Here are some numbers to start with: According to the 2004 statistics from the Consumers Association of Penang, a Malaysian adult consumes about 26 teaspoons of sugar daily [1]. By 2050, 1 out of 5 Malaysians around the age of 30 will have diabetes [2]. Last year, there were about 3.2 million cases of people suffering from …
The Gist of It Sleep problems for Type 2 diabetics include Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, constant trips to the bathroom and more. Lack of sleep can affect your blood sugar levels. Read on for tips on improving your sleep. People with diabetes usually have poor sleep habits like difficulty falling asleep or even …
The Gist of It: Alcohol can affect blood sugar levels and contains high sugar and calorie. Smoking increases the risk of heart and breathing complications like heart attacks and lung problems. Read on for tips on how to manage alcohol and quit smoking. The title of this article might sound like a hiphop album by …
Question: How can a pharmacist help as part of a long-term diabetes management plan to care for my health? Answer: These are several ways that your local pharmacist, who is a trained health professional, can help once you’re diagnosed as being a person with type 2 diabetes – who faces a condition in which his body cells are unable to receive glucose (sugar) …
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The Gist of It: Create a sick-day plan with your doctor. Take regular notes on your sugar levels, condition of your short-term illness and the types of medication taken. Other medication can affect you; aspirin can lower sugar levels while Ventolin can raise it. Taking a sick leave could mean different things to people. Some …
The Gist of It: When sick; your body releases extra glucose to help combat the illness. If diabetes is not controlled, you could get Hyperosmolar Hyperglycaemic Non-ketotic Syndrome (HHNS) which could lead to coma and seizures. Don’t panic and read our list of scenarios of when to call your doctor. Having the sniffles or fever …
The Gist of It: Your blood sugar levels will fluctuate before and during your period. Your insulin intake and diet may be affected. Exercise and higher dosage of insulin could help you manage. Majority of our articles here at HealthWorks are pretty specific and hits the point on the head. So this may be one …
The Gist of It: 5 sexual complications and how to overcome them. Some of the common complications are poor vaginal lubrication, yeast infection, and pain during intercourse. Always keep an open mind and an open communication with your partner and doctor. Sex, penis, and breasts. Now that we’ve gotten over the awkwardness, let’s take a …
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The Gist of It: Diabetes affects the blood flow and nerve sensitivity causing erectile issues. Erectile dysfunction is the most common sexual problem in Malaysia, affecting 16 – 47% of the population. There are various methods to treat or cope with erectile problems. Sex, penis, and breasts. Now that we’ve gotten over the awkwardness, let’s …
The Gist of It: Hassle-free tips for breezing through airport security smoothly. How to keep your insulin and diabetic kit intact during flight. Foot care tips to ensure you don’t miss any touristy landmarks. Traveling with diabetes can be a little tricky and you may require to bring more stuff and do more planning than …
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