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May 29, 2023

Healthy eating and diet for Diabetes - My experiences

Daniel talks about his strategies for healthy eating and maintaining a healthy weight. His main experience is to not allow Diabetes to take over his life, but he maintains a healthy Mediterranean style diet.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

At risk of type 2 diabetes? What does that mean for me?

It's not always that easy to make the changes that you need to make. Maybe you know what you need to do but “how” you do it is quite difficult. Psychologist Dr Bethan Lloyd recognises the challenge involved and talks about ways of moving forward.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

What are the long term things to bear in mind with Type 2 Diabetes?

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains what are the long term goals to stick to with Type 2 Diabetes.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Can you diagnose diabetes on an HbA1c blood test?

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains that HbA1c can be used as a test to diagnose Diabetes. But, importantly she explains that is a person is Anaemic (has low Haemoglobin level in the blood) then the HbA1C test can mistakenly not pick up that a person is actually Diabetic. In that case she would recommend a different test to use.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

What is the Pancreas Gland?

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains what the Pacreas Gland is in the body. He explains about endocrine and exocrine functions. One of the endocrine functions is to produce the hormone Insulin. Insulin is then transported in the blood to other areas of the body.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

My views on Types of Diabetes.

Chris talks about how how he feels that both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes should both be taken seriously. He shares his learning on both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. He talks about a relative who took his type 2 Diabetes lightly but felt that early care and attention to things like weight loss may be helpful in the longer term. Chris has also come across people with Gestational Diabetes as well as women with Type 1 Diabetes who were pregnant. He ends by talking about the benefits of good blood glucose control.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Why do people with Diabetes develop foot problems?

Jayne Robbie, Senior Lecturer in Diabetes Care, Specialist Podiatrist explains that in her experience people don't understand Diabetes well and allow neuropathy to develop. This allows damage to happen as there is no feeling. This in turn allows infection to get into their foot which can lead to severe infection in the foot.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Why do people with Diabetes develop foot problems?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman explain what’s the reasons are for people with Diabtes developing problems with their feet.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Can Charcot Foot happen quite quickly ?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains what an 'Acute Charcot Foot' is. He explains that small fractures and inflammation can happen quickly resulting in a hot swollen foot. He explains that even a little pain may suggest a lot of damage going on inside. He says that you should seek urgent medical attention as there are things that can get done to allow the foot to heal by reducing the amount of load going through it.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

What are the risks and benefits of SGLT-2 inhibitors.

This is Dr Sheharya Qureshi, Consultant Endocrinologist, who discusses what the risks and benefits of SGLT-2 inhibitors are.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

What is Coronary Artery Disease and why does it happen?

Dr Sunthar Kanaganayagam, Consultant Cardiologist at Imperial College London, talks about how Coronary Artery Disease develops. He explains the series of events which occur for arteries in the heart to fur up, resulting in narrowing.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Replacing fear and anxiety with empowerment.

Steve shares his advice on being on the front foot with your health issues. He shares a personal story on a particular health issue he had and how he dealt with it. He advocates engaging with lots of people - healthcare providers and also others who've been there before you. He talks about not getting overwhelmed by fear or panic and that you will find help if you look for it - as he did.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

How necessary are regular foot checks to prevent Diabetic Foot complications?

Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon explains this important issue.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

HbA1c film

Dietitian Claire Chaudhry was finding that many of her patients struggled to get their heads around the meaning of HbA1c. Claire contacted us to say that she had come up with a great way of explaining it and would we be interested in sharing it on PocketMedic? Well of course we said yes! The rest… as they say… is history!!

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Does Atherosclerosis affect other areas, not just PAD?

Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon talks about Atherosclerosis which is responsible for PAD or narrowing of arteries to the feet affects other part of the body too. He explains how the process causes narrowing to the arteries of the heart, the kidneys, the brain and elsewhere.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

How to do Foot checks for people with Diabetes.

