

Understanding Diabetes Distress: Navigating the Emotional Strain of Chronic Illness.
Diabetes is more than a medical condition; it’s a lifestyle. For many, managing diabetes involves constant monitoring of blood sugar...
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Oct 15, 20243 min read


Thriving in the Workplace While Managing Diabetes in Kenya
Living with diabetes requires careful management, especially in a workplace setting. However, with the right strategies and a supportive...
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Aug 9, 20242 min read


Understanding the Link Between Diabetes and Kidney Health
Diabetes is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the body either can't produce enough insulin or...
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Jun 10, 20242 min read


Nurturing Moms-to-Be: A Personal Journey with Gestational Diabetes
Welcome to the Diabetes Management Centre, where we embark on a journey with you through the ups and downs of managing gestational...
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May 13, 20242 min read


The Diabetes and Mental Health Connection
Living with diabetes can be challenging. Constant blood sugar monitoring, medication management, and lifestyle adjustments can create a...
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Apr 17, 20242 min read


Shedding Light on the Link: Diabetes and Obesity
Diabetes and obesity often get mentioned in the same breath, but what exactly is the connection between these two conditions? Buckle up,...
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Mar 5, 20242 min read


Navigating Diabetes in Relationships: The Crucial Role of Understanding and Support
Living with diabetes is a constant balancing act, and it doesn't just affect the individual diagnosed; its impact ripples through...
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Feb 19, 20242 min read


Our new year resolution to you
As we step into a new year, it's a pivotal time for individuals with diabetes to chart a course toward healthier living. As your guide in...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Should I Tell My Friends I have Diabetes?
After a diagnosis of Diabetes, life feels like it has done a 360 on you and you suddenly must learn so much about your body. Most often,...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Sep 8, 20222 min read


5 Tips to Painless Insulin Injections
Insulin is part and parcel of treatment of patients with Diabetes. All patients with Type 1 Diabetes are on insulin, usually four times a...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Aug 17, 20222 min read


4 Tips To Overcome Diabetes Fatigue
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic illness which can have a toll on people. Patients with diabetes have a higher risk of developing anxiety...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Jul 14, 20222 min read


How To Treat a Hypo?
Hypoglycaemia, also commonly known as a Hypo, is when a blood glucose goes below <3.9mmol/L. A hypo can be unnerving for most and require...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Mar 23, 20221 min read


5 reasons you are not achieving your HBA1C goal
HBA1C is a blood test that looks at your diabetes control over a period of 3 months. You must be wondering why despite taking your...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Oct 14, 20212 min read


Is Diabetes Ruining My Marriage? Part 2
Dear all, In our last post we discussed on the effects of recurrent fungal infection in women causing marital issues. Today I will touch...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Jul 7, 20212 min read


Is Diabetes Ruining my Marriage? Part 1
Dear all I hope you have all been well. I met quite an interesting profile of patients the last few weeks and one constant issue among...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Jun 9, 20212 min read


What is hyperglycaemia & how do I treat it?
Dear all, We hear a lot of this word hyperglycaemia in Diabetes and today we shall cover quick ways to help pick out hyperglycaemia and...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Mar 10, 20212 min read


How to best check for your blood glucose
Hello everyone, I get asked a lot of questions about how to best check for blood glucose. What we do at Diabetes Management Centre is...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Feb 13, 20212 min read


What word will you pick?
Hello everyone, I hope you all have had a good start to the year. Most of us begin a new year with setting resolutions which honestly, we...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Jan 31, 20212 min read


6 tips to mindful eating
Hello everyone, I hope you are all having a good 2021 so far. With all that is happening around us I believe it is very important to...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Jan 18, 20211 min read


How can sleep affect your Diabetes Management
Dear all, Sleep is a natural phenomenon yet so many people have so many challenges with it. Its really not about how many hours of sleep...
Dr. Salwa Shahbal
Sep 9, 20201 min read







