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All for DiabetesPublished May 16, 20102 min read

Key points

  • AS someone whose life hinges on eating the right food, it is no surprise that diabetes sufferer Denise Jones takes a keen interest in the ingredients list of everything she buys at the supermarket.
  • The aim is to teach people what to look for when buying food and where to find the nutrition information.
  • A health camp was organized by Congress MP from Mumbai North Sanjay Nirupam, which is inaugurated by Azad and after inaugurating, he said that diabetes is the major obstacle in the treatment of other diseases.
  • Azad said that our government is still focusing on improving infrastructure which includes roads, power, water and irrigation but what is the benefit of all these facilities when we are not focusing on the health of residents of the country.

AS someone whose life hinges on eating the right food, it is no surprise that diabetes sufferer Denise Jones takes a keen interest in the ingredients list of everything she buys at the supermarket.

Mrs Jones, who has type-two diabetes, took part in a recent community virtual shopping tour, run by Diabetes Australia Queensland, designed to help people see through the marketing gimmicks and other tricks employed by food manufacturers.

The aim is to teach people what to look for when buying food and where to find the nutrition information.

While the classes are designed for people living with diabetes, they are relevant to anyone who cares about their diet.

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Ghulam Nabi Azad, Union Health Minister on Friday express that India has frightening proportions of diabetic patients and has promised to launch a programme for effective control of the disease.

A health camp was organized by Congress MP from Mumbai North Sanjay Nirupam, which is inaugurated by Azad and after inaugurating, he said that diabetes is the major obstacle in the treatment of other diseases. The diabetes control program provides opportunities to the patient to undergo diagnostic tests for the disease in the next two years.

The minister holds an opinion that if diabetes control programme will not be launched then India might become the hub of diabetic patients and there is an immediate need for keeping the healthcare in momentum.

Azad said that our government is still focusing on improving infrastructure which includes roads, power, water and irrigation but what is the benefit of all these facilities when we are not focusing on the health of residents of the country.

Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said that people who are living under poverty line would be given the benefit of having free treatment of serious diseases of heart, kidney and even cancer up to Rs 2.5 lakh. He also added that adequate financial provisions have been made in the state budget.

Nirupam has organized a three day health camp which will treat over 50,000 patients suffering from cancer, heart diseases, gynecological and dental disorders.

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by Piyush Diwan

The content on this site is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If someone with diabetes is confused, unconscious or cannot swallow, call 911 or your local emergency number.

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Below 70? Use the 15-15 rule.

Hypoglycemia can happen to anyone who takes insulin or certain diabetes tablets. Treat it straight away. If someone is confused, unconscious or can’t swallow, don’t give food or drink: use glucagon if it is available and call 911 or your local emergency number.

Call 911

Common signs

  • Shaking or trembling
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  1. STEP 115 gTake fast-acting sugar4 oz (½ cup) of juice or regular soda, 4 glucose tablets, or 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey.
  2. STEP 215 minWait, then recheckStill below 70 mg/dL? Take another 15 g and check again.
  3. STEP 3SnackOnce back in rangeEat a meal or snack if your next one is more than an hour away.

Based on American Diabetes Association guidance. Your care team may give you a different plan, for example for children or after severe lows. Outside the US, call your local emergency number.