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about how to do a Foot Check for someone with Diabetes. He talks about looking for various issues then feeling for your pulses around the ankle. He mention pressing the tips of the toes to assess the blood circulation there. Dr Rahman then talks about tests for nerve damage including feeling touch as well as other specialised tests for nerve function.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Regular checks I do for my Type 1 Diabetes.

Daniel talks about the regular check ups he has a person with Type 1 Diabetes. He splits these checks up into things that he does for himself and others that are done for him by healthcare professionals.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

How do SGLT-2 inhibitor medicines work?

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains what type of medicines SGLT-2 inhibitors are, how they work and what beneficial effects they can have.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Benefits of GLP-1 agonist Medicines in Diabetes.

Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about things to look out for if you are started on GLP-1 inhibitors. He explains how GLP-1 inhibitors should improve HbA1c levels as well as body weight. These things should improve after six months of treatment.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Medicines to prevent kidney damage in Diabetes

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about various types of medicines which can be used to reduce the risk of Kidney failure in people with Diabetes. He talks about medicines to control blood glucose as well as medicines to reduce blood pressure including ACE inhibitors and ARB type drugs. He explains how medicines are best adjusted for Black and African heritage people as the benefits of certain other drugs are better.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Pros and Cons of Metformin.

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse talks about pros and cons/ challenges with Metformin. She talks about how some people have gastrointestinal or gut issues with Metformin.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Prons and cons of using an Insulin Pump?

Chris talks about pros and cons of using an Insulin Pump. For him, Chris says, the pros are far more than cons. He talks about the size of the pumps being more discrete.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Overview of how spring affects our Community members

This is a spring season video that highlights how spring can affect people with diabetes.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

How does Spring affect your control in Spring?

This is a spring season video that highlights how spring can affect people with diabetes.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Do you need to adapt your diabetes meds during spring? These are views from out community members

This is a spring season video that highlights how spring can affect people with diabetes.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

How does more physical activity in Spring affect our Community? Views from our community

This is a spring season video that highlights how spring can affect people with diabetes.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

How do you take time out to review how you’re doing with Diabetes? Community members share their experiences

This is a spring season video that highlights how spring can affect people with diabetes.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

What challenges do people face in Winter, living with Diabetes?

It can all be massively overwhelming when you are given a diagnosis that will affect so many aspects of you life. Everything becomes a challenge not only for the person with diabetes but also for our families and friends. Finding goals and motivation is a big part of managing the challenges. The emotional and physical strength in you, through family and friends, and the diabetic community helps you take ownership of your diabetes journey. At Health-shared we empower you to understand diabetes, with the support of the community.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

What challenges do people face in Winter, living with Diabetes?

It can all be massively overwhelming when you are given a diagnosis that will affect so many aspects of you life. Everything becomes a challenge not only for the person with diabetes but also for our families and friends. Finding goals and motivation is a big part of managing the challenges. The emotional and physical strength in you, through family and friends, and the diabetic community helps you take ownership of your diabetes journey. At Health-shared we empower you to understand diabetes, with the support of the community.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

How do you motivate yourself to face the challenges around Winter, living with Diabetes?

Many of us struggle to stay motivated in the Winter months. It is hard when the days are short and dark, with miserable weather. It is often mentally and physically difficult to even get started on things you want to do. Our health-shared communities also shared how they face and overcome those challenges. Having the knowledge is a goldmine of motivation to face your challenges. We all experience the lows both physically and emotionally, and the dark, cold winter weather doesn’t help. Our community members all have different ways to motivate themselves. Join the conversation at Health-shared community and interact with different members in the community. Having confidence in your to selfcare comes from understanding the challenge you face.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

How do you motivate yourself to face the challenges around Winter, living with Diabetes?

Many of us struggle to stay motivated in the Winter months. It is hard when the days are short and dark, with miserable weather. It is often mentally and physically difficult to even get started on things you want to do. Our health-shared communities also shared how they face and overcome those challenges. Having the knowledge is a goldmine of motivation to face your challenges. We all experience the lows both physically and emotionally, and the dark, cold winter weather doesn’t help. Our community members all have different ways to motivate themselves. Join the conversation at Health-shared community and interact with different members in the community. Having confidence in your to selfcare comes from understanding the challenge you face.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

When you wake up in the morning and you don't feel great, what's the thing that gets you moving? On the days when you're feeling fantastic, what do you like to do, what really makes you smile?

