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Some tips for you

The ABC of subcutaneous injections

If your diabetes care doesn't include oral treatment, then you've got a regular date with subcutaneous injections. It's a procedure that allows you to absorb the drug on a constant basis. Here are the 5 basic steps to doing a subcutaneous injection for you to follow so you don't make any mistakes.

The anti-hypertension menu: diet makes the difference

Your battle against hypertension begins at the table. A few simple dietary rules can prevent and in some cases cure high blood pressure. Cut down on salt and look for foods with a significant potassium concentration. Many of these recommendations are part of the Dash diet (www.dietadash.it), which aims to prevent hypertension.

The healing process of a wound

Congratulations: the treatment you did worked! Here are some symptoms and signs to help you understand if your wound is recovering in a normal length of time. You'll only need a few tests to make sure you're on the right road.

The perfect temperature for sweet dreams

We spend 30% of our time sleeping. The ideal temperature in a bedroom to wake up well-rested is no warmer than 20° C (68° F), but also keep in mind the air we breathe in while we're sleeping. These are all factors that affect your cognitive performance, and should always be a priority if you want to preserve your long-term health and well-being.

Time to change the bandage!

So you don't know how many times to change an adhesive bandage? And how about an elastic one? There's no easy answer, as it depends on the injury or sprain that you've been unlucky to sustain. As a general rule, change a bandage anywhere from at least once a day, up to twice every 6 hours. There are also other factors to consider: one example? The durability of the adhesive bandage.

Treatment for diabetes: insulin, lifestyle and calories

As you will know, there are different types of diabetes, and some are more serious than others. One piece of advice: you should always consult with your diabetes specialist to explore the best treatment for you. For now, here's a brief summary of what science can offer to treat diabetes nowadays.

Warts: can be burned with cold temperatures

Cryotherapy is one of the most effective treatments against warts. Let's learn how it works but also who should not use this treatment

Wet or dry cough - it's not about weight

Coughing is a protective mechanism by the body to free the windpipe or lungs of substances that can obstruct them, like catarrh, or irritate them, as can happen with cigarette smoke. There are various types of cough; let's learn to recognize them together and treat them with a few simple remedies. What are you waiting for?

When a drug gets going with an intramuscular injection

When is administering a drug by intramuscular injection recommended? Here we'll talk about the reasons why rapid absorption is necessary, as well as preserving the gastrointestinal and metabolizing function of the two main organs.