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How to recognise and fight chilblain
Cold temperatures are useful to treat bruises or keep food fresh longer, but exposing our skin to intense cold – from just a few degrees below zero down – can cause chilblains. These have nothing to do with regular “chills”, and ...
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Diabetes? Pick the right sport
Sports, and any form of aerobic exercise in particular, are an integral part of the treatment for diabetes mellitus. People with diabetes can even be Olympians: rowing legend Steve Redgrave, for example, has type 1 diabetes and ...
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Let’s find out more about gestational diabetes
During pregnancy, blood sugar levels rise above any previous record in 7% of women. However, gestational diabetes is a temporary condition, which disappears right after giving birth in 95% of cases. This is in part due to the ...
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Suspect diabetes? All you need to know about testing and risk factors
Could you be at risk for diabetes? Do you have symptoms that match the diagnosis for diabetes, or simply are at an age when a regular check-up is recommended? In any case, your doctor will suggest a screening test to ascertain the ...
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Diabetes, explained to children
The onset of diabetes is a delicate time for the little one in the family. How should you behave with your child, if he or she is diagnosed with diabetes? Diabetic children have a daily routine, just like their peers. The big ...
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Flu and cold? Fight them with food!
It seems like Nature is listening to our body’s needs in the winter. Indeed, the fruit and vegetables that help our respiratory tract stave off the flu and cold grow during the coldest season of the year. Curious? Let’s discover ...
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Hypo? No panic! Some tips to prevent and manage low blood sugar
Hypoglycaemia is not a rare event for diabetic patients who use insulin or oral medication. It’s known as “hypo” in slang, and - regardless of the “fun” diminutive – it can make you feel more vulnerable and less free. However, ...
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All the tricks you need to use a nebulizer for your child
If you have a child and you've already had to deal with nebulizing, you'll know what we're talking about. Little ones don't like having to breathe with a face mask on or through a mouthpiece. But technology, imagination and ...
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Infrared thermometers: how to take accurate temperatures without ...
Did you know that a contact or contactless infrared thermometer is the quickest way of taking your temperature? It's also very user friendly, but you must take a few minor precautions to get an accurate reading.
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