Some Facts And Myths Regarding Diabetes as adapted from medical news today Many presumed “facts” are thrown about in the paper press, magazines and on the internet regarding diabetes; some of them are, in fact, myths. It is important that people with diabetes, pre-diabetes, their loved ones, employers and schools have an accurate picture of […]
A long time ago Before insulin was discovered in 1921 Diabetes Type 1 was a fatal disease – most patients would die within a few years of onset. Things have changed a great deal since then. You can lead a normal life If you have Type 1 and follow a healthy eating plan, do adequate […]
People can often have diabetes and be completely unaware. The main reason for this is that the symptoms, when seen on their own, seem harmless. However, the earlier diabetes is diagnosed the greater the chances are that serious complications, which can result from having diabetes, can be avoided. Here is a list of the most […]
Doctors can determine whether a patient has a normal metabolism, prediabetes or diabetes in one of three different ways – there are three possible tests: The A1C test – at least 6.5% means diabetes – between 5.7% and 5.99% means prediabetes – less than 5.7% means normal The FPG (fasting plasma glucose) test – […]
There are four types of diabetes; predicates, type 1, type 2 and Gestational Diabetes. However, the most common and medically discussed are type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 Diabetes The body does not produce insulin. Some people may refer to this type as insulin-dependent diabetes, juvenile diabetes, or early-onset diabetes. People usually develop […]
The ministry of health in Uganda is to partner with that of tourism to ensure that all bats in western region are killed. This follows reports from ecologists that the bats are carriers of Ebola and Marburg. According to the permanent secretary ministry of health Dr. Asuman Lukwago all bats in caves and forests will […]
Many mothers all over Uganda continue to give birth to children with spina bifida and hyrocephalus. Research has shown that 70% of these impairments can be prevented by increased intake of folic acid supplementation, eating food rich in folic acid like fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, meat, and liver, among others and eating foods that […]
Rabbit meat: helps you to get more SPERM and health fat. Rabbits have white meat, which means it’s healthier. Rabbit meat nourishes the body with nutritional values like proteins, iron and phosphorus. Its low-calorie content almost equates it to a balanced meal that meets the optimal health goals, compared to beef, and rabbit is relatively […]
If your child stops breathing, what do you have to do? Drowning, severe electric shock and suffocation from fumes, among others, can cause a child’s breathing to stop. Loss of breath may result into death, so you must act swiftly. Put your ear or check against the child’s mouth and nose to detect any breathing. […]
If a baby chokes, hold him up-side down and part pat between the shoulder blades to dislodge the foreign body from the windpipe. If the object doesn’t come out, seek medical aid immediately. But Burns need urgent treatment to minimise risks of infection. Burns involving only damage of the skin can be treated at home […]