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Living With Type 2 Diabetes

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes five years ago, and I've had to make considerable changes to my lifestyle to maintain my health since I was diagnosed. I started this blog to share my experience of coming to terms with having type 2 diabetes and what I've learned on my personal journey. I share details of the lifestyle changes I've made, including giving up smoking and eating more wholefoods, and my personal experience of using alternative treatments, such as acupuncture and herbal medicine. I also post about new treatments that are becoming available for type 2 diabetes. I hope you find my blog useful and informative.

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Why Have Surgery on a Herniated Disc?
While some herniated discs fix themselves over time, some disc problems don't go away on their own. If you've had persistent problems, then your doctor might suggest that you have spine surgery to fix the disc. When is spine surgery an option and how does this procedure work? Why should you consider it? Why Might You Need Surgery on a Herniated Disc? A herniated disc is simply a disc that has slipped out of position and moved into your spinal area.

How Microsuction Could Help You With Your Ear Issues
If you were to ask a cross-section of people what they should do with commercially available cotton wool buds, they might say that they were best for cleaning out your ears. However, this type of solution should never be used for that kind of activity, as it could cause more harm than good. Consequently, if you are worried about a buildup of anything within your ear, then the last thing that you should do is to poke around by yourself.

Creating the Perfect Memorial Carving for a Loved One
Losing a loved one is a challenging process to go through. One of the best ways to handle grief is holding a fitting memorial to remember the life of the deceased. In addition to holding a memorial service, you can also memorialise them using sculptures and statues. Statues come in a variety of materials and shapes, and choosing the best for your loved one can be difficult. Here are a few tips to help you get the best carving or statue made for your loved one:

What to Expect Before and How to Cope After Foot Surgery
Unlike other treatment options, surgery is an intense procedure that causes many people to get scared about the outcome. However, with the available information and different advice doctors give to patients, it becomes quite easy to get through the surgery and recovery process. So, here some of the things you can expect before the foot surgery and ways you can cope after the surgery. What to expect before a surgery

How Regular Hearing Tests Can Help Prevent Dementia
Dementia is a growing problem in Australia. The leading cause of disability in over 65s, dementia already afflicts over 400,000 people, and that number is expected to grow to almost 600,000 in just 10 years. While researchers have not yet found a cure for this disease, each year they uncover more and more ways people can reduce their risk of developing it. One such preventative tip is regular hearing tests.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Reducing Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is a common ailment. For some, this pain is nothing more than muscle strain due to an overactive day which can be relieved with rest. For many, though, this pain is more than occasional and, in some cases, can be constant. For those of you with this second kind of pain, it may be time to see a chiropractor to help with relief. Here are some benefits of chiropractic care for reducing lower back pain.

Cosmetic Tattoos: Four Simple Tips for Preparing for Eyebrow Feathering
If you have thinning or naturally sparse eyebrows, you should look into eyebrow feathering tattoos. This type of cosmetic procedure involves filling in sparse eyebrows with hair-like tattoos. In general, the feathering technique will create a natural-looking brow. Therefore, you will not need to worry constantly about pencils and eyebrow gels. If you are interested in having this cosmetic tattoo, you should consider the below preparation tips for ideal results.

Independent Versus Assisted Living - Which Retirement Community Is Best?
As an adult, it is difficult when you realise that your parents need help in their daily life. Moving from the family home to a retirement community is a tough decision for anyone to make, so you want to make sure that your parent finds the right community for them. As someone who is doing research on local retirement communities on behalf of a parent, you might have quickly noticed that there are two types of living choices available.

How to Help Your Child With These 2 Problems Before Visiting the Emergency Room
They As a parent or caregiver, you're probably more than aware of how worrying it is when a child has an accident or illness. Depending on the severity of the situation, that fever or fall could warrant self-care. Or, it may require a trip to the emergency department. Knowing more about the first aid measures you can provide at home will help you decide whether an ED trip is necessary.

3 Smart Ways to Improve Medication Management in Your Nursing Home
Is medication management at your nursing home draining precious resources? If you're looking for ways to reduce staff costs and save time, take a look at these three smart med management tips. Contract With a Compounding Pharmacy Many elderly people have a complex combination of medical needs, so managing all the pills, liquids and drops that one resident needs can be difficult enough. When you have to administer multiple medicines to multiple residents multiple times a day, the difficulty multiplies exponentially.

Can Tanning Beds Have An Adverse Effect On Your Vision?
When it comes to vision impairment, most people tend to think of genetic problems such as short sightedness or astigmatism. Although these are the most common issues people experience with their eyesight, take note that some of your lifestyle habits could actually be detrimental to the health of your eyes. One such practice is indoor tanning. Tanning beds may be a convenient way to retain a sun-kissed complexion, but it is recommended to limit your use of them as they could increase your risk of skin cancer.

Beyond Safe Intercourse: 3 More Ways to Avoid Cervicitis
When discussing how to avoid contracting or worsening cervicitis, many people will advise you to practice monogamy and safe sex to avoid sexually transmitted infections. However, it's important to note that cervicitis isn't always caused by this type of infection. There are many other precautions you should take to keep your cervix healthy. Here are 3 more ways you can keep yourself cervicitis-free. Avoid Irritants As cervicitis is inflammation and irritation of the cervix, it should come as no surprised that it can be brought on or worsened by vaginal irritants.

What to Do if You Want a Green Burial But There Are No Green Burial Sites in Your Area
Green burials in growing in popularity throughout Australia, but there are only a few sites that offer this type of burial. If you are planning a funeral and burial for a loved one or if you are planning your own final resting place, you may be wondering what to do. Here are some ideas that can help if there's not a green burial site nearby. 1. Transport In some cases, it may be possible to transport the body to a green burial site.

How Technology Has Revolutionised the Hearing Aid Experience
With advancing age comes certain challenges. Some people experience a gradual loss in some of their faculties and this may affect their hearing. If you find that it's difficult for you to have a normal conversation anymore, then you may be looking for ways to fix this issue. Many different products are now available on the market and most of these have taken advantage of digital technology to provide a superior performance.