How to check your own blood sugar level: Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring For Type 2 Diabetes
23 July 2021
This video does not relate to any specific blood glucose monitor nor does it intend to replace the user guide supplied by the manufacturer of blood glucose monitors or any other equipment used in the process of monitoring blood glucose. Please liaise with the blood glucose monitor's manufacturers for any specific questions. Please consult with your healthcare team before making...
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Motivating yourself to monitor blood glucose: Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring For Type 2 Diabetes
22 July 2021
Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring For Type 2 Diabetes: Motivating yourself to self-monitor Keeping yourself motivated can often be quite tough. Having to monitor your blood glucose regularly can get on top of you sometimes, but it's important to remember that there is a purpose to what you are doing. Getting organised and making a plan may help you to become more...
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Is digital healthcare the answer? A fireside chat (recording)
6 July 2021
Digital tools are increasingly becoming established in all aspects of healthcare. With uptake increased by the pandemic, is it likely they will play a bigger role in our healthcare landscape going forward? Our latest webinar explores the topic "Is digital healthcare the answer?" During this first in a three-part series of webinars exploring digital healthcare, Claire Marriott (Medical Affairs Lead at Roche Diabetes Care) chairs a "fireside chat" with Professor Rishabh Prasad, Professor of Digital Medicine, Chairman of Willows Health Medical Centre (Leicester), and Co-founder and...
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Cauliflower Tacos with fresh Mango Salsa
14 June 2021
This zingy vegetarian taco recipe is perfect for the summer months as either a snack or main meal. There are lots of options to amend this recipe so it will never get boring. Taco Ingredients: 12 Corn Tortillas (warmed) 1 whole cauliflower 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup Breadcrumbs 1 tsp. Garlic powder 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika ¼ tsp. Cayenne 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Ground Cumin Mango Salsa: 1 Mango cut into pieces 2 tbsp. Lime Juice 1 tbsp. Coriander (chopped coarsely) ¼ tsp. Salt...
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I felt like a unicorn
3 June 2021
Andreas Claus Kistner is Chapter Head Architecture & Emerging Technologies in Roche Pharma Informatics in Kaiseraugst. He is a founding member of the OPEN group in Basel for LGBTQ+ employees and brings up several important issues that have recently affected the community. Allies play the role of change drivers within the evolution of a norm. On the one hand they support the acceptance of diversity and of different values, and on the other, they make a bias obvious. If a LGBTQ+ colleague gets offended by a statement, it is expected that the person will defend herself/himself. But there is a higher impact if a non-...
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Everything you need to know about HbA1c
28 May 2021
Haemoglobin, A1c, HbA1c, A1c… You’ve probably heard these letters and numbers before. But what do they actually mean? What is a HbA1c test? What is a “normal” HbA1c level? What can you do to lower your A1c? These are great questions. Well, we’ve put together everything you need to know about HbA1c here. What is the HbA1c test? Haemoglobin is the part of your blood that carries oxygen. It’s what gives your blood its red colour. When glucose is processed by your body and enters your bloodstream, a small amount of it attaches to this haemoglobin. It binds to produce glycated haemoglobin (commonly known as...
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What are the symptoms of diabetes?
19 May 2021
In this article, we will first look at some of the common symptoms of diabetes. We will then look at differences that may occur in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. If you, or someone you love, identifies with these signs, talking to a doctor is crucial. When it comes to identifying diabetes, everyone's a little different. It is essential to remember that diabetes does not always appear in one clear way. Sometimes the symptoms seem sudden. Other times it is gradual. Knowing the early signs of diabetes can help you protect the ones you love. What are the warning signs of diabetes? There are eight signs...
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Diabulimia and Diabetes
23 April 2021
There are a number of different eating disorders that are fairly common in the general public, however they are not generally spoken about openly. This can contribute to a low level of awareness and understanding of the impact of these conditions. Eating disorders that you may recognise, like anorexia and bulimia, are quite common among people with diabetes, but did you know there are also diabetes-specific eating disorders that many people struggle with? The most common of these is diabulimia. Here we have taken a closer look at this condition, and answered some questions you may have. What is diabulimia...
