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Gestational diabetes - What is it?
2021-06-30
What is gestational diabetes?, Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a temporary condition that occurs during pregnancy. Women who develop this complication do not have diabetes prior to becoming pregnant. It can affect about 3-12 per cent of pregnant women., When should pregnant women be screened...
Diabetes - Low blood glucose levels
2021-06-30
When you have diabetes, you may have low blood glucose (sugar) levels (hypoglycemia) or high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia) from time to time., What is low blood glucose?, Low blood glucose, or hypoglycemia, occurs when the amount of glucose in your blood has, dropped below the normal range...
Diabetes - What you need to know
2021-06-30
What is diabetes?, Diabetes is a chronic disease in which your body is unable to produce insulin or properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that controls the amount of glucose (sugar) in the blood. Diabetes leads to high blood glucose levels, which can damage other parts of your...
Diabetes and dental care
2021-06-30
Dental health is important, especially if you have diabetes. Poorly managed blood glucose (sugar) levels can lead to severe toothaches or other dental problems., What are the signs of dental problems with diabetes?, Some signs of dental problems include:, Tooth decay (cavities), – Your mouth...
Diabetes and keeping your eyes healthy
2021-06-30
How can diabetes affect my eyes and eyesight?, If you have high blood glucose (sugar), you may be at risk of developing eye or vision problems., What can I do to prevent eye problems?, To avoid eye problems associated with diabetes, you should: manage your diabetes; monitor your blood glucose...
Diabetes and keeping your heart and blood vessels healthy
2021-06-30
Heart and blood vessel problems can occur if you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels., What do my heart and blood vessels do?, Your heart and blood vessels make up your circulatory system. Your heart is a muscle that pumps blood through your body. Your heart pumps blood carrying oxygen to large...
Diabetes and keeping your nerves healthy
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2021-06-30
Nerve damage is a long-term complication of diabetes. If you have high blood glucose (sugar) levels over an extended period of time it can cause diabetic neuropathy (damage your nerves)., What is neuropathy?, There are two types of neuropathy:, Peripheral, – affects the feeling in the arms, hands,...
Diabetes and kidney disease
2021-06-30
What are the kidneys?, The kidneys are two bean-shaped organs that are connected to the bladder. They are located below the ribs near the back., What do the kidneys do?, The kidneys have many different jobs, but one of the most important is to filter the blood, removing waste through the urine and...
Living with diabetes - Monitoring your blood glucose levels
2021-06-30
Many people with diabetes live long and healthy lives. While there is no cure for diabetes, it can be managed by: having a healthy diet; exercising regularly; and monitoring and recording your blood glucose (sugar) levels [PDF | 228 KB]. , Why do I need to test my blood glucose levels?, Home blood...