Archive for the ‘Health Effects’ Category

Eye Care for Diabetics

Monday, February 4th, 2008

Diabetics have to take special care of their eyes because it may lead to fluctuations in vision, cataracts, decreased vision, and double vision. If you are a diabetic, you need to beware of diabetic retinopathy and its complications. The disease can affect four parts of your eye: retina, vitreous, lens, ...

Caring for a Diabetic Child

Sunday, January 20th, 2008

Taking care of a diabetic child can be a very challenging task. Your child requires special care in the form of food at regular intervals, blood tests, urine tests, and insulin injections. It is very important to maintain your child’s blood sugar level between 4 and 7 millimoles per liter ...

Foot Care for Diabetics

Sunday, December 30th, 2007

Developing a proper foot care program is absolutely essential for diabetics. The disease is responsible for several health complications that directly affect the feet.  Diabetes damages nerves, affects blood circulation, causes infection, and makes the joints stiffer. Diabetic neuropathy, one of the terrors of diabetes, is caused by damage to the ...