Holiday survival for Diabetes:

Well its easy…well it’s not, completely depends how deeply linked your delight is with food, and even if there are deep connections, there are a few smart ways to cheat smartly. Let us have a look at what can be done depending on the type of Diabetes you have.

Type 1 (Insulin Dependent): There should be no change in the dosage unless allowed by the physician. It is common for meal time to change while you are traveling or celebrating at home therefore sit with your physician and plan on how you can manage with smaller meals. This may mean altering dosage, choosing protein rich diet to fill up till you sit for a complete meal. Say for example its holiday season and you have guests coming over for dinner, you have a multi course meal for your guests which is a mix of veggies, salads, soups, meats and desserts. Start with a portion of salads and soups and leave it at that. When it’s time for dinner or lunch you may not avoid items on the menu rather have it all in smaller portions. Spread out the meal to last longer. This not only pushes the sugar levels up slowly but also keeps them at a healthy level. If you are drinking alcohol, eat something before that. Restrict yourself to 1-2 drinks without sugary additives. Holidays season also expects you to travel, shop, do a lot of house work and may be visit people around. Staying active will help compensate for the extra of everything. Remember food is only a part of the holiday season.
Type 2 (Non-Insulin dependent): People with this condition tend to binge more than the former ones. The principles behind the management will anyways remain the same. Remember to not stay hungry and not suddenly eat a lot, try a lot of vegetables and soups. More than the regular meal, desserts tend to punch very high amounts of carbs, so keep the portion small and if possible skip other carbohydrate rich parts of the meal to adjust the dessert. If you are out in a restaurant and ordering off the menu, you may as well ask if there are sugar-free options available. Stay active, play, talk and keep the fun going and this will keep yourself distracted.
Keep monitoring levels, do not stress out if they are above the normal, adjust it in the next meal and get active a little more.
It would be best to have a Diabetologist to answer all your day to day concerns and help you in taking the best care required for your health.
NRI family health provides the best in class preventive healthcare with the help of It's Health experts. Our Diabetic Healthcare team may include a ‘Diabetologist’ to take care of your sugar levels and a ‘Medical expert’ to take care of Diabetic problems, a ‘Diet Educator’ and a ‘Care Coordinator’.
We also provide the services and facilities to help you in keeping a regular check of your health.The main services like regular 'Monitoring of Key Health Indicators' by our medical experts helps you keep a track of your blood sugar levels and identify these symptoms.
There are many other services and facilities come under our "NRI Family Health plan".
To know more about the plan visit: http://www.nrifamilyhealth.com/services.html
Get your loved ones registered for our ‘NRI Family Health Plan’ today.
To know more contact us on the following contact details:
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Previously we talked about Managing Diabetes today we will talk about...

Ways and Importance of measuring Blood Sugar level.

There are many risk factors associated with diabetes and genetic is one of them. But just because someone in the family has diabetes it does not mean that you too will have it. A lot depends on how you live.

Diabetes link to family is dependent more on eating habits of the family. If someone has diabetes in your family like parents, siblings or grandparents then you may stand a higher chance of developing one. Either ways you should stick to a diet and regime that is healthy as it may greatly cut on the chances of the genes expressing themselves

People who are over 40 years old and have a parent or sibling affected with Diabetes should consider themselves for regular screening. You may be in a zone called Prediabetes which simply means that the sugar levels in blood are higher than normal and there is now even a higher chance of you slipping into Diabetes.

Type diabetes typically has an acute onset and therefore does not give a time for monitoring. Some people who already are suffering from Type 2 diabetes may see themselves convert to Type 1 and monitoring would come handy in these cases.

Following are the ways of measuring Diabetes...

Urine Testing: It is the simplest possible but not very accurate test for diabetes. It is not very accurate because urine sugar will be positive only when the blood glucose level exceeds the kidney threshold.

Blood Testing: Blood tests is more accurate than urine testing. Two different methods are used to develop handy instruments for measuring blood sugar. First is Photometric meters, It uses colour reflectance measures to detect the colour change on a strip pad caused by glucose in the blood. Second is Electrochemical detection, It is an alternative method in that glucose in the blood causes a reaction on the test strip producing a tiny current. The meter detects the current and gives a digital test result.

