{"id":3062,"date":"2018-12-07T15:31:53","date_gmt":"2018-12-07T15:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/?p=3062"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:17:34","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T07:47:34","slug":"how-are-diabetes-and-anaemia-related","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-are-diabetes-and-anaemia-related\/","title":{"rendered":"How are Diabetes and Anaemia Related?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-are-diabetes-and-anaemia-related\/#Diabetes_and_Anaemia-_Possible_Causes\" title=\"Diabetes and Anaemia- Possible Causes\">Diabetes and Anaemia- Possible Causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-are-diabetes-and-anaemia-related\/#Symptoms_of_Anaemia\" title=\"Symptoms of Anaemia\">Symptoms of Anaemia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-are-diabetes-and-anaemia-related\/#How_to_test_for_Anaemia\" title=\"How to test for Anaemia\">How to test for Anaemia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-are-diabetes-and-anaemia-related\/#Diabetes_and_Anaemia-_Treatment\" title=\"Diabetes and Anaemia- Treatment\">Diabetes and Anaemia- Treatment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/how-are-diabetes-and-anaemia-related\/#Some_good_sources_of_iron_include\" title=\"Some good sources of iron include:\">Some good sources of iron include:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Diabetes and Anaemia are intricately relates. If you are a diabetic, you\u2019ll need to have your blood checked regularly for anemia. If you are diagnosed for Anaemia early on, you can better manage the issues causing it. You need to be extra careful if you have been diagnosed with both the conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/beatoapp.com\/\/lps\/inapp-beato-paid-coach-consult-web?id=2400330&#038;campaignid=2400330&#038;source=2400330&#038;utm_content=%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F3062\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png\" class=\" wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-768x225.png 768w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-420x123.png 420w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-840x246.png 840w, https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Blog-banner-1-150x44.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.lxfaygrbddgu\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_and_Anaemia-_Possible_Causes\"><\/span><span class=\"c3\">Diabetes and Anaemia- Possible Causes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Usually, it happens because you don\u2019t have enough red blood cells which can make you more likely to get certain diabetes complications, like eye and nerve damage. It can also worsen kidney, heart, and artery disease, common to people with diabetes. Diabetes quite often leads to kidney damage and can be a reason for anaemia.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/dgT6K5lDUEFzQih55zFevwCzywNVRkBjsr1JEDqcWxacegZF_paDJPvvdQFujpb25vvweDn-Hbe46mAPKpO-4F-hmJNAForryPxMTvMUx5Yz1Qqo2swHeXV2xH6xGJFv0plcFGwu\" alt=\"diabetes and anaemia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">A healthy kidney usually knows when to start making new red blood cells and release a hormone called erythropoietin which signals the bone marrow to start making more. When kidneys are damaged they don\u2019t send out enough erythropoietin to match up to your needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">It is common for a lot of people to not realise they have a kidney problem until it\u2019s very far along. And in case you test positive for anaemia it could be a sign of a problem with your kidneys. People who are diabetic are more likely to have inflamed blood vessels. This can stop the bone marrow from getting the signal it needs to make more red blood cells.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Some medications that are used to treat diabetes can drop your levels of the protein &#8211; haemoglobin, which is needed to carry oxygen through the blood. These drugs include fibrates, metformin &amp; thiazolidinediones. If you are on one of these, talk to your doctor about your risk for anaemia. If you have had kidney dialysis, you may have blood loss, and that can also lead to anaemia.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c5\"><a class=\"c12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/diabetes-and-heart-disease-problems-treatment\/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=editors&amp;ust=1645345480092514&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Vqj1FNd2bUWhKIZs7FMHf\">Read More: Diabetes and Heart Disease<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh4.googleusercontent.com\/6olw-nmbdLhACyavcz9iz8Gx49b-qGhqnGT0Jz6xuekKCv5bMsOCXej-_Z6akumset5aMayhZ3TLE8EDaw1aPzi5VqDK6qYR17em80ex9PSr-W0v2l7QmUxzB0XjkXnIIPbN_i_6\" alt=\"Symptoms of Anaemia\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.orwmy3n8d4v3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Anaemia\"><\/span><span class=\"c3\">Symptoms of Anaemia<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">When the brain and other organs don\u2019t get enough oxygen supply, it makes you feel tired and weak. Other signs you may have anaemia include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Shortness of breath &amp; dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Pale skin<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Cold hands and feet<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Low body temperature<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Increased heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.pti38iyfv3p2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_test_for_Anaemia\"><\/span><span class=\"c3\">How to test for Anaemia<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">A complete blood count (CBC) gives your doctor an idea of what\u2019s going on in your blood. It takes a count of your red and white blood cells and platelets. It also checks whether the red blood cells are a normal size. The CBC also assesses the level of haemoglobin in your blood. If haemoglobin is low it may hint that you are anaemic.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Normal Haemoglobin Range:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c6\">For men:<\/span><span class=\"c0\">&nbsp;14 &#8211; 17.5<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c6\">For women:&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"c0\">12- 15.3<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">If you have a range that is not normal then the doctor may ask you to test for:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Iron deficiency<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Kidney failure<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Vitamin deficiency<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Internal bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Bone marrow health<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xVVXn7leB_HcFTOmBaYR4AYSQjtNQj6CK6KEO0dA_0-spWhvxSGoHzVlpDiLpNdYjaeQfwmHH2udwJJeswFkQg-Ox-VooBxdrZQwdVMpKiHGX5allJjDXOXabW4MpkCm9FxJRfdm\" alt=\"How to Treat Anaemia Among Diabetics?\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.q2g2ugkmd3wj\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diabetes_and_Anaemia-_Treatment\"><\/span><span class=\"c3\">Diabetes and Anaemia- Treatment<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">If your anaemia is because your iron levels are low, it may help to eat foods rich in iron and\/or take supplements. For people who are undergoing kidney dialysis, it is best to get iron injected directly through a vein.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">If your kidneys don\u2019t make enough EPO ( erythropoietin ) your treatment may be a synthetic version of the hormone. You may need to take this injection every week or two or while you are having your dialysis done.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Something that you should keep in mind though is that in some people along with raising the haemoglobin it can also increase your chance of a heart disease. You can lower this risk by making sure you get enough iron through the food you consume.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h.174mlqlgrwn8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_good_sources_of_iron_include\"><\/span><span class=\"c13\">Some good sources of iron include:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Beans and lentils<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Green leafy vegetables<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Tofu<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Fish<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Dried fruits, like raisins and apricots<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"c0\">Oysters<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c0\">Another thing to note is that the body absorbs iron better when in a combination of Vitamin C, like in fruits and vegetables. Too much tea and coffee consumption can lead to less absorption.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"c10\">A good diet and regular exercise can also help. Just make sure to keep a check on your blood sugar levels using a&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"c10\">glucometer<\/span><span class=\"c0\">&nbsp;while managing your condition.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":10058,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[6,7,8,85,54],"class_list":["post-3062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diabetes-basics","tag-diabetes","tag-diabetes-care","tag-diabetes-management","tag-glucometer","tag-healthcare"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3062"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3062"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3062\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19324,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3062\/revisions\/19324"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10058"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.beatoapp.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}