Diabetes and diabetics

Diabetic foot as a complication of diabetes?

Diabetic foot as a complication of diabetes?

Diabetes mellitus belongs to the category of diseases of civilisation. In this article, we will briefly summarise how it manifests itself and what complications it causes. We will focus on the neurological impairment of the lower limbs, which is a major factor in the development of the so-called diabetic foot.
Hyperglycaemia: How does excess blood sugar manifest itself and what is the treatment?

Hyperglycaemia: How does excess blood sugar manifest itself and what is the treatment?

Today's era is advanced in many areas, but still short on many. Civilization diseases occur at a high rate. One of them is diabetes or diabetes mellitus. In terms of incidence, it ranks third, right after cardiovascular and cancer diseases. We know two basic types of diabetes and the myriad complications that accompany them. One of them is hyperglycemia - or elevated blood sugar. What is it, what are the causes, what causes it and what are the most common questions patients ask?
Acetone Breath: Causes in Children and Diabetics

Acetone Breath: Causes in Children and Diabetics

Acetone breath, or acetone halitosis, is a major manifestation of excessive blood sugar elevation in diabetics. However, it can have other causes. Do you smell acetone from your child's mouth?
Sugar: the sweetest enemy? How is it distributed? What diseases does it cause?

Sugar: the sweetest enemy? How is it distributed? What diseases does it cause?

It's high in energy and low in vitamins. Even though its harmfulness has been known for years, shelves are still full of it. It's found in candy, sweetened drinks, convenience foods and, surprisingly, in foods where you wouldn't really expect it. It's sugar. What makes it so dangerous and why won't the food industry give it up? Here are the answers.