C-peptide Measure: C-peptide is a substance that the pancreas releases into the bloodstream in equal amounts to insulin. However, it is not absorbed by the body like insulin and is washed out with urine. C-peptide levels show exactly how much insulin the body is making. Currently, tests based on the competition principle and the micro titer plate separation are available in kit form. However, the test can be done only in a well furnished lab.

Glycohemoglobin Measure: The procedure (HPLC method) has been difficult until hand held meters and cost effective reagents have appeared in the market recently. Monoclonal antibody method is used in these machines to quantitatively determine the glycohemoglobin contained in a drop of blood.

The NRI Family Health Plan consists of the services designed especially for the purpose of providing preventive care. The main services like regular 'Monitoring of Key Health Indicators' by our medical experts helps you keep a track of your blood sugar levels and identify these symptoms. There are many other services and facilities come under this plan.

To know more visit: http://www.nrifamilyhealth.com/services.html

Managing Diabetes is a group effort. It involves your parents, your support and an entire ‘Healthcare Team’ . Diabetic Healthcare team may include a ‘Diabetologist’ to take care of your sugar levels and a ‘Medical expert’ to take care of Diabetic problems, a ‘Diet Educator’ and a ‘Care Coordinator’.

Our Healthcare Plan include all the services and facilities to make sure that your loved ones get the best preventive care and help them in managing Diabetes.

Get your parents registered for our ‘NRI Family Health Plan’ today.

To know more contact us on the following contact details:
U.S. Toll Free No.: (888) 743 5435
Direct Helpline no. : +91 92-8989-1234
Write to us: info@nrifamilyhealth.com
Visit us- www.nrifamilyhealth.com

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 (Insulin Dependent): The name in itself suggests that Insulin is vital in management of the disease. We learnt earlier that due to defects in the Insulin factory of the body, called Pancreas not enough insulin is released or a defective or of insulin is supplied. Therefore the first line of therapy is to provide body with insulin through an injection called Insulin Pen. The amount of Insulin that this injection can deliver depends on the deficiency in the body. The physician will start with a dosage that suits your condition and will ask you to check the sugar levels multiple times in a day like before meals and 1-2 hrs after meal.

Balanced diet based on activity level will keep sugar levels at the right place and will also not cause any weight gain. Excessive intake of sugars that can cause a spur in levels is not recommended. Exercising in itself is a great way as it makes the cells more sensitive to Insulin but any training beyond 30 mins must be managed as it can cause hypoglycemia. A snack bar is a good option to keep levels at a good place.

Diabetes Type 2 (Non-Insulin Dependent): As discussed earlier this type is more about cells becoming resistant to insulin or the liver not converting enough free glucose to storage glucose. There are three ways of managing this condition. Doctors may put the patient into a weight reduction and calories cut-down plan straight away or may choose to add a few medicines to bring the levels down immediately. When it does not work enough the patient might be put on Insulin. In any case diet control and exercise have a profound effect not just on diabetic control but also cardiovascular health

Managing Diabetes is a group effort. It involves your parents, your support and an entire ‘Healthcare Team’ . Diabetic Healthcare team may include a ‘Dermatologist’ to take care of your sugar levels and a ‘Medical expert’ to take care of Diabetic problems, a ‘Diet Educator’ and a ‘Care Coordinator’.

Our Healthcare Plan include all the services and facilities to make sure that your loved ones get the best preventive care and help them in managing Diabetes.

Get your parents registered for our ‘NRI Family Health Plan’ today.
To know more contact us on the following contact details:
U.S. Toll Free No.: (888) 743 5435
Direct Helpline no. : +91 92-8989-1234
Write to us: info@nrifamilyhealth.com
Visit us- www.nrifamilyhealth.com

Diabetes Introduction

DIABETES-CAN BE PREVENTED !!
DIABETES-CAN BE CONTROLLED !!

What is Diabetes?
What are Diabetes Problems?
Who can help me with Diabetes care for my parents?

Well, for all you who are have been struggling to find answers to all these questions, ‘NRI Family Health’ brings ‘NRI Family Health Plan’. This plan helps you become fully aware about your parents health and track their medical condition at the right time before it gets worsened with timely intervention US Board certified ‘Medical Team’.

What is Diabetes?

