Diabetic Diet & Monitoring

Diabetic Diet & Monitoring

You can have a normal and active lifestyle if you proactively take control of your diabetes care. However, it is still important to go for your regular checkups and tests. These appointments will tell you if your effort to curb the impact of diabetes on your body is working or …

Medication Safety

Medication Safety

What does your doctor need to know? Make a list of vitamins, supplements, and medicines that you are currently taking. Be sure to make a copy of this list in case of emergencies.  Ensure that your doctor is aware of all the medicines that you are currently taking.  Avoid taking …

Food Allergies

Food Allergies

When your body’s immune system senses the presence of abnormal food in your systems, it can trigger a food allergy. These allergic reactions can sometimes lead to severe illnesses or death. One of the leading causes for deadly allergic reactions are tree nuts and peanuts. In adults, the foods that …

Immunization Information

Immunization Information

Flu (Variations: Grippe, Influenza) A respiratory infection caused due to a virus is typically what we know as ‘flu’. There are several viruses which can cause the flu by passing through the air and entering your body through your nose or mouth. It affects nearly 20% of people in the …

Home Safety

Safety At Home – Top Tips To Stay Safe

General Safety Tips Consider installing a medical alert or buddy system Ensure that fire detector is running as intended and keep a fire extinguisher on every floor Avoid smoking in bed or when alone.  Avoid getting up quickly and make sure you have your balance after sitting or laying down.  …