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Smartphone Based  Applications in the Management of Diabetes Use of smartphone applications  for management of diabetes may be an effective option in reducing the progression of diabetes and improving the quality of life. Self-monitoring blood glucose (SMBG) is a useful  tool  in glycemic control in type 2 diabetes. Smartphones offer a variety of diabetes apps that also may be helpful  in preventing or delaying complications of diabetes.             Apps for diabetes management Utility of Apps- Several studies proved  the use of smartphones in the management of diabetes. Studies results suggest that the use of iPhone apps leads to improved HbA1C and self-management in diabetes care. Information about some of the diabetes-related apps- GoMeals, by Sanofi-Aventis GoMeals is  designed  to help diabetic people make healthy food choices. GoMeals Today’ Plate feature helps monitor each day’s calorie inta...

Exercise In Type 2 Diabetes General benefits of exercise- By Exercise diabetic person achieves their target health goals.Exercise with nutrition therapy and regular follow-up of consultant have higher success rate.To get medical benefits of exercise people should start slowly and keep increasing intensity and duration gradually from 15 days to one month.There is a great role of exercise in type 2 diabetes. The role of exercise in type 2 diabetes Definitions- Exercise                                                                                                                                                 Physical acti...

DIABETES-NUTRITION THERAPY Change in lifestyle is the important part of the management of people with diabetes.Initially, people find it difficult to accept that they have a disease that needs lifelong management.The aim of nutrition therapy is people learn what,when and how to change their diet pattern.Treating physicians are required to give advice related to diet and exercise to people with diabetes.Nutrition therapy  for diabetes type 2 is very important role in management of diabetes. Dietary management - Dietary management is the major part of diabetes care.This does not deviate from the normal diet but some modifications in normal diet are sufficient. Before change in the diet plan and exercise regimen, some factors are important- -age of the patient,                                                               ...

DIABETES-  Diabetes mellitus is the most common metabolic disorder in the world  . Diabetes is  a chronic, debilitating disease associated with severe complications which pose severe risks for families,state and entire world. Diabetes is lifelong . As yet there is no cure. People with diabetes manage their disease to stay healthy.When we eat or drink much of our food is broken down into simple sugar glucose.Then glucose through blood goes to body cells and where it can be used to produce energy for body daily activities.Blood glucose level regulated by hormone insulin secreted from the pancreas.               Diabetic people either do not produce insulin or their body cells insulin resistant leads to rising in blood glucose level called hyperglycemia or raised blood sugar level.                                   ...