Diabetes or medically Diabetes Mellitus is simply persistent elevated amounts of sugar in blood. The amount of sugar in blood is controlled by Insulin, to be precise it transports glucose from blood to inside the cells for them to do their work like muscle contraction, hormone production, reproduction, enzyme secretion etc. Therefore any defect in the life of Insulin production or usage will affect the amount of sugar the blood carries. It may be that the pancreasnot producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced.

Following are the important measures for Diabetes…

• An HbA1c level of 6% or higher; or
• A fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level of 110 mg/dLor higher; fasting is defined as no caloric intake for at least 8 hours, or
• A 2-hour plasma glucose level of 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher during a 75g oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), or
• A random plasma glucose of 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher in a patient with classic symptoms of hyperglycemia (ie, polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss) or hyperglycemic crisis

Who can help you with Diabetic Care of your parents?

Taking care of Diabetes is a group effort. It involves your parents, your support and an entire ‘Healthcare Team’ . Diabetic Healthcare team may include a ‘Diabetologist’ to take care of your sugar levels and a ‘Medical expert’ to take care of Diabetic problems, a ‘Diet Educator’ and a ‘Care Coordinator’.

You can still do alot for your parents to prevent and slow down their health problems by keeping their ‘Diabetes’ under control.

Get your parents registered for our ‘NRI Family Health Plan’ today.

To know more contact us on the following contact detaila:

U.S. Toll Free No.: (888) 743 5435
Direct Helpline no. : +91 92-8989-1234
Write to us: info@nrifamilyhealth.com
Visit us-www.nrifamilyhealth.com

DIABETES-CAN BE PREVENTED !!
DIABETES-CAN BE CONTROLLED !!

In continuation to our previous post on Diabetes, today we will talk about...

(1)- Types of Diabetes
(2)-Sign and symptoms for Diabetes
(3)-How 'NRI Family Health Plan' can help you in identifying these sign and symptoms and provide you proper care under the guidance of US based team of Doctors

There are three main types of Diabetes Mellitus :

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 or (Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus): This starts typically in people under 30 years age. Insulin is manufactured in a simple looking factory smaller than your fist. When this factory fails to produce enough insulin or a defective one we get a condition that is called Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Let us have a look at the symptoms:

Signs and Symptoms: As the pancreatic cells fail to produce enough Insulin, glucose levels will suddenly rise in blood and kidneys would begin throwing it out. Presence of too much glucose in urine affect the way kidneys’ filter blood, making them release too much water, this will make you visit the loo far too often. Due to the loss of water, excessive thirst, dehydration and fatigue can also be noticed. Fatigue also creeps in because your cells do not have enough glucose as most of it is in the blood, unable to enter the cells cause of lack of Insulin. This exact is the reason why most people would feel sugar craving and unusual hunger pangs.

Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus): This is what affects 90% of the people you see affected with this disease. The reasons can be many but lack of exercise and being overweight are important precipitating factors. It starts at a later stage in life and can finally turn into an Insulin Dependent DM.

Signs and Symptoms: In case of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 symptoms remain the same although they may not vary as much in intensity as they do in case of Type 1. People often attribute fatigue to work load, age etc. and take it normal to have a slightly raised appetite, it is when frequent urination begins to bother is when most people go over to get checked. In principle if you are obese/have a sedentary work life and or a genetic history, you must get yourself checked regularly

Gestational Diabetes: It is a condition in which women without previously diagnosed diabetes exhibit high blood glucose levels during pregnancy, more often around the third trimester. The change in hormones causes the cells to get immune or less receptive to insulin thus causing high levels of sugar in the blood. Symptoms are same as DM 2 and disappear after the baby is born. Gestational diabetes affects 3–10% of pregnancies.

How NRI Family Health Plan can help you in identifying the sign and symptoms and provide you proper care under the guidance of expert team of Medical Experts?

The NRI Family Health Plan consists of the services designed especially for the purpose of providing preventive care. The main services like regular 'Monitoring of Key Health Indicators' by our medical experts helps you keep a track of your blood sugar levels and identify these symptoms, 'Virtual Consultation' with our expert Diabetologist helps you understand your health condition and answer all your concerns if any , 'Customised care guidance plan' helps you follow the right course of treatment and step towards a healthier life.

It is time to act proactive and take the preventive care for your loved ones.

Get your parents registered for our ‘NRI Family Health Plan’ today.

