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 Herbal remedies, keeping active + hypers
Whilst it is known that certain vitamins and minerals are useful
for people diagnosed with
diabetes, it is also becoming
clear that some herbs and plant derivatives may contain similar anti-diabetic benefits.
The use of herbal remedies in managing diabetes is becoming more common, and an increasing number of "herbal cure" companies are popping up and offering a range of supplements to patients looking for a more "natural" treatment to control their blood sugars.
Learn more about the claimed benefits and potential risks of herbal therapies for diabetes.
 Herbal and natural remedies for diabetes
Bitter melon, or bitter gourd, contains a number of insulin-like substances that help lower blood glucose concentrations.
Bitter melon and diabetes
Along with bitter melon, cinnamon is a natural therapy that is almost always being discussed in the Diabetes Forum.
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 As an insulin user, do you find that you need to test at the most awkward of times?
In the car, whilst at work, when shopping?
With just 4 simple steps to test, the all-in-one Accu-Chek Mobile blood glucose system makes testing easier and more convenient, whenever, wherever!
Instead of handling and disposing of fiddly test strips, the system offers 50 tests in one cassette, which remains in the device until all 50 tests have been used. No clinical waste!
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Type 1: Testing without pain
Many of us would rather not have to put up with
the pain that comes blood glucose testing.
We take a look at what is currently available to decrease the pain of blood testing as well as new methods that are currently undergoing research.
Pain free blood glucose testing
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Are you active?
Keeping the body active has consistently been shown to result in better health but many of us in the UK have difficulties meeting the guidelines of two and a half hours of physical activity a week.
We look at what counts as physical activity, which
can be incorporated into your day.
Keeping active
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When to call 999?
It can be important for friends, colleagues and family to recognise when diabetes can lead to emergencies.
We help out with information on distinguishing when to call the emergency services.
Diabetes and emergency situations
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40,000 reasons to join the DCUK Forum!
To celebrate reaching 40,000 Diabetes Forum community members, we're giving away some excellent prizes.
 Whether you're a new
member or an existing
member
- 20
members at
random will
win one of
the following:
 60 inch LG TV
Amazon Kindle
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£25 Tesco vouchers
To win, all you have to do is
be an active Diabetes Forum member! Winners will be announced on December 31.
Not a Diabetes Forum member?
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Video Guide: Driving and diabetes
It is important to be aware of the regulations regarding driving with diabetes and this is particularly the case if you take any medication for diabetes that can bring on hypoglycemia.
Watch our video guide on driving with diabetes.
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Blood glucose to HbA1c calculator
Use our calculator to get a rough indication of
what your HbA1c may be from your average
blood glucose levels.
Note that your actual HbA1c may be different, particularly if the majority of blood tests you take
are taken at similar times, such as before meals or when fasting.
Blood glucose to HbA1c calculator
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Diabetic car insurance
Diabetic car insurance with a 100% price match guarantee. Get a FREE quote in minutes
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Breastfeeding
Diabetes can sometimes affect your ability to produce milk but should not usually prevent you from breastfeeding.
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Monitoring diaries
Download a printable monitoring diary to help you record your blood glucose results and other key information.
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Diabetes and Hypers
High blood sugars can be serious in the short term and in the long term. In the short term, very high sugar levels can present an immediate risk. In the long term, consistently high sugar levels can lead to the gradual development of diabetic complications.
Diabetes and hyperglycemia >>
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