There are days when everything seems gloomy and grey but we still need to find a way to get moving and get on with our day. Sometimes, it is just taking that first step. It is so different on days when we feel fantastic because we have achieved a goal or something just makes us smile. Being human, means we are never the same from one day to the next. It is alright not to be sure of yourself all of the time. Diabetes is a complex medical conditions and it can be a minefield to negotiate. There are times when your diabetes will give you those highs and lows that you have just heard about and it is okay to seek professional help. We at health-shared want to support your thoughts and decisions and help you feel safe in where you need to turn to next.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

When you wake up in the morning and you don't feel great, what's the thing that gets you moving? On the days when you're feeling fantastic, what do you like to do, what really makes you smile?

There are days when everything seems gloomy and grey but we still need to find a way to get moving and get on with our day. Sometimes, it is just taking that first step. It is so different on days when we feel fantastic because we have achieved a goal or something just makes us smile. Being human, means we are never the same from one day to the next. It is alright not to be sure of yourself all of the time. Diabetes is a complex medical conditions and it can be a minefield to negotiate. There are times when your diabetes will give you those highs and lows that you have just heard about and it is okay to seek professional help. We at health-shared want to support your thoughts and decisions and help you feel safe in where you need to turn to next.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

When you wake up in the morning and you don't feel great, what's the thing that gets you moving? On the days when you're feeling fantastic, what do you like to do, what really makes you smile?

There are days when everything seems gloomy and grey but we still need to find a way to get moving and get on with our day. Sometimes, it is just taking that first step. It is so different on days when we feel fantastic because we have achieved a goal or something just makes us smile. Being human, means we are never the same from one day to the next. It is alright not to be sure of yourself all of the time. Diabetes is a complex medical conditions and it can be a minefield to negotiate. There are times when your diabetes will give you those highs and lows that you have just heard about and it is okay to seek professional help. We at health-shared want to support your thoughts and decisions and help you feel safe in where you need to turn to next.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

When you wake up in the morning and you don't feel great, what's the thing that gets you moving? On the days when you're feeling fantastic, what do you like to do, what really makes you smile?

There are days when everything seems gloomy and grey but we still need to find a way to get moving and get on with our day. Sometimes, it is just taking that first step. It is so different on days when we feel fantastic because we have achieved a goal or something just makes us smile. Being human, means we are never the same from one day to the next. It is alright not to be sure of yourself all of the time. Diabetes is a complex medical conditions and it can be a minefield to negotiate. There are times when your diabetes will give you those highs and lows that you have just heard about and it is okay to seek professional help. We at health-shared want to support your thoughts and decisions and help you feel safe in where you need to turn to next.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

When you wake up in the morning and you don't feel great, what's the thing that gets you moving? On the days when you're feeling fantastic, what do you like to do, what really makes you smile?

There are days when everything seems gloomy and grey but we still need to find a way to get moving and get on with our day. Sometimes, it is just taking that first step. It is so different on days when we feel fantastic because we have achieved a goal or something just makes us smile. Being human, means we are never the same from one day to the next. It is alright not to be sure of yourself all of the time. Diabetes is a complex medical conditions and it can be a minefield to negotiate. There are times when your diabetes will give you those highs and lows that you have just heard about and it is okay to seek professional help. We at health-shared want to support your thoughts and decisions and help you feel safe in where you need to turn to next.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

At this time of the year what's the one thing that concerns you most about your Diabetes?

Winter can bring with it a few more trials and tribulations when it comes to diabetes and many of our community often stop to think about these things as winter approaches. Having concerns is not a bad thing at all as it means you can start to find ways to improve the situation, and here our health-shared community share what their top most worries are. Diabetes is one of those medical conditions that can effect so many of the body’s organs but there are other lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risks that you have just heard about. This fortnight health-shared in the diabetes community is going to concentrate on smoking cessation. We appreciate that stopping smoking is no easy task but understanding what the benefits will be and talking to others who have faced this challenge in our community is a support structure that increases the likelihood of success.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

At this time of the year what's the one thing that concerns you most about your Diabetes?