To know more contact us on the following contact details:
U.S. Toll Free No.: (888) 743 5435
Direct Helpline no. : +91 92-8989-1234
Write to us: info@nrifamilyhealth.com
Visit us-www.nrifamilyhealth.com

NRI Family Health Plan

Earlier we shared some responses from some of our users on how NRIFH helped them with their health issues and provided empathetic caregiving. Our services and professional healthcare staff ensure proper monitoring and caregiving of the person insured under our healthcare plan.

The Healthcare plan consists of a number of services to ensure all round care.  Today we would like to discuss the Healthcare plans in brief. The plans are made especially for the family and loved ones of the NRI’s who need someone like a family to take care of their health and be there in their healthcare needs.

The services include:

Secure Online Access to Medical Records: Medical records are stored on a HIPAA compliant secure server. Data can be accessed from anywhere and be shared to any medical expert or facility with your permission.

Monitoring of Key Health Indicators: Data just doesn’t sit on a server but is actually being monitored regularly. Our physician team gets notified for any anomaly in vitals, labs or any other health indicators which lead to identification of problems before they become a big issue.

Virtual Consultations: Allows you to speak and get a feedback from our Medical Experts on the basis of preliminary screening of your Health Records.

Customized Care Guidance Plan: Provides direction for individualized care, designed by our US Medical Experts on the basis of your shared Health Data.

Customized Diet Plans: Individualized meal plans designed by our expert dieticians keeping in mind various dietary restrictions.

Assistance to manage online Health Profile: Our care coordinators are a phone call away and ready to help you enter your medical data on our portal.

Assistance to avail Diagnostic Services: Nationwide network of Laboratories and Radiological services is available in all major metropolitan cities. We provide further help in finding the right facility in small cities and remote areas.

Assistance in Transportation: Transportation services are provided via third party providers to help with commute for short or long distance medical appointments.

Assistance to provide Medical Equipment: Wide array of medical equipment available for purchase or rent.

Assistance to provide Caregivers at Home: Qualified and pre-selected home care providers are available for short term and long term use.

Assistance to provide medical Insurance: Facility to help you choose best insurance plans based on your healthcare needs.

Assistance to provide Pharmacy: Medications can be delivered at your doorstep from nearby local pharmacies.

All these services come under the NRI Family Health Plan with three available payment options.

Monthly payment plan:  Take this plan and get our services just in 19.99 $ per month.

Yearly payment plan: Take this plan and get our services for $ 199.99 a year, also get 2 months of complimentary services.

Two yearly plan: Take this plan and avail our services for two years. 349$ for 24 months, also get 6 months of complimentary services.

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National Cancer Survivors Day (USA)

“National Cancer Survivors Day is an annual, treasured Celebration of Life that is held in hundreds of communities nationwide, and around the world, on the first Sunday in June. It is a CELEBRATION for those who have survived, an INSPIRATION for those recently diagnosed, a gathering of SUPPORT for families, and an OUTREACH to the community. On National Cancer Survivors Day, thousands gather across the globe to honour cancer survivors and to show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be fruitful, rewarding, and even inspiring”

Survivor of cancer can be anyone who has been diagnosed with cancer, whether given an “all-clear” or not.

The event is in its  29^th year and has been successfully replicated around the globe. It is a fantastic day for many people who have long tales to tell. These can be far more real and convincing than what is available at the clinic. Some of the accounts may be intimidating and therefore it is always recommended that someone in better health accompanies the new patient. It is advisable for families to speak to each other or the patient before letting the patient to patient interaction happen.

The event can be emotionally challenging for many to see people in worse health or even in better compared to theirs. But it also helps people see things in a different perspective and also know that they are not the only one and that they have friends who they can talk to. Many who arrive at the event end up being thick friends and can be seen socialising beyond that day.

There are almost 15 million patients in the world who at have been diagnosed with one kind of cancer. Lung cancer, breast and colorectal are the front runners. There is an 70% chance that the cancer one may develop will be below the shoulder and up to the end of pelvis. During the cancer survivor day patients and non-patients often learn how spot signs of cancer, how to know when a medication is working, what complications to expect and how to make sure that screening is never forsaken. The event generally has a pharma company as a sponsor an is attended by people from hospitals

Anyone can organise this day locally, please visit NGOs website that owns this trademark and a few set of guidelines can help you organise a spectacular event. The website for them is: ncsd.org