Diabetes Tips

Diabetes is a condition where the sugar level or blood glucose increases above the normal. It basically results from the incompetence of the glucose to get into the body cell that further ends in starving of the cells for food (glucose). Diabetes is said to be a prolonged illness that has adverse consequence on human’s body physically, mentally & socially. …

When it comes to living with a progressive lifestyle disease like diabetes, preparing for the worst case scenario is not being pessimistic. It is in fact being smart. Preparing in advance for the possible emergency situation which may occur without prior warning is always better than facing health complications later on. Diabetics need to be vary of even the slightest …

Living with diabetes demands constant monitoring of blood sugar levels and it is for this reason that glucometers have been in use to assess normal blood sugar level given the ease and convenience of its use and readings. Keep track of your blood sugar levels by using glucometer from the comfort of your home or office and enjoy a healthy …

Whether you enjoy it or absolutely recoil at the thought of stepping out in the mess, the monsoons are here again and it is raining healthy advice everywhere, especially for those dealing with diabetes. Monsoon calls for extra care for diabetics as part of their diabetes management as they not only have to avoid unhealthy food cravings but also manage …

An important aspect of diabetes management is travelling with diabetes, which is no uphill task as with proper planning, one can easily prepare to have a safe and enjoyable journey. While there may be certain challenges before, during and after the journey as a part of the management of diabetes mellitus, with proper doctor consultation and management of diet and …

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders in which either the body does not produce enough insulin or is not able to use the insulin in the body. This leads to high blood glucose or sugar levels. Diabetes and oral health are very closely related and form a vicious cycle. Some of the common oral conditions associated with high …

Diabetes is a condition which occurs when there is excessively high sugar level in blood. It is a lifelong condition which cannot be cured but measures can be taken to live a normal and comfortable life with it. More than 62 million people of India are affected due to it and nearly 1 million die due to diabetes every year. …

Diabetes, referred to as ‘Diabetes mellitus’ by doctors, is a chronic lifestyle disease which occurs due to high blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. This condition is caused either due to irregular insulin production or due to improper exchange of response between insulin and the body cells, or both. It is estimated that over 382 million people of the world are …

What is fatty liver disease? Fatty liver disease is a condition where fat builds up in your liver. This condition can lead to inflammation of cells, causing the liver to get bigger. There are 2 main types of this condition: Nonalcoholic – This is a condition where fat deposits are not caused due to alcohol consumption. Alcoholic also known as …

Managing diabetes with a fast paced and hectic lifestyle can be quite a task, especially during the late evening hours when you have just arrived from work and are looking for a quick meal to curb those hunger pangs. However, this is the time when you must be careful of what you eat in order to have balanced blood sugar …