Winter can bring with it a few more trials and tribulations when it comes to diabetes and many of our community often stop to think about these things as winter approaches. Having concerns is not a bad thing at all as it means you can start to find ways to improve the situation, and here our health-shared community share what their top most worries are. Diabetes is one of those medical conditions that can effect so many of the body’s organs but there are other lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risks that you have just heard about. This fortnight health-shared in the diabetes community is going to concentrate on smoking cessation. We appreciate that stopping smoking is no easy task but understanding what the benefits will be and talking to others who have faced this challenge in our community is a support structure that increases the likelihood of success.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

At this time of the year what's the one thing that concerns you most about your Diabetes?

Winter can bring with it a few more trials and tribulations when it comes to diabetes and many of our community often stop to think about these things as winter approaches. Having concerns is not a bad thing at all as it means you can start to find ways to improve the situation, and here our health-shared community share what their top most worries are. Diabetes is one of those medical conditions that can effect so many of the body’s organs but there are other lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risks that you have just heard about. This fortnight health-shared in the diabetes community is going to concentrate on smoking cessation. We appreciate that stopping smoking is no easy task but understanding what the benefits will be and talking to others who have faced this challenge in our community is a support structure that increases the likelihood of success.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

What qualities help you overcome the challenges you face (which ones are concerning to you at this time)?

Winter is full of ups, many festivals both religious and non-religious are during these months and we overindulge. We get invited to parties and our lives are often in flux. This affects us all differently and sets up challenges that we need to adjust to, which adds to the anxieties and concerns when you have a medical condition like diabetes, hear what some of these worries are for our health-shared community. Whatever your worries, there is someone who has been there before and hearing their story can give you some peace of mind. Overindulgence is part of the human frailty and something we all have battles with, because it brings with it feelings of guilt, annoyance, and sometimes depression. Alcohol is sometimes one of those excesses at this time of year. It is important to understand how much it effects your diabetes and how to manage and treat yourself. The health-shared diabetes community shares with you their stories and you can join the conversation.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Insights from members of the Health-Shared Diabetes community related to Winter.

Winter is the season that you often either hate or love. What we do know is that it brings with it for our health-shared community reduced activity, more time indoors, certainly the cold weather and more community infections. It is the season of parties, overindulgence with food and alcohol but for many it causes seasonal affective disorder and low mood due to shorter and darker days. Health-shared wants to discuss all these topics in fortnightly sprints looking at Treatment options, having confidence in self-care and ownership of that care, when to turn to healthcare for treatment and addressing some of those lifestyle concerns such as smoking cessation and reducing alcohol intake.

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Dr Health-Shared Diabetes Official

May 29, 2023

Diabetes Winter 2023 Webinar Trailer

This is a short montage video talking about the Winter '23 Diabetes Webinar on health-shared.com taking place on the 2nd of March at 6.30 GMT. Signup is free. Access to healthcare providers and expert patients sharing their expertise and their lived experiences. Signup, listen, ask questions of the panel!

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May 29, 2023

how to manage my blood glucose level?

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Abdul Rais

May 29, 2023

https://health-shared.com/stories/how-can-i-prevent-damage-to-my-eyes-and-organs-with-diabetes-0954. Here, Dr Rahman explains the importance of good glucose control, especially during pregnancy. He explains that bad glucose control could lead especially to eye related issues not just for a pregnant lady but also for unborn child. Great advice for people to take notice of.

How can I prevent damage to my eyes and organs with Diabetes?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about how to avoid damage to eyes and other organs with Diabetes. He explains that much relates to 'tight' blood glucose control. He also talks about issues which can occur when you quickly try to improve blood glucose control.

