WHAT IS YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARDS DIABETES?

In diabetes management, a good start begins with a positive attitude. -It is the positive attitude that will motivate you to keep daily routine of blood sugar control.-It is the attitude that will make you enjoy the meals, the exercises and the overall care.-It is the attitude that will make your body feel at ease […]

TYPES OF PERSONS WITH DIABETES. – Which One are you?

1. Proactive Diabetic:CHARACTERISTICS– Knows severity of the disease– Independent and curious by nature– Motivated for self-care– Well-informed ATTITUDE TO DIABETES– “I will keep my diabetes under control”– “I have a serious problem, but it is not the end of the world.—I just have to make adjustments”– “This will actually help me discipline my life” ATTITUDE […]

Avocado and Diabetes Prevention & Management.

The American Diabetes Association recommends avocado as a healthy source of monounsaturated fats. Avocados are one of the best food sources of oleic fatty acids, with around 13 grams per cup of the fruit. These omega 9 fats are especially recommended for diabetics as they have been shown to lower LDL cholesterol levels without reducing […]

HbA1c in A1C Test

Hemoglobin is a protein inside red blood cells. Hemoglobin carries oxygen from the lungs to all the cells of the body. Like other proteins, hemoglobin can join with sugars, such as glucose. When this happens, it becomes glycated hemoglobin, referred to as A1C or glycohemoglobin (or sometimes as HbA1c). The more glucose there is in […]