Managing type 1 diabetes should not just focus on using your insulin, but it should also focus on what you are eating. Diet plays a major role in your blood glucose levels, so understanding the role of diet is essential for healthy diabetes management. Leading endocrinologist, Dr David Cavan, explains why diet management must accompany diabetic management.
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By Dr David Cavan
08.11.18
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
What is prediabetes and what can be done about it?
Prediabetes is a condition where the level of glucose in the blood is higher than normal, but not yet high enough to diagnose diabetes. It usually, but not always, occurs in people who are overweight and have a sedentary lifestyle. People with prediabetes are at high risk of progressing to develop type 2 diabetes. Dr David Cavan is a leading endocrinologist and here he explains what prediabetes is and how it can be reversed.
By Dr Bobby Huda
18.10.18
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
How does my diabetes affect my pregnancy?
Many pregnant diabetic women will have a healthy baby and birth, but there is a risk of complications to both the mother and the child and it is important to be aware of these. The most important thing to do if you are diabetic and planning on having children is to manage your diabetes well, both before, during and after pregnancy. Dr Bobby Huda, a leading endocrinologist, explains how diabetes affects pregnancy and how your treatment for diabetes can change as a result of being pregnant.
By Dr Jeannie Todd
22.08.18
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
Food and exercise tips for people with type one diabetes
Expert endocrinologist Dr Jeanie Todd dispels some of the popular food myths related to type one diabetes. She also explains how important it is for people with type one diabetes to understand the effects exercise has on blood-glucose levels.
By Dr David Cavan
07.08.18
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
Six principles of managing type 1 diabetes (part 2/2)
In the second of his two-part series, renowned endocrinologist Dr David Cavan rounds off the fundamental principles that underpin the successful management of type 1 diabetes.
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Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
Six principles of managing type 1 diabetes (Part 1/2)
If you have type 1 diabetes, you will know just how difficult it can be to get under control. In the first of a two-part series, we explain the fundamental principles that underpin the successful management of type 1 diabetes.
By Dr Sandip Ghosh
20.06.18
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
What are the complications of diabetes if badly managed?
Type two diabetes is a major health problem in the world and increasingly in the UK. Why is high blood sugar a problem? What danger does it pose? We talked to top endocrinologist Dr Sandip Ghosh, who explained why you have to manage diabetes and what other conditions it can cause.
We all know that diabetes is a serious condition characterised by abnormally high blood sugar levels. What you may not know is that it is also associated with mental illness in the form of depression and mood disorders. Top endocrinologist and diabetes expert Dr Mark Vanderpump explains:
By Mr Ali Alhamdani
24.05.18
Endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism
The latest in treating diabetes and obesity – the 1st International Bariatric Club World Congress
Mr Ali Alhamdani, respected surgeon and Top Doctor, was recently invited to speak at the first International Bariatric Club World Congress held at Oxford University this year, where he shared his expertise in treating diabetes in obese patients. We caught up with Mr Alhamdani to ask him about his experience.
Bone unfriendly drugs – which drugs can cause osteoporosis?
Leading consultant endocrinologist, Professor Gordana Prelevic explains the types of medication that have a negative effect on bone health, and what you can do to reduce the effects.
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