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[healthywealthypvk]

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[curekahealthcarestore]

Accu-Chek Softclix Lancing Device 

Accu-Chek Lancing Device provides precise lancing with less risk of skin damage. It allows the pain-free collection of capillary blood from the fingertip. that provides no vibration, neither inside the finger nor outside, and can be gently stopped and retracted immediately.

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[harmeet-saggi]

Exploring Blood Sugar Tests: What's The HbA1c Test And How Does It Compare To The Glucose Test?

Are you curious about your blood sugar levels? Do you wonder about the differences between the HbA1c test and the glucose test? we will delve into the world of blood sugar tests, focusing on the HbA1c test and comparing it to the glucose test. We'll explore what these tests mean, what their normal ranges are, and their importance in managing diabetes and overall health. So, let's embark on this journey to demystify blood sugar testing.

[lavater]

Blood Glucose Test Strip Market Forecast 2024 to 2032

Blood glucose test strips are small, disposable pieces of material used in conjunction with a blood glucose meter to measure the level of glucose (sugar) in a person's blood. These test strips are a crucial component of blood glucose monitoring for people with diabetes. Monitoring blood glucose levels is essential for managing diabetes effectively and making informed decisions about medication, diet, and lifestyle adjustments.

The Blood Glucose Test Strip Market was valued at USD 9,298.28 Million in 2022 and is expected to register a CAGR of 3.7% by 2032.

The global prevalence of diabetes is increasing due to factors such as sedentary lifestyles, poor dietary habits, and obesity. As diabetes becomes more common, the demand for blood glucose monitoring devices, including test strips, grows.

Get a free sample PDF Brochure By Types: Glucose Oxidase Glucose Dehydrogenase By Applications: Hospital Clinic Household By Market Vendors: Roche LIFESCAN Abbott Panasonic (Bayer) ARKRAY I-SENS Omron B. Braun Nipro Diagnostics 77 Elektronika AgaMatrix Infopia ALL Medicus Terumo Hainice Medical SANNUO Yicheng Yuwell EDAN Read More

[hafwen]

Libre 3 Recall

[Image Description: headline "Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Sensor Recall: Abbot Diabetes Care Inc Issues Recall For Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensors due to Risk For Inaccurate High Glucose Reading" The paragraph beneath it says "This recall involves removing certain devices from where they are used or sold, and does not apply to the Libre 3 reader or app. The FDA has identified this recall as the most serious type. This device may cause injury or death if you continue to use it." End I.D]

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[tj-crochets]

So in a good news/less good news thing, I might have found out the cause of the Unexpected Floor Time! I got my blood test results back and my sodium was on the very very low end of normal. Still technically in the normal range, but very not normal for me, so my issue may have been that this week I am more sodium Georg than usual???? I mean I do have salt wasting syndrome but also I eat so much salt every day and I am on medication to help me retain salt better (fludrocortisone! it's great!) So anyway that's why I have not got much crafting done this week. I've been extremely tired and unsalted lol Oh wait the good/less good format! Okay so good news is might have an answer and it's not any of the worse options, less good news is that I need more damn salt lol

[phosphorus-noodles]

kicks rocks. lab results were normal 😔

[origami-butterfly]

Like, I'm so glad they weren't there, but it's also tragic that I spent so long revising them 🥲

[aromantyczno-liryczna]

Guess who has a vitamin d deficiency 🙂🙂🙂

[rmlpathology]

Understanding Different Types of Diabetes and Their Impact on the Body

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It disrupts the body's ability to regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels, leading to serious health complications if not managed properly. There are several types of diabetes, each with unique characteristics and impacts on the body. This article will explore the different types of diabetes, how they affect the body, and the tests provided by RML Pathology to diagnose and manage this condition.

1. Type 1 Diabetes

Description:

Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease where the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. This results in little to no insulin production, which is essential for regulating blood sugar levels.

Impact on the Body:

Requires lifelong insulin therapy.

Increases the risk of complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a potentially life-threatening condition.

Long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, kidney damage (nephropathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and vision problems (retinopathy).

Can cause frequent urination, excessive thirst, extreme hunger, weight loss, fatigue, and irritability.

2. Type 2 Diabetes

Description:

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. It occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin. Lifestyle factors such as obesity, poor diet, and lack of exercise significantly contribute to its development.

Impact on the Body:

Often managed with lifestyle changes, oral medications, and sometimes insulin.

Can lead to complications like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, eye problems, and nerve damage.

Symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, increased hunger, fatigue, blurred vision, slow-healing sores, and frequent infections.

3. Gestational Diabetes

Description:

Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy when the body cannot produce enough insulin to meet the increased needs. It usually resolves after childbirth but increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life.

Impact on the Body:

Can cause high blood pressure during pregnancy (preeclampsia).

Increases the risk of having a large baby, leading to complications during delivery.

May result in low blood sugar levels in the newborn and a higher risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes in the child later in life.

4. Prediabetes

Description:

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. It is a critical stage for intervention to prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes.

Impact on the Body:

Often reversible with lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise.

Increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.

Symptoms are often absent or mild, making regular screening important.

Tests Provided by RML Pathology

RML Pathology offers a comprehensive range of tests to diagnose and manage diabetes effectively. These include:

Fasting Blood Glucose Test:

Measures blood sugar levels after fasting for at least 8 hours.

Helps diagnose diabetes and prediabetes.

