Change Cooking Methods to Reduce Oil and Calories

Cooking usually involves edible oil, and there are many types, such as corn oil, soybean oil, rapeseed oil, olive oil, and so on. However, we can use healthier cooking methods to reduce oil and calorie intake.Instead of stir‑frying, we can choose steaming, stewing, braising, poaching, quick‑cooking, or tossing with sauce — all are low‑oil and […]

Global Diabetes in Adolescents and Young People Has Risen Significantly in Recent Years

Traditionally, diabetes in adolescents was mostly considered type 1 diabetes. However, with improved living standards, earlier puberty, and other factors, the global prevalence of diabetes among young people has increased markedly in recent years. The main forms are early-onset type 2 diabetes and type 1 diabetes, which differ in pathogenesis, epidemiological characteristics, and health impacts.Type […]

What Causes Diabetes in Adolescents?

Adolescent diabetes refers to diabetes that occurs during adolescence, mainly including Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes.Type 1 diabetes is mostly caused by the immune system attacking pancreatic beta‑cells, leading to absolute insulin deficiency.Type 2 diabetes is closely related to genetics, obesity, physical inactivity, and unhealthy lifestyle.

Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Controlling Targets

Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is closely related to the risk of chronic diabetic complications.Each 1.0% reduction in HbA1c lowers the risk of complications by 35%.What HbA1c level should patients with diabetes aim for to prevent diabetic complications? This article provides the answer.The normal range for HbA1c is 4.0%–6.0%.Targets should be individualized based on each person’s health […]

Definition and Diagnosis of Diabetic Foot

Diabetic foot is a complication in diabetic patients characterized by foot infection, ulceration, and destruction of deep tissues caused by distal lower extremity neuropathy and vascular disease.It is managed in departments including Vascular Surgery and Endocrinology.The disease results from sensory loss due to neuropathy combined with mechanical stress leading to ulceration, and vascular disease impairing […]