Millions around the world live with diabetes or know someone living with the metabolic disease. Diabetes causes blood glucose (sugar) levels to rise above normal. This is also called hyperglycemia. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can cause two problems: Right away, your cells may be starved for…
Evidence is building up convincingly to support the theory that patients with an underlying health condition, like diabetes are far more likely to be seriously affected by COVID-19 than otherwise healthy people. According to data recently released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States, fewer than 2% of previously healthy people…
In some earlier blogs, we´ve explored a buffet of issues regarding diabetes and nutrition. We´ve focused on the different types of sugar and how carrots (although not able to give you incredible night vision!) play an important role in eye health. We explored how fiber is essential to our gut health and even looked into food…
The World Health Organization (WHO) lists insulin as one of the world’s essential medicines. For people with type 1 diabetes it is necessary to take insulin as without insulin, sugar in the blood accumulates, which can lead to acute complications such as diabetic retinopathy, one of the leading causes of blindness and, in the worst…
The question on everybody´s lips since the outbreak of the Coronavirus is how long it will take to make a COVID-19 vaccine. Millions of people around the world have already been infected by the novel Coronavirus, often with devastating consequences. As we have reported in our previous blogs, people with diabetes may be more vulnerable…
It’s sometimes forgotten that many people around the world live long and healthy lives with diabetes. There’s no doubt that living with diabetes, especially Type 1, is hard work. The first thought when they wake up is not about their first cup of tea or coffee but rather whether their blood glucose level is going…
People with diabetes have an increased risk of developing serious health problems, including diabetic retinopathy – one of the leading causes of blindness in the global working age population. Early detection through regular eye checks is critical to prevent diabetic retinopathy, which is linked to high levels of blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol, and…
In previous blogs, we covered some guidelines regarding COVID-19 and Diabetes, including the key symptoms, the various telemedicine options and extensive advice from our endocrinologist, Dr. Arna Guðmundsdóttir. In today´s blog we will investigate if those who have caught the Coronavirus can catch it again. Understanding how our immune systems respond to infection with COVID-19…
Monitoring is a critical aspect of diabetes self-care. Careful control helps people living with diabetes to know if they are meeting recommended treatment goals to keep healthy. But taking care of diabetes includes more than just monitoring blood glucose levels. It involves the individual’s overall health, such as blood pressure, weight, cholesterol levels, heart health,…
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