Diabetes basics

Blood glucose monitoring helps you check and know your sugar levels anytime, anywhere. This is a crucial part of diabetes management as it prevents sudden complications and one can take preventive actions accordingly. How to Monitor and control Blood Glucose Levels? When you have diabetes, self-testing is an integral part of diabetes care. In this era of advancement, glucometers have …

Healthcare during the perils of a pandemic continues to be the utmost priority. With more and more people focusing on their individual health, doctors are having a hard time catering to so many patients and have been finding it overwhelming. Although it is advised to stay indoors, medical attention has seen exponential growth in these last months. In order to …

Understanding Diabetes & Hypertension Hypertension (high blood pressure) often affects people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Having these conditions together can make them both worse. Hypertension is also known as the “silent killer”. This is because it usually has no signs or symptoms and many people are not aware they have it. A blood pressure higher than 140/90 …

Did you know liver is the second-largest and one of the most complex organs in the body? From everything you consume i.e. eating or drinking, including medicines, passes through your liver. In fact, it is one of the most important organs of the body without which survival is not possible and can cause easy damage if you don’t take good …

Amid the economic and social disruptions, the COVID-19 has also confined people from all age groups to stay indoors and physically isolate themselves. Combine this with the extensive news of the pandemic; it is no surprise that mental health is on a downfall and anxiety is on the rise. Although we all know the need of self-isolation and have access …

On the occasion of National Safe Motherhood Day, let us know in detail about – Gestational Diabetes, Risk Factors for Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, it’s complications and Tips for a healthy pregnancy as a diabetic. Understanding Gestational Diabetes Pregnant women who have never had diabetes but experience high blood sugar levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes. High blood …

Diabetes is a condition which requires a change in lifestyle, including diet, exercise, sleep, and others. However, in certain cases, medications are the sole way of managing sugar levels. While the allopathic medical system is commonly adopted by people living with diabetes and suggested by doctors, homoeopathy is an alternative medical system which is gaining popularity in treating diabetes. On …

A high blood pressure that is when your blood moves through your vessels with too much force is a high-risk factor for heart diseases, kidney problems and can affect your eyesight. Having diabetes with high blood pressure further puts one at a greater risk for heart diseases. Adhering to a healthy routine and a proper diet is fundamental to managing …

Amid the ongoing influenza pandemic, the forced confinement of people has adversely affected the lifestyle of individuals. Although the best way to stay safe during this epidemic for people with chronic medical conditions, especially diabetics, is by staying indoors, what are the essential ways to keep you fit and healthy and maintain sugar levels when staying at home? Being fit …

This healthy, colourful protein-packed salad cum mini-meal will have you asking for more every time. It’s perfect for your in-between meal snack. With low calorie and high fibre content, it ensures your sugar levels stay in control. It takes just 15 minutes to prep up, and you can make innumerable variations. Enjoy! Ingredients: 1) 1 cup boiled black chickpeas 2) …