Diabetes Care: Insulin Management, Fitness & Healthy Diet

What are the emergency signs of diabetic shock? Proper care includes managing insulin resistance, implementing fitness protocols, and following low-glycemic diets.

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Oral Vs. Intravenous Fluid & Electrolyte Replacement

Water and electrolytes are needed for the body to work properly. These substances help maintain the balance of the blood and other fluids present in tissues and cells. If your fluid or electrolyte levels fall too low, you will need to replenish them. You can do this with oral solutions or intravenous solutions.

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How to Convert Glucose Levels to A1C

Your A1C levels are a commonly used indicator for diabetes control. Hemoglobin is the protein that allows red blood cells to transport oxygen. Glucose reacts with hemoglobin to form A1C; the higher your blood glucose levels, the more hemoglobin A1C you will have.

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How Is Glucose Made in Photosynthesis?

The first step for the formation of glucose from photosynthesis is the absorption of light. According to Estrella Mountain Community College's website, when sunlight hits an organism that can perform photosynthesis (such as a plant), one of three things can happen.

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How Does Glucose Move into a Cell?

Eat a bowl of cereal or a piece of fruit and your body will convert the carbohydrates in your meal to glucose--the form of sugar cells in the body rely on for quick energy. Glucose circulates through the blood stream, powering your muscles, organs, and brain. But how exactly does your body use glucose?

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The Effect of Alcohol on Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance and diabetes are not the same thing, but these medical issues are closely related. With insulin resistance, the body stops responding normally to the hormone insulin. This leads to a buildup of blood sugar. If left unchecked, insulin resistance commonly leads to type 2 diabetes (T2DM).

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Causes of Auditory Nerve Damage

The auditory nerve is responsible for transmitting sounds from the sensory portions of the ear to the brain. Damage to the auditory nerve can lead to a form of deafness called sensorineural hearing loss. Because this form of hearing loss is caused by nerve damage, it can be especially difficult to treat.

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Daily Sugar Intake for Diabetics

Insulin is a hormone which helps the body lower the amount of glucose in the blood. If you have diabetes, you either do not produce enough insulin or you do not respond properly to it. You can make it easier to manage diabetes by following a careful diet plan, which can include limiting the amount of sugar you eat.

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