The Different Causes of Sleep Apnoea

Posted on 22 November 2016

If your loved one suffers from sleep apnoea, it can be quite obtrusive to your sleeping patterns. Not to mention that their health would also be at risk if they are having trouble breathing as they sleep. This is why it would be crucial to determining the cause of their breathing problems so that they can be remedied before you have a serious health crisis on your hands. The following are some of the different causes of sleep apnoea. [Read More]

Understanding The Types And Stages Of Prostate Cancer

Posted on 30 October 2016

Prostate cancer is a common cancer that affects men, particularly elderly men. It starts in the prostate gland, which surrounds the urethra at the base of the bladder, but it can spread to other parts of the body. When you're diagnosed with prostate cancer, your doctor will establish the type of prostate cancer you have, and this will help them establish the best course of treatment for you. Types Of Prostate Cancer [Read More]

Treating Bowel Incontinence With Physiotherapy

Posted on 28 October 2016

Episodes of bowel incontinence can leave you feeling anxious and impact your self-confidence. This is a problem that affects both men and women and is usually caused by muscle weakness or damage to the anal sphincter muscles. These are the muscles that engage when you try to hold off having a bowel movement, and they are located directly under the pelvic floor muscles. Weakness and damage are typically caused by childbirth, rectal surgery or prolonged periods of straining to empty your bowels. [Read More]

4 Ways to Make Walking on Crutches More Comfortable After Surgery

Posted on 27 October 2016

If you've just had surgery on your leg, it's likely that you will need to use crutches for at least a couple of weeks in order to get around. Unfortunately, many people find that walking with crutches becomes uncomfortable very quickly. Here are just four things you can do to improve your comfort while wearing crutches. 1. Ensure the Sizing is Right When you get your crutches, make sure you thoroughly check that they are the right size for you. [Read More]

About Me

Improved diabetes management

I have been a diabetic since I was a child - I was diagnosed at three years old. It's been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I will admit, though, that with the new technology available it's getting a lot easier to monitor my blood sugar and keep control of my diabetes. I am really excited by the research and new technology that is available for diabetes, and I hope it will be even easier for my kids in the future. This blog is all about developments in diabetes monitoring and medication dosing equipment. It should be interesting for diabetics and their families.