RESOURCES
2009-05-18
Diabetes
Test your risk for developing diabetes type 2 with the German diabetes risk Score.
http://drs.dife.de/en
Additional Information about Diabetes symptoms, risk factors and treatment can be found on the website of Diabetes UK.
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/
The Arab Association for the Study of Diabetes & metabolism presents some information about diabetes in their newsletters.
www.aasdonline.com
2009-05-18
Blood Pressure Measurement
Recommendations for Blood Pressure Measurement in Humans and Experimental Animals
Part 1: Blood Pressure Measurement in Humans.
Hypertension. 2005 Jan;45(1):142-61. Epub 2004 Dec 20.
Response to Recommendations for Blood Pressure Measurement in Human and Experimental Animals; Part 1: Blood Pressure Measurement in Humans and Miscuffing: A Problem With New Guidelines: Addendum
Hypertension 2006;48;e5-e6; originally published online Jun 12, 2006; before print as doi:10.1161/01.HYP.0000229662.44490.89
2011-07-03
HbA1c
The A1C value gives you a picture of the average blood glucose control for the past 2 to 3 months and a good idea how well your diabetes treatment plan is working
read more....
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/a1c/
2011-07-10
Understanding Blood Pressure Readings
Blood pressure is typically recorded as two numbers, written as a ratio like this:
2011-07-03
Checking Your Blood Glucose
Blood glucose monitoring is the main tool you have to check your diabetes control. This check tells you your blood glucose level at any one time.
read more: http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/blood-glucose-control/checking-your-blood-glucose.html
2011-07-10
What is High Blood Pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as HBP or hypertension, is a widely misunderstood medical condition. Some people think that those with hypertension are tense, nervous or hyperactive, but hypertension has nothing to do with personality traits. The truth is, you can be a calm, relaxed person and still have HBP.
Read more: American Heart Association (AHA)
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/AboutHighBloodPressure/What-is-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_301759_Article.jsp
2011-07-10
Prevention & Treatment of High Blood Pressure
There are eight main ways you can control your blood pressur.
They are:
1. Ear a better diet, wich may include reducing salt
2. Enjoy regular physical activity
3. Maintain a healthy weight
4. Manage stress
5. Avoid tobacco smoke
6. Understand hot tube safety
7. Comply with medication prescriptions
8. If you drink, limit alcohol
Read more about: AHA- American Heart Association
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure/PreventionTreatmentofHighBloodPressure/Prevention-Treatment-of-High-Blood-Pressure_UCM_002054_Article.jsp
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