Healthy Spell

Living with any chronic condition can never be an easy thing for anyone, it doesn't matter how long you've had the condition, more especially if deep down within yourself you know that things used to be better for you or how things could've been better right now.  Listen you are just human, it's normal to want the better things, but what happens if you don't have that full control of things? How do you deal with all that anxiety that comes with diabetes?  Anxiety can cloud you from seeing the bright side of things and just keep you stressing and fearing about what is going to happen tomorrow if you get worse. It is you fearing the unknown, which is the reason why most people never got to achieve their goals, that's how anxiety can be dangerous and keep you from even achieving your health goals as a diabetes patient. In this article I share with you some of the things to do that can help you manage anxiety about your diabet...

AID(Automated insulin delivery) simplifies managing diabetes and reduces the load of anxiety that comes with living with diabetes. If you don't relate to diabetes patients you wont understand exactly the relief and hope that comes with an AID. Over the years, studies have shown how the levels of depression for diabetes patients using an AID has dropped drastically. That is because living with diabetes can come with a lot of stress and anxiety and possibly  heart disease . What does AID(Automated insulin delivery) do exactly?  Automated insulin delivery continuously monitors glucose levels.  Minimizes the incidence of low blood glucose (Hypoglycemia) with little or no input from the patient. Improves glucose time in target range. Increases bolusing insulin to prevent or treat high blood glucose(Hyperglycemia) Life benefits of using AID(Automated insulin delivery) Freedom to live your life: You get to live your life without worrying too much about anything regarding how fas...

Kidney disease weakens your immune system and makes you prone to flu and being at high risk of flu complications which can result to hospitalization and even  Death.  It is highly recommended for people with CKD (Chronic kidney disease) to get vaccinated against flu once a year. The vaccine lessens over time hence the 1 year period which increases Immunity. I like to recommend that people try to fight flu the natural way and that involves regularly eating citrus fruits like orange, lemon, and grapefruit.  I don't know if you have noticed how more flu medications contain citrus as one of their special ingredients. That does not happen coincidentally, it's simply because it's well known that citrus contains Vitamin C and folic acid which is known to have anti-viral and inflammatory properties, making citrus useful for fighting flu viruses.  I must also conclude that citrus does not prevent flu and that is why you need to consider vaccinating against flu once ...

Cholesterol plays a very valid major role in several functions of the body those roles are: Cholesterol forms and maintain cell membranes and their structure. Helps cells to adjust to changes of temperature. Assists in production of hormones like cortisol and sex hormones. Helps nerve cells for insulation. Changes itself to vitamin D when you are in the presence of sun. Helps your liver make acids that assist with the process of digestion I guess with these 6 good sides of cholesterol you were able to see the importance of cholesterol. What makes cholesterol bad? There are 2 types of cholesterol named LDL(low density lipoprotein) and HDL (High density lipoprotein). LDL is classified as bad cholesterol and HDL as the good one. LDL is the culprit here. LDL (bad cholesterol) contains less protein, making it light in weight. When it's oxidized, LDL tends to cause inflammation and forces lipids to cover the walls of vessels in the heart and whole body forming plagues that...

Artificial pancreas system is a device made for people living with diabetes. This device system helps keep glucose levels within an acceptable range. Automated insulin delivery (AID) is definitely not a cure for diabetes, at least not now. But it helps a lot to manage diabetes and makes diabetes patients lives easier. AID is made to act and do the job a pancreas has to do for Type 1 diabetes patients; with a condition where the body destroys the insulin- producing cells. An AID (Automated insulin delivery) comes in 3 parts: An insulin pump Algorithm CGM( Continuous glucose monitor) All of them together adjusts insulin delivery automatically. Technology and scientists has to be given the credit for this beautiful invention. According to NIDDK ,  the first experimental artificial pancreas was developed in  1964 . The device—about the size of a large backpack—measured blood glucose levels and delivered insulin intravenously and thus was not intended for everyday use in fre...

In our daily lives, there are some things we cannot control, but is there anything we can do about it? We can, yes. And it all starts with you being aware of what you eat and why you are eating it. Yes, I am aware that the adage "Eat nutritious food and you will live longer" has probably been said a million times by this point. Personally, I believe it is preferable to live a life-long effort at disease prevention than to live carelessly and endure pain and regret in the future. Welcome to Healthy Spell , where we talk Kidney disease , Heart diseases and Diabetes . These diseases invite each other like how Nephropathy is kidney disease caused by diabetes. So trust me when I say, when you try to prevent one of them, you might be saving yourself from all three of them. Your kidneys remove waste from your blood and excrete it in your urination. Toxins might accumulate when your kidneys aren't functioning properly. What are the early signs of kidney damage? So many pe...

For most kidney failure patients, there comes a point where the patient has to undergo through a treatment of dialysis which will be to keep their body fluids balanced and remove waste products and toxins from their body as the kidneys should. Dialysis is very helpful to people living with kidney failure, because it boosts the kidneys by draining out excess salt, sugar and toxins, as well as allowing the body to receive in more clean water and cleanse the system. As much as dialysis sounds like a life saver, it has its own risk factors for people living with other chronic diseases as well as risky for the elderly people. What are the risk factors of dialysis for the elderly? Frailty is one of the disadvantages of elderly people and having to go through the treatment of dialysis; making elderly patients on PD to have a significantly risk of mortality as compared to the non-elderly patients.  Though, elderly patients do have the right to refuse going through this treatment. Th...

Keeping your kidneys healthy involves making smart lifestyle choices and  avoiding habits  that could damage them.  Simple changes can  reduce the risk of kidney-related problems  and improve overall health. Here are some key habits to adopt for optimal kidney health: 1. Control Your Blood Sugar People with diabetes or high blood sugar are at risk of  kidney damage . When blood sugar isn’t properly regulated, the kidneys are forced to work harder, which can lead to  long-term harm .  By controlling your blood sugar levels, you can reduce your risk of kidney disease. Recommended:  Use a  Contour Next Blood Glucose Monitoring System  to track your blood sugar levels effectively. 2. Monitor Your Blood Pressure High blood pressure can significantly damage your kidneys. A normal reading is  120/80 , and anything above  140/90  may require lifestyle changes or medications.  Monitoring your blood pressure regularly and ...

What Damages the Kidneys? The kidneys are essential organs that  remove waste products and excess fluids  from the body through urine. They also play a crucial role in: Balancing body fluids Regulating blood pressure Producing vitamin D for strong bones Controlling red blood cell production Removing excess salt and sugar from the bloodstream Isn't it amazing what our kidneys do for us? The best way to take care of them is by avoiding foods and habits that contribute to  kidney-related problems. 10 Habits That Damage Your Kidneys 1. Overusing Painkillers While over-the-counter pain medications such as NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) may relieve pain, they can  harm your kidneys , especially if you already have kidney disease. It's important to  limit their use  and never exceed the recommended dosage. Recommended:  Consider using natural alternatives like  Turmeric Curcumin with Black Pepper by BioSchwartz  to ...