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Celebrate World Diabetes Day 2019 program was organized by Alliance for Diabetes and Liver Diseases in collaboration with Dr Akbar Niazi Teaching Hospital at Bhara Kahu.

11/27/2019

Difference Between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

11/23/2019

Type 1 diabetes usually appears first in children and adolescents, but it can occur in older people, too. The immune system attacks the pancreatic beta cells so that they can no longer produce insulin. There is no way to prevent type 1 diabetes, and it is often hereditary. Around 5 percent Trusted Source of people with diabetes have type 1, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Type 2 diabetes is more likely to appear as people age, but many children are now starting to develop it. In this type, the pancreas produces insulin, but the body cannot use it effectively. Lifestyle factors appear to play a role in its development. According to the CDC, around 90–95 percent Trusted Source of people with diabetes have this type.

Both types of diabetes can lead to complications, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, vision loss, neurological conditions, and damage to blood vessels and organs.

The CDC estimate that over 30 million people in the United States probably have diabetes, but 25 percent Trusted Source of them do not know they have it.

November 23rd, 2019

11/23/2019

PARAMEDICAL STAFF TRAINING AT CDLD

11/21/2019

A training program on Glucometer use was organized by Roche Pakistan (company) on 18-11-19 at CDLD. This program on Glucometer comprised of both a verbal presentation and practical demonstration by Mr. Asjid Ali Arshad (Educator) and Mr Shafqat Hussain (Pharmacist/ Nutritionist) from Roche. All staff members of CDLD attended this training program.
The training focused on how to handle Glucometer, understanding the errors and the reasons behind the errors, alternative sites of glucose checking and introducing SULD (Single Use Lancing device) and the newly launched Sugar View App by Roche . Through this App we can check blood sugar without using the glucometer and also verify whether the strip is usable or not and can monitor blood glucose in the form of graph. by the end of this training we were able to identify different mistakes we make while performing the sugar test. It was a very informative session that enhanced everyone's knowledge.
We, at Centre for Diabetes & Liver Diseases are very thankful to Roche Company for arrange this informative training program.

Diabetes prevention: 5 tips for taking control

11/21/2019

WORLD DIABETES DAY 2019

11/14/2019

The theme for World Diabetes Day 2019 is "The Family and Diabetes".
The aim is to raise awareness of the impact that diabetes has on the family and support network of those affected, as well as promoting the role of the family in the management, care, prevention and education of diabetes. WHO INTRODUCED WORLD DIABETES DAY?
World Diabetes Day was jointly introduced by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). The global diabetes awareness campaign was introduced amidst concern over an escalating diabetes epidemic. WHY IS NOVEMBER 14TH WORLD DIABETES DAY?
November 14th is a significant date in the diabetes calendar because it marks the birthday of the man who co-discovered insulin, Frederick Banting. Banting discovered insulin in 1922, alongside Charles Best. WORLD DIABETES DAY LOGO
The logo of World Diabetes Day is a blue circle, and this is recognized by hundreds of thousands of people with diabetes throughout the world.

6 Lifestyle Changes to Control Your Diabetes

11/12/2019

1. Eat healthy. This is crucial when you have diabetes, because what you eat affects your blood sugar. No foods are strictly off-limits. Focus on eating only as much as your body needs. Get plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Choose nonfat dairy and lean meats. Limit foods that are high in sugar and fat. Remember that carbohydrates turn into sugar, so watch your carb intake. Try to keep it about the same from meal to meal. This is even more important if you take insulin or drugs to control your blood sugars.

2. Exercise. If you're not active now, it’s time to start. You don't have to join a gym and do cross-training. Just walk, ride a bike, or play active video games. Your goal should be 30 minutes of activity that makes you sweat and breathe a little harder most days of the week. An active lifestyle helps you control your diabetes by bringing down your blood sugar. It also lowers your chances of getting heart disease. Plus, it can help you lose extra pounds and ease stress.

3. Get checkups. See your doctor at least twice a year. Diabetes raises your odds of heart disease. So learn your numbers: cholesterol, blood pressure, and A1c (average blood sugar over 3 months). Get a full eye exam every year. Visit a foot doctor to check for problems like foot ulcers and nerve damage.

4. Manage stress. When you're stressed, your blood sugar levels go up. And when you're anxious, you may not manage your diabetes well. You may forget to exercise, eat right, or take your medicines. Find ways to relieve stress -- through deep breathing, yoga, or hobbies that relax you.

