Care for People with Diabetes during The Moslem Pilgrimage (Haj): An Overview

Care for People with Diabetes during The Moslem Pilgrimage (Haj) An Overview

Haj is one of the five cardinal components of Islam commonly known as the five pillars of Islam. Approximately two million Muslims perform it each year. Haj involves travel to the holy sites in and around Mecca and Medina during a specified short period of time in a limited space, not usually inhabited by such a large number of people. This article deals with the effects of this event on diabet...

Recommendations for patients with diabetes mellitus during hajj pilgrimage

| October 2012 | 988 L e t t e r t o e d it o r • If possible, prepare a cool pack to store insulin. • Prepare glucose and ketone dipsticks (to know the state of diabetes control during Ihram). • Choose shoes, sandals and flip flops with appropriate shape and size (front of shoes should be wide enough to avoid extra pressure on your feet and toes during long walking). • Pack your medications in...

Health system responsiveness for outpatient care in people with diabetes Mellitus in Tehran

Background: World Health Organization (WHO) defines three goals to assess the performance of a health system: the state of health, fairness in financial contribution and responsiveness. We assessed the responsiveness of health system for patients with diabetes in a defined population cohort in Tehran, Iran. Methods: Total responsiveness and eight domains (prompt attention, dignity, communica...

Foot care for people with diabetes.

Foot complications are common in people with diabetes. Ulcers often become infected and, if not treated promptly, can result in sepsis and gangrene requiring amputation. The specialised nursing intervention in this study varied according to the assessed risk. Patients with diabetic neuropathy received treatment every six months. This comprised toenail cutting, trimming of trichophytic nail with...

Foot care tips for people with diabetes.