How often should I check my Capillary Blood Glucose?

John shares his understanding of his Diabetes. He shares that his father had Diabetes and passed away young and so was aware of the complications that could happen. He was initially started on Metformin and then later was started on Insulin.

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains that Type 1 Diabetes can be treated rather than cured. She also talks about how Type 2 Diabetes early on can be reversed with diet and exercise. She also talks about prevention of Type 2 Diabetes.

What is Type 1 Diabetes?Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), also known simply as type 1 diabetes, is life-long condition affecting the bodies’ ability to control the level of blood sugar.

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse talks about different ways of treating people with different types of Diabetes. She talks about Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes but also about other important issues relating to what sort of treatment may benefit people.

Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse talks about why people develops Diabetes. She explains Type 1 Diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the body attacks its own Pancreas Gland. She goes on to explain what sorts of reasons people get type 2 Diabetes for.

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