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 [...]
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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 Diabetes, 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 [...]
Diabetic Heart Attack Symptoms : Diabetes symptoms
by on 09. Apr, 2010 in Diabetes
Diabetes heart attacks are a common occurrence people consuming excessive sugar in their diet. Diabetes Insipidus cannot do much harm nor does it occur any often. Diabetes mellitus is responsible for organ impairment. It gives rise to four complications; namely, gangrene, diabetic cataract, heart attack (silent myocardial infarction), and renal dysfunction (nephritic syndrome). What happens in diabetes is that pancreas which produces insulin, a vital component, which allows blood glucose to enter the body cells, reduces it production. Due to this, the insulin levels in the body decrease to an unhealthy extent. Its repercussions in the body are seen as organ dysfunction. Heart is one such organ. Heart attacks or [...]
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