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Abdul Rais

May 29, 2023

https://health-shared.com/stories/will-i-get-diabetes-after-i-had-gestational-diabetes-when-i-was-0543. This video clarifies the question whether a woman is likely to develop fully fledged diabetes after the birth if she had gestational diabetes. Assurance is given that HbA1C will be tested 3 months after the birth and and another one a year later. Advice is given to continue with the recommended diet for life. Informative and assuring video.

Will I get Diabetes after I had Gestational Diabetes when I was pregnant?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains that tests are done at 6 weeks an 3 months after giving birth. These will indicate if you have developed Diabetes. He explains that the best thing you can do to avoid Diabetes is to lose weight.

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Abdul Rais

May 29, 2023

https://health-shared.com/stories/why-do-some-women-develop-gestational-diabetes-0229. Gestational diabetes and the reasons for it are explained in this video. Two main reasons mentioned by Dr Rahman are being overweight and placenta producing hormones during pregnancy that could lead to gestational diabetes. A distinction is drawn between gestational diabetes and women being diagnosed with diabetes otherwise. Very informative short video!

Why do some women develop Gestational Diabetes?

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about being weight as being an important factor. He talks about the body becoming relatively resistant to Insulin. During pregnancy, the placenta produces hormone which increase the blood sugar - normally insulin is released which brings this back down but in women with Gestational Diabetes the insulin does not act as it should.

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Abdul Rais

May 29, 2023

https://health-shared.com/stories/my-treatment-for-my-type-1-diabetes-0165. A great overview by Steve on insulin injections to CGM (Continuous Glucose Monitoring) device. Steve quite rightly emphasises the importance of staying in contact with the healthcare professionals for diabetes education and new additions to Type 1 monitoring.

My treatment for my Type 1 Diabetes.

Steve talks about his Type 1 Diabetes and how he manages it.

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Abdul Rais

May 29, 2023

https://health-shared.com/stories/my-relationship-with-my-type-1-diabetes-0669. Another excellent video by Steve where he talks about going through different stages of his life living with Type 1 diabetes. I think his main messages are to treat it as a part of your life and not to be too hard on yourself when the blood glucose levels are not ideal. He mentions that sometimes there is a valid explanation for too high a blood glucose level but not always. He suggests looking at diabetes in a wider sense of life rather than focusing on it 24/7. His message is 'accept it as a part of your life, do what you can to keep it under control but above all, get on with your life. A very informative video indeed!

My relationship with my Type 1 Diabetes.

Steve talks about how he feels about Type 1 Diabetes. He explains that if he was asked to change one thing about his life then it would not necessarily be his Diabetes. He also talks about how his perspective changed as he's progressed through life. His strategy is to take each day as it comes and plan to work towards his long term goals - which is to keep his blood sugars in range and avoid long term problems with Diabetes. He also talks about how there are days when he doest meet his blood sugar targets and hasn't figured out why - but that's part of life and should not take away from your long term path.

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Abdul Rais

May 29, 2023

https://health-shared.com/stories/medicines-to-prevent-kidney-damage-in-diabetes-0887. The first thing that is highlighted in this video is that ethnicity plays a big role in terms of diet, medication and lifestyle in controlling kidney damage in people with diabetes. Among many other benefits of SGLT-2s, they also support heart and kidneys and can delay the progression of someone having to go on dialysis.

Medicines to prevent kidney damage in Diabetes

Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about various types of medicines which can be used to reduce the risk of Kidney failure in people with Diabetes. He talks about medicines to control blood glucose as well as medicines to reduce blood pressure including ACE inhibitors and ARB type drugs. He explains how medicines are best adjusted for Black and African heritage people as the benefits of certain other drugs are better.

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Abdul Rais

May 29, 2023

https://health-shared.com/stories/is-type-1-diabetes-represented-accurately-in-society-0254. I guess with 90% of people with diabetes being Type 2, it is inevitable that most of the publicity and awareness would be focused on Type 2. Also, type 1 patients being solely dependent on insulin, tend to just get on with it. There are quite a few famous sports personalities with Type 1 that could perhaps try and highlight this condition a bit more.

Is Type 1 Diabetes represented accurately in society?

Steve talks about his views on how Type 1 Diabetes in represented in society.

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