Sick Day Rules – Type 2 Diabetes Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to help our body utilize sugar and other starches. In diabetes, blood glucose (BG) levels are high because of absence of insulin production (type 1 diabetes) or deficiency of insulin plus insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes). Type 2 diabetes is […]
Sick Day Rules for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Insulin Pump Patient When you are sick you may notice that your blood sugars are higher than usual. This is usually a result of your body producing stress hormones to compensate for your illness. You may also experience low blood sugar, perhaps due to decreased
For many patients, the management of diabetes mellitus can be a complex and often overwhelming task. This is because it involves many different components: planning meals, engaging in regular exercise, blood glucose monitoring, taking medication on time (often coordinating them with a busy life, variable schedules, and, work or home commitments), taking time out for
Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas and released into the blood. Insulin helps our body utilize sugar and other starches. In diabetes, blood glucose (BG) levels are high because of the absence of insulin production (type 1 diabetes) or a relative deficiency of insulin plus insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes). Diabetes is managed
Insulin is the hormone that helps our body use glucose (sugar). In diabetes, our body is unable to use glucose because of deficiency or ineffectiveness of insulin. In type 1 diabetes, the body cannot make insulin. In type 2 diabetes, the body can make insulin but does not respond to it (called insulin resistance). Treatment
Lifestyle Changes, Obesity & Diabetes FIBER: Food items with high fibre such as beans, whole grains, fruit with peel and green leafy vegetables (broccoli, carrots and leafy greens are recommended. Look for food with 2.5 or more grams of fibre per serving (fruits, vegetables, and whole grains). Fibre slows down absorption and helps stabilize blood
Care of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes (a disease-causing high blood sugar) is a chronic, lifelong condition that can lead to various serious complications. These complications include heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, leg amputation, impotence, and blindness. Reasonable control of blood glucose (BG) can help prevent these complications. Type 2 diabetes occurs in people
