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AUGUST 6, 2014
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Living with diabetes Diabetes, or Diabetes Mellitus, is a disorder of the metabolism where the body has trouble using glucose for energy. When we eat, our body breaks down foods known as carbohydrates (fruits, vegetables, breads, pastas, dairy and sweets) into glucose, which is sent to our cells through the bloodstream. When our body’s systems detect glucose in the blood (particularly during a meal or snack times), an organ called the pancreas releases an appropriate amount of a hormone called insulin, which makes it possible for our cells to absorb glucose and provide the energy that our body and brain need to function. Type 1 diabetes is a disorder of the body’s immune system that results from the pancreas not producing any insulin and is currently managed with a rigid therapy of artificial insulin that is usually self-administered. Type 1 diabetes represents only 5-10 per cent of all diagnosed cases. Type 2 diabetes results when the body does not respond appropriately to insulin. This more common (90-95 per cent of all cases) variety of diabetes often runs in families or racial
groups, but can also be caused by poor diet and an inactive lifestyle. Managing diabetes requires the careful, regular and frequent monitoring of blood glucose levels along with the appropriate therapy and diet as prescribed by your physician. Several devices are nowadays available to assist in returning any diabetic to an independent, safe and high quality lifestyle. These devices include home glucose monitors, continuous glucose monitoring systems and wearable insulin pumps. For further information contact Technoline Ltd on T: 2134 4345.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S – Immerse yourself in a world of colour Welcome to the Galaxy Tab S, Samsung’s flagship tablet for 2014. Available in 8.4and 10.5-inch sizes, it comes armed with the best possible specs, including a stunning 2,560 x 1,600 Super AMOLED screen, 12-hour battery life and a slim build that measures just 6.6mm in thickness. In addition, Samsung added a fingerprint reader (which is still a rarity on tablets) and free goodies such as popular magazines, Dropbox storage and a six-month Wall Street Journal subscription. Thanks to its breath-taking detail-oriented display, you can see movies and games pop with vivid colours, dark shadows and stunning contrast on the 10.5-inch display. With four times the pixels of an HDTV, the screen also keeps everything clear by auto-adjusting brightness levels based on where you are and what you’re viewing. An ultra-thin build with a comfortable design makes this tablet difficult to put down. Lightweight and perfect for travel, it connects seamlessly with other Galaxy products for you to effortlessly share photos and videos from wherever you are.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S is also incredibly familyfriendly. With Multi User Mode, everyone in the family can create a private and personalised tablet experience that can be secured with the fingerprint scanner. And for those wanting to keep the little ones entertained, Kids Mode lets you customise playtime and apps with parental controls.
The bottom line is that the Samsung Galaxy Tab S is good; really good. With a long battery life, a stunning screen and an especially thin and light design, it earns its place as an excellent piece of kit. Exclusively distributed by Sound Machine – www.soundmachine.com.mt