the cornerstone in
New insulin delivery devices . LifeScan One Touch Via® This is a super slim pump device which delivers only bolus (rapid acting ) insulin. The cartridge can