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How to check your own blood sugar level: Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring For Type 2 Diabetes
23 July 2021
This video does not relate to any specific blood glucose monitor nor does it intend to replace the user guide supplied by the manufacturer of blood glucose monitors or any other equipment used in the process of monitoring blood glucose. Please liaise with the blood glucose monitor's manufacturers for any specific questions. Please consult with your healthcare team before making...
Read More Motivating yourself to monitor blood glucose: Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring For Type 2 Diabetes
22 July 2021
Meaningful Blood Glucose Monitoring For Type 2 Diabetes: Motivating yourself to self-monitor Keeping yourself motivated can often be quite tough. Having to monitor your blood glucose regularly can get on top of you sometimes, but it's important to remember that there is a purpose to what you are doing. Getting organised and making a plan may help you to become more...
Read More Is digital healthcare the answer? A fireside chat (recording)
6 July 2021
Digital tools are increasingly becoming established in all aspects of healthcare. With uptake increased by the pandemic, is it likely they will play a bigger role in our healthcare landscape going forward? Our latest webinar explores the topic "Is digital healthcare the answer?" During this first in a three-part series of webinars exploring digital healthcare, Claire Marriott (Medical Affairs Lead at Roche Diabetes Care) chairs a "fireside chat" with Professor Rishabh Prasad, Professor of Digital Medicine, Chairman of Willows Health Medical Centre (Leicester), and Co-founder and...
Read More Cauliflower Tacos with fresh Mango Salsa
14 June 2021
This zingy vegetarian taco recipe is perfect for the summer months as either a snack or main meal. There are lots of options to amend this recipe so it will never get boring. Taco Ingredients: 12 Corn Tortillas (warmed) 1 whole cauliflower 1 cup coconut milk 1 cup Breadcrumbs 1 tsp. Garlic powder 1 tsp. Smoked Paprika ¼ tsp. Cayenne 1 tsp. Salt 1 tsp. Ground Cumin Mango Salsa: 1 Mango cut into pieces 2 tbsp. Lime Juice 1 tbsp. Coriander (chopped coarsely) ¼ tsp. Salt...
Read More I felt like a unicorn
3 June 2021
Andreas Claus Kistner is Chapter Head Architecture & Emerging Technologies in Roche Pharma Informatics in Kaiseraugst. He is a founding member of the OPEN group in Basel for LGBTQ+ employees and brings up several important issues that have recently affected the community. Allies play the role of change drivers within the evolution of a norm. On the one hand they support the acceptance of diversity and of different values, and on the other, they make a bias obvious. If a LGBTQ+ colleague gets offended by a statement, it is expected that the person will defend herself/himself. But there is a higher impact if a non-...
Read More Everything you need to know about HbA1c
28 May 2021
Haemoglobin, A1c, HbA1c, A1c… You’ve probably heard these letters and numbers before. But what do they actually mean? What is a HbA1c test? What is a “normal” HbA1c level? What can you do to lower your A1c? These are great questions. Well, we’ve put together everything you need to know about HbA1c here. What is the HbA1c test? Haemoglobin is the part of your blood that carries oxygen. It’s what gives your blood its red colour. When glucose is processed by your body and enters your bloodstream, a small amount of it attaches to this haemoglobin. It binds to produce glycated haemoglobin (commonly known as...
Read More What are the symptoms of diabetes?
19 May 2021
In this article, we will first look at some of the common symptoms of diabetes. We will then look at differences that may occur in Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. If you, or someone you love, identifies with these signs, talking to a doctor is crucial. When it comes to identifying diabetes, everyone's a little different. It is essential to remember that diabetes does not always appear in one clear way. Sometimes the symptoms seem sudden. Other times it is gradual. Knowing the early signs of diabetes can help you protect the ones you love. What are the warning signs of diabetes? There are eight signs...
Read More Diabulimia and Diabetes
23 April 2021
There are a number of different eating disorders that are fairly common in the general public, however they are not generally spoken about openly. This can contribute to a low level of awareness and understanding of the impact of these conditions. Eating disorders that you may recognise, like anorexia and bulimia, are quite common among people with diabetes, but did you know there are also diabetes-specific eating disorders that many people struggle with? The most common of these is diabulimia. Here we have taken a closer look at this condition, and answered some questions you may have. What is diabulimia...
Read More