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 Depression,
carb counting + dehydration
This week is depression awareness week.
Depression and diabetes are closely associated with each
other with depression estimated
as being around 3 times more likely in people with diabetes.
Diabetes can at times feel like you're skating on thin ice, and depression can significantly exaggerate feelings of not being in control.
Members of the forum have been discussing the stark impact that diabetes and depression has on them.
Depression treatment can be medication based, which can address some of the symptoms of depression but rarely addresses the cause and usually includes side effects which can reduce the overall benefits.
Psychological support gets closer to tackling the root issues of depression and tends to bring positive outcomes, even if depression is not completely eliminated.
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There are special threads for people who are newly diagnosed to diabetes experts, room for parents to share advice, low carbers, insulin pumpers, information about employment, diabetes events and much more.
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Diet for type 1 diabetes
 People with diabetes are generally advised to be more careful with the amount of sweet food they consume and to balance carbohydrate intake
with the amount of insulin they take.
 Diet and type 1 diabetes
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Onglyza
There are a number of medicines that are
prescribed to adults with type 2 diabetes to help control their condition.
One of these is Onglyza (saxagliptin), which
helps regulate blood glucose levels by increasing
insulin secretion and inhibiting the release of glucagon.
Onglyza and diabetes
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Video Guide: Carbohydrate counting
Carbohydrate counting is an important skill for people that insulin at meal times.
Carbohydrate counting combines estimating or weighing up portion sizes and then calculating the carbohydrate content of food.
Watch the video on carbohydrate counting.
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Cholesterol
Cholesterol is essential for the normal
functioning of the body.
However, high levels of cholesterol can be problematic and have been linked to greater
risks of coronary heart disease and stroke.
Diabetes and cholesterol |
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Nights out
When planning a night out, you should take some care to ensure your evening isn't ruined by high or low blood sugars.
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Diabetic travel insurance
Going away somewhere nice?
Get a FREE diabetic travel insurance quote in minutes.
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Testosterone + diabetes
Low testosterone in men is linked with increased visceral fat storage, a major risk factor for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.
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 Dehydration
High blood glucose levels can cause us to become dehydrated.
Dehydration is usually easily corrected, but if severe and left untreated, it can have serious consequences.
Dehydration and diabetes >>
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