Fats and Diabetes What is a fat? Fat is one of the three main macronutrients consumed by humans — the other two being protein and carbohydrates. It is naturally occurring in animals as a layer beneath the skin and around organs; and in plants. Functions of fats Fat is an essential food component for humans…
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Why do doctors give bad nutritional advice? Dr. Paul Mason explains Today, we are gradually acknowledging that what we eat plays a major role in our health. However, according to Dr. Paul Mason, this has not always been the case. In a recent online virtual Public Health conference, he explained that many doctors hardly receive…
FAQs on Low-carb Diet What can I eat for breakfast? It’s okay to take eggs, like scrambled eggs with vegetables, mushrooms. Lots of vegetables, Sukuma wiki, cabbage, spinach etc. It’s also okay to have a heavy breakfast with proteins (meat), healthy Fats, and lots of vegetables. Which beverages are better? ALL SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES INCLUDING FRUIT…
Drug-Induced Diabetes Medicines have for many years, saved lives and improved our state of wellbeing in this generation. Without them, many of us would not be able to lead productive lives. However, some medicines have been discovered to induce diabetes in people previously undiagnosed which calls for sheer caution while handling them. The extent of…
Diabetes in Children Historically, the most common form of diabetes in children was that of type 1 diabetes. Today, this is not just the case. A new trend of type 2 diabetes in children is emerging as more children are eating unhealthy foods and engaging in fewer physical activities. Type 2 diabetes was previously diagnosed…
Diabetes Prevention To prevent diabetes from advancing, it is important for parents to be on the lookout for the symptoms and seek early treatment. This would prevent serious complications associated with the disease. While maintaining a normal blood sugar level of less than 7mmoll/L is highly recommended, all efforts that will help prevent the children…
Diabetes Symptoms and Diagnosis An increased level of knowledge and awareness is essential for diabetes prevention, early detection of symptoms, diagnosis and management. However, one challenge in managing diabetes is the lack of awareness concerning the disease. Globally, as approximately 463 million adults living with diabetes, there is a low level of public awareness concerning…