5. Stop smoking. Diabetes makes you more likely to have health problems like heart disease, eye disease, stroke, kidney disease, blood vessel disease, nerve damage, and foot problems. If you smoke, your chance of getting these problems is even higher. Smoking also can make it harder to exercise. Talk with your doctor about ways to quit.

6. Watch your alcohol. It may be easier to control your blood sugar if you don’t get too much beer, wine, and liquor. So if you choose to drink, don't overdo it. The American Diabetes Association says that women who drink alcohol should have no more than one drink a day and men should have no more than two. Alcohol can make your blood sugar go too high or too low. Check your blood sugar before you drink, and take steps to avoid low blood sugars. If you use insulin or take drugs for your diabetes, eat when you're drinking. Some drinks -- like wine coolers -- may be higher in carbs, so take this into account when you count carbs.

STRESS AND DIABETES

11/5/2019

In a new book, Stress-Free Diabetes: Your Guide to Health and Happiness, published by the American Diabetes Association, Napora shows how for people with diabetes, worries about blood glucose control, healthy eating, and the risk of complications can compound the typical pressures of work, school, and family. Not all stress is bad, of course, Napora notes. "The fear of failing or not being accepted can be a positive stress because it pushes you to work harder," he says. But too much stress over time does more harm than good. Napora has taught stress management at the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Diabetes Center since 1984 and at the Suburban Hospital Diabetes Center in Bethesda, Md., since 1999. He also has a private practice in Baltimore, specializing in the treatment of diabetes, chronic pain, and other chronic illnesses. In Stress-Free Diabetes, he offers tips for effective management of stress and diabetes. For example, Napora recommends writing a "contract" of your goals and committing to them. It might limit you to eating something sweet only every other day or call for you to walk instead of drive when possible. Writing things down is important, he says, because it allows you to review and revise your thoughts. Minding your health when you have diabetes can itself create stress, Napora says, and people with diabetes may have a hard time distinguishing the effects of stress as something separate from the effects of the disease itself. "People with diabetes are not as stress-sensitive as they should be," he says. To become more aware of how stress can affect your health and to help you make good choices, Napora advises asking yourself what he calls "mindful questions," like "Is this working for me?" and "If not, why?" The answers can lead you to ways of overcoming or getting rid of stressors, perhaps by exercising, meditating, writing things down, or seeing the humor in your situation. The questions may also help you spot behavior that undermines good diabetes control, like emotional eating or excessive alcohol consumption. "You need to be stress-smart," Napora says, "if you're going to manage your diabetes well."

LIVING WITH DIABETES

11/5/2019

Leah Kwait-Blank, 37, has had type 1 diabetes since she was two-years-old. She now helps others with the condition as an administrator for the online DRWF HealthUnlocked forum. Working as an Administrator for the DRWF HealthUnlocked forum has taught me to become better at giving advice and I have got to know a lot of different people I wouldn’t have met otherwise. I wanted to make a difference for people who have diabetes and be a role model for people with the condition. When I started using insulin and taking daily injections, I used long needles and vials of insulin. Now, I get insulin pens of two types and screw on small needles. Once the continuous glucose monitor (CGM) I use gets approval for a pump to work with I plan to look into getting an insulin pump. My hope for the future is that scientists may figure out a way to create a robotic pancreas that acts like a human pancreas. Having diabetes has made things very interesting in my life. I don’t drive because my doctors say they think it would be very dangerous for me if I got behind a car’s wheel, although, as I have diabetic retinopathy, I would be very nervous to even try. Dietary education for people with diabetes is very important. Before I learned about carbohydrate counting, I probably ate too much and my blood sugar levels were too high. I can now control my blood sugar levels - unless there is a special occasion where food is served unexpectedly. Doing exercise of any kind hasn’t really been affected due to having diabetes, although I no longer go swimming as it makes my blood sugars go low very fast - even if I have juice or a snack beforehand to try and stop this from being a problem. The advice I have for parents and their children with diabetes is this: don’t give up! Just keep trying to get their diabetes under control as much as possible. Some days are harder than others, but you just have to keep going. Visit the DRWF HealthUnlocked forum at: https://healthunlocked.com/Drwfdiabetes By Leah Kwait-Blank
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