Diabetes is a condition where the blood sugar level is higher than normal.
There are two main types of diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. It is usually seen in young people.
Type 2 diabetes - usually non insulin-dependent diabetes. It tends to affect adults over 40 and overweight people.

There are also other types of diabetes.
Pregnancy diabetes.
This is known as gestational diabetes. It's associated with pregnancy and symptoms usually disappear after the birth. If you get gestational diabetes, you have an increased risk of developing one of the main types of diabetes later in life.
Secondary diabetes. This is when diabetes is caused as the result of another condition, eg inflammation of the pancreas, or by the use of certain medication such as diuretics or steroids (the most common cause).

Electronic Items
 

A glucometer is a medical device for determining the approximate concentration of glucose in the blood. It is a key element of home blood glucose monitoring by people with diabetes mellitus or hypoglycemia. A small drop of blood, obtained by pricking the skin with a lancet, is placed on a disposable test strip that the meter reads and uses to calculate the blood glucose level. The meter then displays the level in mg/dl or mmol/l.

 

A glucometer strip is a strip of paper or other material used for biological testing for Sugar level in your body.

 
Diabetic Food
 

If you’ve been recently diagnosed with diabetes and have been told the importance of a good diet, you’ve probably been scrambling around looking for a diet consisting of good foods for diabetics. Finding good foods for diabetics is much easier than you may think. You will not have to rush out to a health food store or invest in an expensive diet to remain healthy.


Chocolat Stella produces dietetic chocolate since more than 30 years. Our recipes are continuously improved and the quality of our dietetic (no sugar added) products is perfectly comparable with all well known brands items with sugar. All our dietetic products are suitable for diabetics and for all those, who can't have sugar (sucrose).

 
Diabetic Foot Care


A pair of shoes that a person with corns or callous skin on their feet can wear and receive the same benefits as soaking his feet in a bowl of water, yet the person is not restricted to one place during the soaking treatment. The present soaking shoes include an inner sole that holds a small amount of water and allows the water to contact the bottoms of the wearer's feet. The inner sole holds water at a higher concentration than that of the wearer's feet. Thus, water molecules enter the skin of the wearer's feet through osmosis, just as if the wearer had soaked his feet in a bowl of water.


A diabetic sock is a non-binding sock which is designed for those who need or want a sock that does not constrict the foot and/or leg. Typically sufferers of diabetes are the most common audience for this type of sock. Diabetes raises the blood sugar level, which can increase the risk of foot ulcers. Diabetic socks are made to be unrestrictive of circulation. They also control moisture, which can reduce the risk of infection. Another beneficial feature of diabetic socks is seamless toe-closures to reduce pressure and blistering.

 
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