HbA1c Test:

Provides an average blood sugar level over the past 2-3 months.

Used to diagnose diabetes and monitor long-term glucose control.

Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT):

Measures the body's response to a glucose solution.

Commonly used to diagnose gestational diabetes.

Random Blood Sugar Test:

Measures blood sugar levels at any time of the day.

Useful for diagnosing diabetes when symptoms are present.

Gestational Diabetes Test:

Specifically designed for pregnant women to detect gestational diabetes.

Conclusion

Understanding the different types of diabetes and their impact on the body is crucial for effective management and prevention. Regular testing and early detection play a vital role in managing diabetes and preventing complications. RML Pathology provides a wide range of diagnostic tests to help you monitor and manage your diabetes effectively. If you have any symptoms or risk factors for diabetes, consider visiting RML Pathology for a comprehensive evaluation.

Contact RML Pathology Today:

📞 7991602001, 7991602002 📞 0522-4034100 🌐 www.rmlpathology.com

Experience the best in diagnostics with RML Pathology – where your health is our priority.

[houndpitspub]

yes, yes, insulin should be free, but needles need to also be free. like fuck I should not have to pay to GIVE myself the medication I need to survive

[whentherewerebicycles]

lol slept kinda restlessly and then woke up and immediately got defensive about something my mom texted me (my mom is wonderful in SO many ways and I love her so much but also it’s like she was designed in a lab to know exactly what to say to make me feel kinda bad about myself). so now I am all amped up but trying to calm down and let it go! I told her why it made me feel :( and set a gentle boundary around sharing certain types of parenting content but now I have to do my part and let it go/give her a chance to not do it again instead of stewing in it all day or griping about it lol. so it’s gone! it’s out of my head. let me think about the DAY. working from home again hurrah here we go:

6-8:30 coffee, lounge, work emails

8:30-9:30 shower/get ready, make breakfast

9:30-11 small tasks (mostly emails)

11-12 CJ mtg

12-1 break

1-2 assessment mtg

2-4 break—work on stuff? walk dogs?

4-5 americorps funding mtg

make dinner

finish this short little novel and start the other book for our little parenting book club

would love to try to write a scene… just one…

[destinationtoast]

Diabetic cat update

I successfully jabbed my cat in the ear today hard enough to draw blood. Woohoo!(?) The patient was pretty chill about the whole thing.

Today I was supposed to do Tico's first insulin injection* -- but first I was supposed to test his blood glucose level. That involved rubbing his ear a bunch to improve circulation, then putting some vaseline on the outside of his ear (to move the fur out of the way and also get the blood to pool), then stabbing with a lancet (using a cotton ball on the other side of the ear to provide backing and then sop up extra blood). I found this video the most helpful in figuring out how to find the vein and draw blood: Home blood glucose testing for your cat

It took me an hour to read the AlphaTrak glucose monitor manual and watch videos to figure out what I was doing... and then another half an hour to prep Tico's ear and work up the nerve to stab it. My first tentative stab had no noticeable effect, but my second resulted in enough blood for the testing device to successfully detect his blood glucose levels.

Tico was a complete champ the whole time and only flinched mildly and let out a small complaining grumble when I drew blood. He didn't try to leave the sofa, despite the unusual ear rubbing and the stabbing. He got lots of his favorite reward ("the BRUSH!").

It turns out his blood glucose level is only 250, and the vet said not to give him insulin unless it was 300 or above without talking to her more first. So I'm awaiting her return call, and that means we probably have a reprieve of a couple more days before I have start the insulin shots. But after figuring out the ear stab, I think the insulin stab (in the scruff) will be relatively easy. Yay!

*I expected to be giving him insulin well before this. But Tico has only just now started reliably eating enough food at mealtimes that the vet told us we could safely try to give him insulin without risking insulin shock. It's been a long journey from free feeding to getting him eating a substantial portion 2x a day, and it feels like a great victory that we've finally managed that.  However, I do still have to sit with the cats during meals and watch to see how much Tico is eating, because I haven't been able to get my new SureFeed feeders to control which cats eats which food yet.  (My cats are SO SCARED when the feeder lids detect their proximity and move that we're progressing through the training stages verrrrry slowwwwwly.... weirdly, Bennet is the bravest, and the only one who didn't go on hunger strike when I briefly tried making the feeder lids move enough to cover half the bowls). We'll get there eventually. And I'll also try again to switch Tico to wet food at some point soonish, but that's another change that caused him to get very stressed and hide when I tried before. Making sure Tico is eating is the biggest priority.

Thanks to all who have given me encouragement and shared related experiences! <3

[oh-three]

In the past, my brain was hard-wired to go to bed at a reasonable time, but obviously I've gotten worse at that over the past three-four years. One day just a few months ago, I stayed up till almost 6 AM and still got up by 9 lol.

But, one thing I haven't done since I was like six years old, is pull an all-nighter (and that time wasn't voluntary- I had a stomach bug lol). My reasoning in recent times is that I forget to eat the later I'm up and it affects my blood sugar pretty bad in the following couple of days.

But tonight? Tonight, I might just do it anyway.

[freakwiththeknifecollection]

I think the most ridiculous part of my medical journey is that nobody has ever wanted to give me anything to stimulate my appetite. As if being underweight my entire life is not enough of an indicator to me having a legitimate issue. But no I just "need to eat more"

[serkonans]

paying $75 for these dumb sensors........... the pharmaceutical field is evil