Despite India being declared as the diabetes capital of the world, only a few of the top health insurance companies have come forward to address this problem and provide affordable health insurance to diabetics. One of the primary reasons for diabetes care and insurance to be expensive is the nature of the condition and the complications associated with it.  The …

It is a distressing fact that India is home to over 230 million people suffering from high blood pressure, and about 70 million coping with diabetes. While both conditions are known to be threatening, the significant overlap between diabetes and hypertension make situations worse for those managing both conditions and in worst cases, fatal. With COVID restricting the visits to …

“The strongest are not those who show strength in front of you but those who win battles we know nothing about!” The age of fourteen can be quite pivotal. While some end up making futuristic career decisions, others begin to rebel and try figuring out their lives. This sea of emotions experienced during teenage, from first loves to breakups, is …

One of the topics that has got serious attention during the pandemic is sustainability. With the use of masks, PPE kits, and other non-biodegradable items to protect oneself from the virus, eco warriors across the world are facing a bigger threat to combat this plastic menace.  Every human activity causes an impact to the environment, scientifically called as carbon footprint. …

The perils of the existing pandemic are being discussed all across the globe including the consequences of Covid-19 on different aspects of human health. The one factor that is causing concerns in the healthcare industry is obesity. On World Obesity Day, we decipher the reasons why obesity could replace COVID-19 and become the next pandemic. What is Obesity? Obesity is …

Many people with diabetes are constantly challenged by the stereotypes and prejudice that arise out of the misconceptions about diabetes. While social stigma is quite familiar in the cases of religion, gender, etc., not many are aware of the issues faced by people with diabetes.  Many people are not aware of the types of diabetes and the causes of the …

As we all are aware of how battling with diabetes is a continuous process, the one thing that should be kept in mind is that with proper care and management, the condition can be controlled and should never be the reason to stop you from fulfilling your dreams. Sadly, diabetes is a serious condition present in both urban and rural …

Understanding the nutrition facts label can help in making healthier choices. However, food labels are quite difficult to decipher, especially after looking at uncommon terms, thus making it confusing to determine if the food item is good or not. Even though advertising has enabled people to make easier choices by throwing terms like ‘fresh’, ‘organic’, etc., this necessarily does not …

What if we tell you that diabetes care can now be easy and affordable, would you be believe us? Here’s proof! BeatO recently announced the launch of ‘Diabetes TOTAL’ monthly subscription holistic plan that provides a person with diabetes an affordable hospitalization insurance, cover and significant savings on all their recurring medical expenses. The plan includes unlimited access to BeatO’s diabetes monitoring …

When one thinks about diabetes complications, the body parts that primarily come to our mind are feet, eyes, kidneys, heart, and a weak immune system. However, the risks associated with diabetes are not just limited to these parts and we often tend to forget one important part that we use every second: lungs. Having diabetes increases the risk of lung …