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How To Inject Insulin

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Diabetes is becoming an increasingly common disease these days. It occurs when the beta cells of the body's pancreas gland stops producing the amount of insulin required to regulate blood sugar. Since it is a chronic condition, it requires constant monitoring. Diabetes patients are treated with insulin shots to keep their blood sugar levels under control. Insulin syringes with 25 gauge needles are available with various medical suppliers today; they are ideal insulin syringes a diabetic patient needs to get home. Many a times diabetic patients are anxious about the pain that comes with injections. However, if done in the right way and with adequate care, one can inject insulin without causing pain. If you are a diabetic or have a diabetes patient in the house, it helps to know how to inject insulin. Follow the instructions given below step-by-step and lose the fear of giving or taking injections with insulin syringes : 1. Gently remove the caps at either end...

Diet Changes That Help Reduce Blood Pressure

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Present day global workforce is very competitive considering the burgeoning population. This has led to immense physical and mental pressure, causing stress and unfavorable changes in day-to-day behavior. These changes also have adverse effects on the body, one of the biggest examples being high blood pressure. Blood pressure spikes are caused by the presence of any kind of tension or anxiety in your life. Prolonged high blood pressure becomes diagnosed as hypertension and can lead to cardiac arrests, diabetes and kidney ailments. While the progress of modern technology has made it easy to monitor blood  pressure with BP check machine  and mobile applications, it is still referred to as the “silent killer” as it is very hard to detect. To maintain your blood pressure under control and not face any of these risks, here are a few diet related changes you can incorporate in your daily food intake: Leafy Vegetables Vegetables like lettuce, kale, arugula, spinach a...

The Life of a Medical Student

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When you come from a lineage of doctors, do you really idolize any other profession? The white coats, the stethoscope around the neck, jotting down prescriptions, helping someone feel better- everything about being a doctor was nothing short of fascinating. As a child, the idea of becoming a doctor only looked more appealing with each passing year. When I chose the medical stream, I was well-prepared to eradicate the word ‘fun’ from my dictionary. My friends pursuing other courses found it astounding whenever I told them that I studied for about 12-18 hours a day. Delving deeper into the medical education meant discovering stunning new things about the human body and how they worked. It takes you time to realize and remember that the complicated terms and words are now the reality of your life. The fascination moves beyond the white coats and focuses on the life the people in the white coats lead. The life of a medical student is filled with a lot of exciting first time...