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Do not let your heart and kidney damage because of Diabetes

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Do not let your heart and kidney damage because of Diabetes   Diabetes is a severe condition where your blood glucose level is too high. There are four main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) Type 2 diabetes (T2D) Gestational ( diabetes that is diagnosed in pregnancy) Other rare forms of diabetes (for example, diabetes-related to cystic fibrosis, or medications) Diabetes Insulin Some of the signs and syndrome of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are : Increased thirst Frequent urination Extreme hunger Unexplained weight loss Existence of ketones in the urine (ketones are a byproduct of the breakdown of muscle and fat that happens when there's not enough available insulin) Fatigue Irritability Blurred vision Slow-healing sores Frequent infections, such as skin infections or gums and vaginal infections Examples of possible regimen for type 2 diabetes include: Metformin (Glucophage, Glumetza, others) Sulfonylureas Meglitinides

Effects of Fungal infection on nails and preventive Measures

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Effects of Fungal infection on nails and preventive Measures Fungal nail infections are infections of the fingernails or toenails that can lead the nail to become discolored, thick, and more likely to crack and break. Infections are prevailing in toenails than fingernails. The technical name for fungal nail infection is “onychomycosis.” Who gets fungal nail infections? Anyone can get a fungal Nail Infection . Some people may be more vulnerable than others to get a Fungal nail infection, including older adults and people who have the following conditions: A nail injury or nail surgery Diabetes A weakened immune system Blood circulation problems Athlete’s foot (ringworm on the foot)   fungal nail infection image by Google Prevention: Keep your hands and feet clean and dry. Clip your fingernails and toenails short and keep them clean. Don’t walk barefoot in areas like public showers or locker rooms. Don’t