Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or when the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to maintain normal blood sugar levels. This leads to elevated blood sugar levels, which can result in serious health complications over time. But here’s a […]
What is hypertension? Blood pressure is the force exerted by the blood against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. It is measured in millimetres of mercury (mm Hg) and presented as two numbers: Normal blood pressure is typically around 120/80 mm Hg. Hypertension is diagnosed when blood pressure […]
Tips and Tricks to Improve Medication Adherence Adherence to your prescribed medications can be challenging to maintain through busy schedules, illness, and just the general ups and downs of life. Taking your medications as prescribed is one of the critical components to managing your condition(s). With the right strategies in place, you can significantly improve […]
Kidney disease affects various parts of the body, and surprisingly, one area that can show signs of the disease is your nails. While it might seem unexpected, changes in nail appearance can often signal underlying health issues, including kidney problems. In this post, we’ll explore what “kidney disease nails” are, the causes behind these changes, […]
Diabetic retinopathy (or diabetic eye disease) affects the blood vessels of the retina, the layer of the eye found at the back of the eyeball. The retina is responsible for converting light entering the eye lens into electrical signals sent through the optic nerve to the brain. The brain in turn creates the images a […]
Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects various aspects of the body, including sexual health. High blood sugar levels, over time, can lead to complications that may impact sexual function, libido, and intimacy for both men and women. How diabetes affects sexual health Diabetes can influence sexual health through a combination of physical, hormonal, and […]
Dosage scheduling? Time-of-day scheduling? Adjustments? Reasons for skipping?
