Dr Nora

Type 1 Diabetes | Everything You Need to Know

From what it is, who it affects, the symptoms and how to best manage it?

SUGAR

First up. Lets talk about sugar, its everywhere. With its popular sweet taste, it’s used in food, drinks and even medicines.

Normally when your body has sugar, it produces insulin which converts the sugar into energy. The problem of course is that if you have too much sugar, too much energy will be produced for you to utilise and it’ll then be stored as fat.

Type 1 diabetes is classed as an autoimmune condition (this means that the body’s immune system which usually helps you fight diseases, actually... Read More

Did you know that Diabetes is the leading cause of reversible blindness in Australia?

Eye checks are simple and quick and usually bulk billed with a valid Medicare card. 👀

So put your health first and look stunning at the same time.

Take care and stay healthy 😊

Dr Nora x

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How to Test Your Blood Sugar (Glucose) Level at Home 🤔

In this demonstration I’ll be showing you how to use a Glucometer (Glucose Meter) device to measure your blood sugar.

First, put your test strip in your machine.

Then choose your finger.

Get your needle, otherwise know as a lancet.

Prick your finger.

Push the blood.

Place a drop of blood - on test strip.

And Wait for the reading.

WHERE TO BUY

One Touch: http://vtudio.com/a/?a=blood+glucose+device+onetouch

Accu Chek: http://vtudio.com/a/?a=blood+glucose+device+accuchek

THANKS

Thanks for watching, if you have any questions feel free to leave a comment below, and be sure to view our other videos on diabetes.

Take care and stay healthy.

Dr Nora x

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Diabetes Week | The Facts, Myths, Theresa May is Diabetic? and Why You Should Care

Did you know every 5 minutes in Australia someone is developing diabetes?

Every day this week I’ll be sharing with you the different types of diabetes from Type 1, Type 2, Gestational and Pre-diabetes, what causes them, the symptoms, how to manage it and how to lower your risk.

MYTHS

Unlike other diseases such as the common cold or flu. Diabetes is not contagious. It cannot be passed by kissing and it is not a sexually transmitted disease.

You don’t just get diabetes because you are overweight. Whilst it is a risk factor, not all overweight people will develop diabetes and similarly not all... Read More

Q&A with Dr Nora | Ep.1 All Your Cosmetic Questions Answered

Join me as I answer all of your cosmetic questions. Sharing my experience on if it really hurts? Has anyone cried? Which are my favourite treatments? And for you students out there what you need to be a cosmetic doctor yourself.

Take care and stay healthy 😊

Dr Nora x

Originally aired live on Friday 6th July 9PM AEST.

You can view more video demonstrations or arrange to drop by at my website: http://drnora.com

Warning: Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.

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