كيف يمكنك التعايش مع السكر؟
قم بتنزيل التطبيق English التعايش مع حالة السكر أمر ممكن وسهل، ابدأ بممارسة الحياة الصحية بشكل متوازن وتواصل مع طبيبك ولكن أولا عليك أن تفهم حالتك بشكل صحيح، فما هو السكر؟ وما هي أعراضه وكيف يمكن التحكم به؟ بشكل مبسط فإن حالة السكري بشكل عام هي حالة صحية تتميز بارتفاع في سكر الدم نتيجة عوامل […]
What you need to know about Insulin?
Consuming carbohydrates will result in producing Glucose which is a type of Sugar. Glucose is used in the body as a major source of energy for the body’s cells. And this is where insulin comes into play, it will help and allow your body to use glucose for that energy and balance it’s levels. So […]
What you need to know about Metformin?
Metformin is a drug that belongs to a class known as ‘Biguanides’, mainly we use it to treat type 2 diabetes. It has a unique mechanism of action because it: works by increasing cells sensitivity to insulin which will lead to increased ability of glucose uptake. decreases the: amount of glucose made by the liver. […]
6 Tips to Avoid Pain when Injecting Insulin
In our previous post, we discussed why some medications need to be injected. In today’s blog, we will provide you with tips on how to reduce pain when injecting insulin. These tips apply to most subcutaneous (SQ) injections; deliver the medicine into the fat layer between skin and muscle. For specific injection techniques, please read […]
No more needles! Why can’t we eat our drugs?
YOU Asked. We Answered! No one likes getting shots! If you or a loved one are prescribed insulin or some other self-injectable medication, you might wonder why can’t you just take a pill instead! There are many different types of injections, but in today’s blog, we will focus on injections you administer on yourself or […]
What is Diabetes?
Overview Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release insulin. Insulin is a hormone that allows your […]
