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Safron Jeen's Articles in Diabetes

  • General Instructions For Diabetics
    1. Daily estimation of blood sugar levels

    Daily estimation of blood sugar levels is necessary in all cases of diabetes - three times a day i.e. fasting, before lunch and dinner. However, at least twice daily measurement of blood sugar levels must be taken - fasting and before dinner. All diabetics are advised to use a blood glucose meter at home for a regular check-up of their blood sugar levels.

    If a diabetic finds more/elevated sugar in his blood, he should analyse as...
  • How To Control Your Diabetes?
    When so diagnosed, the disease must be controlled energetically so that its complications are either prevented or treated. While treating diabetes, one must keep in mind that control of diet and exercise are two important tools in conquering this serious problem.

    Patients are advised to take low-fat, low-calorie, sugar free / restricted and high-fibre diet. A low-fat diet is especially required when one has higher levels of blood cholesterol. In general also, a low-fat die...
  • Care Of Feet And Other Instructions For Diabetics
    A diabetic is required to be extremely vigilant about his feet. If the feet are neglected, gangrenous changes may develop, when there may not be any alternative other than the removal of the gangrenous part of the foot/limb. The following should be strictly followed:

    (i) The feet should be properly cleansed with soap and water. These should be properly dried, especially in between the toes.

    (ii) If the feet tend to sweat, apply any powder, especially in between the toes...
  • Things To Know About Your Diabetes
    Diabetes is one of the occult diseases which needs widespread awareness among people. It must be diagnosed as early as possible, especially in persons who have a family history of diabetes, are obese, in women who have given birth to overweight/ stillborn/ abnormal babies, and/or have elevated blood sugar, or pass sugar in urine during the period of pregnancy. Such persons are called prediabetics. An effective control of the disease is of vital importance so that prediabetics...

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