Carb counting lesson #1: How to lower blood sugar naturally through diet

Orthostatic Hypotension: A Simplified Understanding

06/02/24

Orthostatic hypotension, often unknown to the general public, is a phenomenon that occurs when blood pressure drops suddenly upon changing position. This typically happens when a person goes from sitting or lying down to standing up. What happens in the body? When standing up, blood is drawn downward due to gravity, reducing the amount of […]

Oncology

Anemia in Cancer Patients: Causes, Symptoms, and Nutritional Solutions

18/01/24

Anemia is a common disorder during cancer treatment, which can either be a side effect of the treatment itself or directly related to the disease. It is characterized by a lower than normal hemoglobin level, which means less than 13 g/dl in men and 12 g/dl in women. Hemoglobin, a key component of red blood […]

Oncology

Optimizing insulin bolus calculation in children with type 1 diabetes: the involvement of fats and proteins

11/10/23

When it comes to the management of type 1 diabetes in children, accurate insulin dose calculation is essential to maintain steady blood glucose levels. According to the study Benefit of supplementary fat plus protein counting as compared with conventional carbohydrate counting for insulin bolus calculation in children with pump therapy, an innovative approach to insulin […]

Diabetes