Malnutrition occurs when the body doesn't get enough of the nutrients it needs. It can be an extremely serious - even life-threatening condition if left untreated. Malnutrition isn't always about not having enough food to eat - although that can certainly be a factor. It's also a condition that often happens to elderly patients, especially those who live alone. Issues like … [Read more...] about Nutritionals – Tips for Dealing With Malnutrition
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How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, kills 7.6 million people per year worldwide. Left uncontrolled, it can damage your blood vessels over time, leading to a stroke or heart attack. If you have high blood pressure, you should be checked by a doctor at least once every year, and you should make sure that you are taking any medications as directed. In addition to regular … [Read more...] about How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
How To Prevent High Blood Sugar
People who have diabetes know how important it is to prevent high blood sugar. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 13% of American adults live with diabetes (both type 1 and type 2), and 34.5% have prediabetes. Of the 13% of adults with diabetes, 90 to 95% have type 2, which is diabetes that develops due to poor nutrition and lifestyle … [Read more...] about How To Prevent High Blood Sugar
World Diabetes Day 2022: A Call To Action
As we celebrate World Diabetes Day 2022, this November 14, we turn our attention to what matters - improved access to diabetes care and awareness. According to the 10th edition of the IDF Diabetes Atlas, 537 million adults worldwide are living with diabetes, and this number is projected to increase to 643 million by 230. Diabetes caused 6.7 million deaths in 2021, which is … [Read more...] about World Diabetes Day 2022: A Call To Action
How Compression Socks Help Diabetics
Diabetes can affect many areas of your body, including your legs and feet. Unfortunately, diabetic foot ulcers are a common and unpleasant complication. However, taking a few precautions and keeping your blood sugar under control can help you avoid the foot and leg complications associated with diabetes. What You Need to Know About Diabetic Foot Care Diabetes can affect the … [Read more...] about How Compression Socks Help Diabetics