Our CEO, Peter, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, at the age of 27. As he can tell you, having just been diagnosed with diabetes is a huge shock. Suddenly,... read more →
When Pandora opened her box, she released, amongst other things, Algos – Pain. An evil spirit, the Ancient Greeks believed that Algos was the cause of headaches. And certainly, having... read more →
It’s remarkable how positively the body responds to being treated well. In general, people are often told to eat healthy, exercise plenty, and sleep well. This is in order to... read more →
Developing diabetes will likely be a surprise: nobody plans to have diabetes. As such, it can be easy to dismiss the early signs of diabetes as something else. A person... read more →
In my personal and professional experience, I have witnessed plenty of incidents of blood glucose when it’s too high (hyperglycemia): I am trained as a nurse, and specialised in diabetes,... read more →
“I know the pond in which all the little children lie, waiting till the storks come to take them to their parents. The prettiest little babies lie there dreaming more... read more →
Is insulin enough to reduce blood sugar immediately? Insulin’s main function is to lower blood sugar levels, but does your insulin dosage do the job? The simple answer is: yes,... read more →
You start feeling shaky, hungry, irritable, and you realise you’ve got low blood sugar. What do you do? Having to concentrate on the next step is already difficult when you’re... read more →
Whether you’re newly diagnosed, a seasoned blood sugar buff, or a relative of someone with diabetes, there’s always room to learn. At Hedia, managing diabetes is what we’re all about.... read more →
Blood sugar levels rise and fall as the body does its business. Insulin is responsible for lowering blood sugar. This is the basic and common answer as to what causes... read more →
