Understanding Anaemia and Diabetes

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What is Anaemia?

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Anaemia is a condition where you don't have enough healthy red blood cells.

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Common symptoms of Anaemia include:

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Feeling very tired, pale or yellowish skin, irregular heartbeats, shortness of breath, dizziness.

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How does Anaemia affect the body?

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Less oxygen reaches organs and tissues, the heart works harder, and skin may look paler.

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Effects of Anaemia on the brain include:

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Difficulty concentrating, headaches, dizziness.

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Anaemia's impact on energy levels:

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You might feel exhausted even after resting and simple tasks can feel challenging.

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How does Anaemia affect exercise?

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Exercise might be more difficult, and you may get out of breath easier.

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Treatments for Anaemia include:

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Iron supplements, iron-rich foods, vitamin B12 or folate supplements, and blood transfusions.

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Prevention of Anaemia involves:

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Eating a balanced diet with iron-rich foods and getting enough vitamin C, B12, and folate.

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What is Diabetes?

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Diabetes is a condition that affects how your body uses glucose (sugar).

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Types of Diabetes:

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Type 1: Body doesn't produce insulin. Type 2: Body doesn't use insulin well. Gestational: Occurs during pregnancy.