If you read my last post, you will remember that we talked about type 1 diabetes and its standard treatment: insulin therapy. When you have type 1 diabetes, your pancreas does not produce the hormone insulin. Without it, the body is unable to control blood sugar (glucose) levels. As a consequence, glucose levels can reach … Continue reading Building muscles and the insulin advantage [that may kill you]
Working towards a day without Type 1 Diabetes
You have been feeling very thirsty, and even though you are eating enough, you feel quite hungry. You are losing weight. The visits to the toilet, to urinate, more and more often. You feel tired, sometimes you even experience blurry vision. You have wounds that take long to heal. This is all unusual, and you … Continue reading Working towards a day without Type 1 Diabetes
COVID-19 and Diabetes: Sugar? No, thanks!
The COVID-19 disease, caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, is often more severe in elderly (60+), people with lung and heart disease, people with conditions that affect the immune system and diabetics. Why is COVID-19 a challenge for diabetic patients?
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