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World Diabetes Day: A Day of Information and Prevention

A day of mobilization World Diabetes Day is a global diabetes awareness campaign organized every November 14 by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF). This day, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO), was launched in 1991 in response to the steadily increasing number of diabetics w ...

14
Nov
2013

Health problems: are you entitled to chocolate?

1- You are diabetic Because chocolate contains sugar, people with diabetes usually think that this food is forbidden to them. But this is not true! Today, the diet for people with diabetes is based on the concept of glycemic index, which means eating foods that don't raise blood sugar too much. ...

19
Apr
2022

Medicine: what is an expert patient?

work with people who have the same chronic disease as they do. This may include cancer, particularly Breast cancer which is most common in women, diabetes or mental illnesses such as schizophrenia. What is their mission? An expert patient is above all a peer helper. His or her main mission i ...

16
Dec
2021

Organic: organic food reduces oxidative stress

phenomenon involved in skin aging but also in the occurrence of different chronic pathologies. In particular, it would be involved in certain cancers, diabetes and neurodegenerative diseases. According to the authors of the Cypriot study published in early 2022, the protective effect of organic f ...

17
Feb
2022

Banning junk food advertising reduces risk of obesity

isplayed on billboards in public places. However, when consumed in excess, these representatives of junk food promote diseases such as obesity and diabetes. To avoid encouraging consumers to eat them, British authorities decided to ban junk food advertising on London transport since 2019. And, ...

15
Sep
2022

Air Travel: 5 Tips to Feel Good

difficulty coping with the lower oxygen content. Consult your doctor before considering travel. If you are taking medications (especially for heart, diabetes, or epilepsy), you should always bring them on board. Specify the nature of your treatment when booking, as possession of certain medications ...

05
Aug
2008

Sweating: 5 unusual facts

e is not impeccable. If you notice an unusual odor in your child, seek the advice of your pediatrician as it may be a symptom of thyroid disease or diabetes. It may also be a sign of early puberty. To be noted: in babies on the other hand, especially little boys, the immaturity of the sweat gl ...

18
Aug
2015

Health: 10 tips to regain energy

e does not improve with rest, you should consult your doctor. Indeed, a persistent state of fatigue can be a sign of a health problem (deficiency, diabetes, hypothyroidism) or even depression or burn-out ... In this case, treating the underlying problem is the only way to regain energy. ...

08
Jan
2018

Unusual: snake venom in medicines

e it contains many highly concentrated molecules, in small doses, the same molecule can have beneficial effects on health. A lizard toxin against diabetes Among the amazing active ingredients that come from nature, the active ingredient in Byetta is also a toxin. It comes not from a snake but ...

21
Oct
2021

Third dose of Covid vaccine: who is affected?

rd dose, but without obligation? In his televised address, Emmanuel Macron invited all other frail people, i.e. suffering from comorbidities (such as diabetes, overweight or asthma), to receive this third booster dose. Nevertheless, for these people, it is not a requirement and they can continue ...

15
Nov
2021

Nutrition: 5 common misconceptions about undernutrition

s, both cancer patients and those with long Covid. 3- Diets limiting salt, sugar or fat must always be respected If you have a heart condition or diabetes, your doctor may have prescribed a diet. Nevertheless, if you have lost your appetite and a lot of weight, there is a risk that you are su ...

16
Nov
2021

Phytotherapy: each honey has its virtues

aining liquid for a long time. Because of its very mild flavor, it is often used to sweeten hot or cold drinks. It is most indicated in case of diabetes because its glycemic index is low (20). Indeed, it has the particularity of being more concentrated in fructose than in glucose so that it ...

21
Dec
2021

Physical activity: 95% of French people do not move enough according to ANSES

e consequences on health are numerous Inadequate physical activity exposes multiple health risks, including increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain cancers. A sedentary lifestyle also increases the risk of developing hypertension and obesity. The health risk is even gre ...

21
Feb
2022

Health: 5 ideas for enjoying the benefits of the seaside

e habit of walking barefoot. To be noted: walking barefoot outdoors is contraindicated for diabetics because of the risk of infection. People with diabetes should only walk barefoot indoors to avoid injury. 3- Getting back into sports Among the benefits of the seaside, it is also worth noting ...

07
July
2022

World Alzheimer's Day: 5 tips to delay the onset of the disease

eventing cognitive decline. Since the brain is irrigated by a very dense network of tiny blood vessels, it is very important to limit the risks of diabetes, hypertension and excess cholesterol by eating as healthily as possible and avoiding Tobacco and alcohol. In order to Feed your brain well ...

20
Sep
2022

Eye fatigue: 5 tips for resting your eyes from screens

te throughout the body... all the way to the eyes. By reducing the overall cardiovascular risk, walking also helps prevent the deleterious effects of diabetes and high blood pressure on the eyes. Ideally, one should walk every day for 1 hour straight to: - ensure proper ocular vascularizatio ...

14
Nov
2022

Christmas meal: 5 festive menus for all tastes

menu The holiday season can be difficult for people who need to watch their weight or diet for health reasons. If some of your guests suffer from diabetes or cholesterol, you will of course have to adapt the menu accordingly. That's why we've included a light menu among our 5 festive menus. T ...

16
Dec
2022

Health: 5 signs that you are eating too much sugar

1- You are hungry mid-morning If you consistently get cravings around 10am when you've had breakfast before leaving for work, you may see this as one of the 5 signs you're eating too much sugar. When breakfast contains too many sugary products like fruit juice, industrial cereals, jam or spread ...

16
Feb
2023

Slimming diet: how to know if you really need to lose weight?

s that attaches around the organs is called abdominal fat or visceral fat. It is the most dangerous to health because it promotes excess cholesterol, diabetes and increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. To use this method, simply take a sewing tape and place it well between the last rib and ...

20
Feb
2023

Eye diseases: what symptoms should alert you?

because retinal detachment is a serious problem that particularly affects certain patients: - people who are very nearsighted - people with diabetes or high blood pressure - people who have suffered an eye injury - people who have had cataract surgery To be noted: these sympto ...

27
Feb
2023