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Healthy Living with Diabetes

Tess shares her personal journey with type 2 diabetes, including her strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She discusses her daily routine, dietary changes, and the positive outcomes of her efforts, such as reduced medication. Tess also touches on her emotional experiences and the importance of staying active and independent.

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https://health-shared.com/journeys/gastric-bypass-for-weight-loss-journey-0146?v=how-long-will-my-follow-up-be-after-gastric-bypass-0068

Gastric bypass for weight loss journey

Learning

Gastric bypass surgery helps with weight loss by reducing stomach size and altering food absorption in the intestine. Mr. Ahmed Ahmed discusses its impact on metabolic health and e...

Treatment

Mr. Ahmed Ahmed discusses the duration of gastric bypass surgery, complications, and risks, as well as the lifespan of a gastric balloon. Surgery time varies, and there may be comp...

Continuing Care

Summary: Mr. Ahmed Ahmed shares insights on the follow-up plan, reversibility, recovery time, hospital stay, and diet regimen after gastric bypass surgery, emphasizing the need for...

Hammersmith And Fulham

https://health-shared.com/journeys/gastric-balloon-for-weight-loss-journey-0029?v=who-is-a-gastric-balloon-suitable-for-0906

Gastric balloon for weight loss journey

Learning

Gastric balloons are temporary medical devices inserted in the stomach to aid weight loss. They are suitable for individuals with a BMI of 30-40 and require commitment to lifestyle...

Treatment

Gastric balloons may lead to complications such as blockage, overinflation, acute pancreatitis, ulcers, or perforation. Removal is done using an endoscope and recovery involves a l...

Continuing Care

After the removal of a gastric balloon, patients can consider a second bariatric treatment such as gastric sleeve or Lap-Band. Mr. Ahmed Ahmed discusses the possibility of bariatri...

Hammersmith And Fulham

https://health-shared.com/journeys/sglt-2-inhibitor-0342?v=what-is-type-1-diabetes-0972

SGLT-2 Inhibitor

Learning

Dr. Sheharyar Quraishi discusses Type 1 Diabetes, its relationship with insulin, age of onset, and impact on the pancreas gland. Donna van Zyl contrasts Type 2 Diabetes with Type 1...

Treatment

Dr. Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, discusses the use of SGLT-2 inhibitors, their benefits for people with diabetes, coronary artery disease, and ...

Continuing Care

Dr. Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist, discusses the importance of routine tests when starting on SGLT-2 inhibitors, emphasizing the need for blood pressure monitoring...

Hammersmith And Fulham

https://health-shared.com/journeys/peripheral-arterial-disease-pad-diabetes-0548?v=what-is-gangrene-0809

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) - Diabetes

Learning

Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeons explain Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) and its pattern in people with diabetes. They discuss the importance of blood sugar control ...

Treatment

This content covers various aspects of peripheral arterial disease, diabetes-related foot complications, gangrene, ulcer debridement, critical limb ischemia, rest pain, amputation,...

Continuing Care

Hammersmith And Fulham

https://health-shared.com/journeys/physical-optimisation-journey-for-weight-loss-surgery-0800?v=what-sort-of-exercises-can-i-do-for-pre-hab-if-i-am-not-limited-0658

Physical Optimisation journey for weight loss surgery

Learning

Prehab programs aim to prepare patients for surgery, improving their physical condition and confidence for a smoother recovery. Breathing exercises are also emphasized for lung cap...

Treatment

Prehab exercises, recommended by Mr. Ahmed Ahmed, can help minimize post-surgery complications. The video demonstrates various exercises, including those suitable for patients unab...

Continuing Care

Exercise during rehabilitation can help reduce edema and prevent postoperative discomfort. It expedites healing and teaches self-care, aiding in the return to normal activities. Mr...