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  I recently taught some group of people on the topic (Myths of diabetes) and it was an interesting time. Everything in life has Myths that human minds have conceived. Myths can be gotten from diluted or modified facts. Diseases like diabetes have their own Myths. Let's mention a few with their facts.  People with diabetes cannot eat sugar or carbohydrates.  fact: A diabetic can eat anything but in moderation. A fist-sized carbohydrate is better recommended while filling the rest of the plate with veggies and protein. Generally for a healthy lifestyle, carbohydrate should be about a quarter of the plate. Moderate intake of food with medication and regular exercise are better combined. Do not take medication without eating. Type 2 diabetes affects only fat people.  Fact: The word 'only' makes it false. There's no absolute in medical science, moreover there are thin people living with diabetes. It is worthy of note however that being fat is a risk factor for type 2 d...

  Ringworm: What is it? How can I know have it or at least prevent it? Hi friends, I got an invitation from a journalist to be interviewed on this particular subject matter, so I thought of sharing it with you. Have a great read.  What is Ringworm?   Ringworm is a very common type of infection caused by a group of fungi on the scalp, hair, body, nail, underpants, feet and virtually any part of the body where there's skin, hair and nails. The words 'Tinea infection' is used medically for this condition such that it is called Tinea capitis for scalp infection, Tinea corporis if found on the body, Tinea cruris for underpant infection, inner thighs and buttocks, Tinea unguium for nail infection and it goes on like that depending on the part of the body affected.  Exactly what causes Ringworm?   Ringworm is caused by fungi, there are different types in this Tinea category. These types are also called dermatophytes (skin plants). Fungi are microorganisms that can also...

SICKLE CELL ANEMIA: COPING STRATEGIES.   There are warriors out there battling with this preventable disease.  What is sickle cell disease?  It's a disease that originated from the genetic makeup of the red blood cells. The normal is the AA genotype, however due to mutation and rearrangement of the components of this gene, we get a new combination entirely giving us the S type. There are also more types of new combinations including the C type. Being a SS or SC depends on what is combined as a pair in the genetic composition of the red blood cells.  While the above remains purely genetic and scientific we should understand that those bad combinations resulted in the recurrent crises these people have.  The normal genotype A blood cells is round in shape making them able to carry red blood cells round the body and do not change shapes in the presence of reduced oxygen, however, the S or C blood is Unstable and changes shape suddenly losing its oxygen carrying cap...