Diabetes

A recent study has proven the connection between insomnia and type 2 diabetes. People are found to have a greater risk of developing diabetes if they suffer from a lack of sleep. But how does insomnia cause diabetes? Can diabetics take sleeping pills to address this? Let’s find out. Studies on the connection between insomnia and […]

Medical experts agree that diabetes statistics in the Philippines are concerning. Over the years, we have seen a steady increase in the number of cases, prompting researchers to name diabetes an epidemic. What factors increase our risk of developing diabetes?  https://hellodoctor.com.ph/diabetes/what-is-diabetes-mellitus/ Current Diabetes Statistics in the Philippines According to the International Diabetes Federation or IDF, the prevalence rate […]

If you are diabetic, or are taking care of someone with diabetes, you already know the importance of blood sugar levels. Taking medicines or using insulin is not enough. Therefore, properly checking blood sugar at home is essential to manage diabetes. This article will go through some of the things you should do and avoid to […]

Attending to seniors with type 2 diabetes can be challenging. Here are some tips to keep in mind to help you develop a suitable care plan for the elderly with diabetes. Learn as much as you can about Type 2 DM and your patient The key to creating an effective care plan for the elderly with diabetes […]

Finding out that your child has type 1 diabetes can be difficult to deal with. After all, type 1 diabetes is a life long condition, and parenting a child with type 1 diabetes can be quite challenging. This is why we created a handy guide that lets parents know how to best take care of their […]

Caregivers who attend to the needs of people with a chronic condition frequently experience stress and pressure. Is it possible to reduce the negative mental health impact of caring for a diabetes patient? Find out here. What is stressful about being a caregiver? Although we have few studies on the mental health impact of caring for a […]

One of the first things we think about when someone mentions diabetes management is insulin. Since its advent in the early 1920s, it has saved countless lives. Decades have passed since then. And the crude extracts from the pancreas of cattle paved the way for the purer and refined forms of life-saving insulin that are used […]

Many Filipinos suffer from diabetes, a disease characterized by increased blood sugar levels. Because its complications could be life-altering, it’s important to understand why this can happen. What are the causes and risk factors of diabetes type 2? Insulin Resistance: The Cause of Type 2 Diabetes Before we discuss the non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors of type […]

If you’re experiencing the symptoms of type 2 diabetes or prediabetes (or at risk of developing it) you may want to talk to your doctor about screening tests. Here’s what you need to know about the diagnostic tests for type 2 diabetes and how they are used to diagnose the disease. https://hellodoctor.com.ph/diabetes/type-2-diabetes/stay-healthy-with-type-2-diabetes/ Diagnostic Tests for Type 2 […]

Is frequent urination a sign of type 2 diabetes? There are different ways to determine whether the urinary frequency is an early sign of type 2 diabetes. One way to make sure if you’re a possible candidate for this chronic disease is to undergo urine tests for diabetes. Here’s what you need to know. What is […]