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There are many misconceptions that the public at large may have about diabetes. It is important to learn when to separate fact  from fiction. Above are some examples . Misconceptions explained: 1) Some people do not believe that high blood sugar can affect vision. Research shows it does. 2) Some believe Insulin can be used as a "quick fix " after indulging in  poor habits.  3) Another misconception is " sugar free " is the way out to calorie control. * It is important to seek medical help for clarification of any uncertainty. This would make for good management and a healthier lifestyle. Diabetic Retinopathy - a complication of diabetes mellitus. This condition results in poor vision and possible blindness. This is caused by weakening  and leaking of the blood vessels in the eye. * It is important for the diabetic patient not only to be aware of these problems, but also to seek medical advice on how to avoid them happening. Enjoy learning more : Grandmatrin...

You may not be a medical person, but may have to live through a family member or friend being cared for in the ICU. There  are some simple facts that might help. What if you walked in to the ICU to find a family member connected to equipment such as ICP monitoring? Scary! What does ICP mean and why is it done? ICP means Intracranial Pressure Monitoring. This refers to a method of monitoring pressures inside the brain. If someone has sustained a brain injury like hemorrhagic stroke, car or skiing accident, a blow to the head after falling and more, ICP Monitoring may be done. An EVD ( external ventricular device) is inserted by the doctor, to relieve swelling in the brain and measure the pressures. Preparation for ICP monitoring: The doctor under sterile conditions, introduces a device to measure the brain pressures and sometimes drain the excess blood and fluids. Medications may also be used, as ordered by the doctor. When ICP monitoring is done, the brain injured patient requires ...

Infection may be spread in many ways. Colds and flu's  may result from a weakened immune system. Salad bars, restaurants , coffee shops, public transportation and more, are some of the ways in which viruses can spread.