Our sense of sight is probably the most important and more complex of all the five senses. It makes us see how beautiful the world we are all living in. Without our vision, we cannot appreciate all the other senses as well. Many individuals are now experiencing eye problems and disturbances. These eye problems include blind spots (Scotomas), double vision, blurred vision and the most severe form which is blindness. Changes in our vision should not be ignored and be evaluated by a physician immediately as this maybe a symptom of an underlying disease. Moreover, blurry vision is the inability to look and see small or minute details accompanied by [...]
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Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, Type 2 & Gestational
by on 11. Nov, 2010 in Diabetes
Diabetes Mellitus, what are its symptoms? As we may all know, Diabetes is a chronic systemic disease characterized by either a deficiency of insulin or a decreased ability of the body to use insulin. The term Diabetes Mellitus is often referred to as “high sugar”. The notion of associating sugar with Diabetes is appropriate because the passage of large amounts of sugar-laden urine is characteristic of poorly controlled diabetes. However, a high level of blood glucose is only one component of the pathological process and clinical manifestations associated with Diabetes Mellitus. It can also be associated with serious complications, but people with diabetes can take preventive measures to reduce the [...]
Cracked Heels (Heel fissures)
by on 28. Sep, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
What are Cracked Heels? Cracked heels, also called as heel fissures are among the common foot problems that many people experience. Majority of people affected by cracked heels consider this as a nuisance and unaesthetic in appearance. In severe cases of heel fissures, one may find walking, standing and even slight pressure on the heels painful. Moreover, similar to smelly feet, cracked heels prove to an unhygienic issue, resulting in infections that end in amputation. However, the common cause for cracked heels is dry skin (xerosis). The condition may become complicated, if skin on the heel becomes very thick and yellow or brown colored; this thick skin is called as [...]
Itchy Feet and Toes
by on 30. Aug, 2010 in Diseases and Conditions
Itchy feet can be defined as an irritating condition where the feet itch and the infected person feels like scratching the skin all the time. The itching can be persistent and no amount of scratching or rubbing seems to stop it. Itchy feet and toes can develop due to various reasons including sweat, excessive moisture and dirt. Dry itchy feet can result due to poor-fitting and unhygienic footwear. Itchy Feet Causes An itch in the feet can be irritating irrespective of its severity. Read on to learn some of the various causes of itchy feet: A major cause of itchy feet is improper hygiene. The bacteria causing the itch thrive [...]
How to prevent Diabetes
by on 25. May, 2010 in Diabetes
Modern medicines have a large number of methods for diagnosis of diabetes, among which the most reliable is the test of glucose. Holding the sample does not cause any complications, but at the same time it provides very important information to the doctors and allows them to prevent diabetes. A large quantity of vegetables and limited alcoholic beverages helps to prevent the development of diabetes. The researchers concluded that lifestyle changes can drastically affect human health. Proper nutrition and regular exercise reduces the risk of diabetes by about 43 percent. One can compare the health of people involved in sports and receiving adequate nutrition and those who did not try [...]
Nutrition guide for diabetics in India : Diabetic Indian Diet
by on 30. Apr, 2010 in Nutrition
Have you just learned you have diabetes? Or have you been living with the condition for years? In either case, you probably know how important what you eat is to managing your blood sugar. Diet is the mainstay of all Diabetes Management. In order to ensure compliance, the prescribed diet should be individualized. It must be realistic, flexible, and also take into consideration the likes and dislikes of the patient, to as large an extent as possible and must suit the life style. Our Indian diets, with slight modification are close to what is considered as Ideal Diabetic Diet. Good nutrition is one of the most important part of healthy [...]
Benefits, advantages and uses of diabetic shoes : DIABETIC FOOTWEAR
by on 23. Apr, 2010 in Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease which can happen to anyone; people from all walks of life. People who suffer from it have a common side effect called ‘peripheral neuropathy’. It is the loss of sensation in extreme cases. Until is too late a diabetic person may not know that he has gotten hurt in the foot due to his covered foot in a ordinary shoe. Minor rubbing and bruising can lead to major damages to the person. Hence special diabetic shoes are required. Once, little thought was given on the health benefits of diabetic shoes. Gradually the conception on the health benefit of these shoes progressed and they are fairly easy [...]
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