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Ramzan Fasting: Do & Don't for a Diabetics

Diabetics can definitely fast during Ramadan but it has to be done differently taking care of their own health and of course sugar levels. Freedom from Diabetes recommends Ramadan fasting in their own special way given below.

Read the full blog here: https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/ramzan-fasting-do-&-don't-for-a-diabetics/2589

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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.

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I Reversed My Type 2 Diabetes With Keto

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Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels has become a crucial aspect of overall well-being in today's fast-paced world. One product that has gained attention is Mellitox, a dietary supplement designed to support healthy blood sugar levels. In this review, we will delve into the ingredients, potential benefits, and overall effectiveness of Mellitox as a blood sugar level control supplement.

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According to the State Journal-Register of Illinois, McDonald’s plans to phase out the do-it-yourself stations, eliminating them over the next decade as franchise owners cite hygiene, theft, and consumer eating habits.

Slashing soft drinks from your diet is a quick way to improve your health and lose weight. Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are the leading sources of added sugars in the American diet. Frequently drinking sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with weight gain, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, kidney diseases, non-alcoholic liver disease, tooth decay and cavities, and gout, a type of arthritis. But giving up your soda habit isn’t always an easy task. While some people can function just fine without soft drinks, others need their fix starting at breakfast.

READ MORE: https://divabetic.org/2023/09/13/mcdonalds-phases-out-self-serve-soda-fountains/

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Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions on Diabetes Reversal

Type 2 diabetes can be reversed and a sustainable reversal is a reality. FFD's has a large number of people who have not only reversed their diabetes but achieved sustainable reversal! Here is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in relation to Diabetes Reversal.

Click to read more: https://www.freedomfromdiabetes.org/blog/post/top-10-frequently-asked-questions-on-diabetes-reversal/2758

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Delving Deep into the Multifaceted Indicators of Type 2 Diabetes: An Exhaustive and Comprehensive Examination

In this incredibly extensive and all-encompassing guide, we embark on a profoundly profound exploration of the telltale signs of Type 2 diabetes, shedding an exceptionally brilliant and illuminating light on its early warning manifestations while providing invaluable insights to empower you with an unprecedented depth of knowledge about your health. Within these meticulously crafted pages, you…

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Intermittent fasting benefits

Intermittent fasting has gained significant popularity in recent years as a way to improve health and achieve weight loss. This eating pattern involves alternating periods of eating and fasting, and it has been shown to have a variety of potential benefits for the body and brain. In this article, we will explore the science behind intermittent fasting and delve into the numerous health benefits it offers.

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Top 10 benefits of Intermittent Fasting and Time-Restricted Eating

Intermittent fasting is a dietary pattern that involves alternating periods of fasting and eating. Top 10 benefits of intermittent fasting: Weight loss: Intermittent fasting can help to reduce calorie intake and boost metabolism, leading to weight loss. Improved insulin sensitivity: Intermittent fasting can help to improve insulin sensitivity, which can lower the risk of Type 2…

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Lyme disease is a condition caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi which is transmitted through the bite of an infected deer or tick. Symptoms can vary depending on which part of the body is infected, but typically they include fever, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, concentration problems, and swollen lymph glands. If left untreated Lyme disease can spread to other parts of your body and even cause mental health problems like memory loss or depression.

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The Best News of Last Week - March 18

1. FDA to Finally Outlaw Soda Ingredient Prohibited Around The World

An ingredient once commonly used in citrus-flavored sodas to keep the tangy taste mixed thoroughly through the beverage could finally be banned for good across the US. BVO, or brominated vegetable oil, is already banned in many countries, including India, Japan, and nations of the European Union, and was outlawed in the state of California in October 2022.

2. AI makes breakthrough discovery in battle to cure prostate cancer

Scientists have used AI to reveal a new form of aggressive prostate cancer which could revolutionise how the disease is diagnosed and treated.

A Cancer Research UK-funded study found prostate cancer, which affects one in eight men in their lifetime, includes two subtypes. It is hoped the findings could save thousands of lives in future and revolutionise how the cancer is diagnosed and treated.

3. “Inverse vaccine” shows potential to treat multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases

A new type of vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME) has shown in the lab setting that it can completely reverse autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and type 1 diabetes — all without shutting down the rest of the immune system.

4. Paris 2024 Olympics makes history with unprecedented full gender parity

In a historic move, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has distributed equal quotas for female and male athletes for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris 2024. It is the first time The Olympics will have full gender parity and is a significant milestone in the pursuit of equal representation and opportunities for women in sports.

Biased media coverage lead girls and boys to abandon sports.

5. Restored coral reefs can grow as fast as healthy reefs in just 4 years, new research shows

Planting new coral in degraded reefs can lead to rapid recovery – with restored reefs growing as fast as healthy reefs after just four years. Researchers studied these reefs to assess whether coral restoration can bring back the important ecosystem functions of a healthy reef.

“The speed of recovery we saw is incredible,” said lead author Dr Ines Lange, from the University of Exeter.

6. EU regulators pass the planet's first sweeping AI regulations

The EU is banning practices that it believes will threaten citizens' rights. "Biometric categorization systems based on sensitive characteristics" will be outlawed, as will the "untargeted scraping" of images of faces from CCTV footage and the web to create facial recognition databases.

Other applications that will be banned include social scoring; emotion recognition in schools and workplaces; and "AI that manipulates human behavior or exploits people’s vulnerabilities."

7. Global child deaths reach historic low in 2022 – UN report

The number of children who died before their fifth birthday has reached a historic low, dropping to 4.9 million in 2022.

The report reveals that more children are surviving today than ever before, with the global under-5 mortality rate declining by 51 per cent since 2000.

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Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels has become a crucial aspect of overall well-being in today's fast-paced world. One product that has gained attention is Mellitox, a dietary supplement designed to support healthy blood sugar levels. In this review, we will delve into the ingredients, potential benefits, and overall effectiveness of Mellitox as a blood sugar level control supplement.