Diabetes Care and Management

Veganism is one of the most chosen lifestyles in recent times. In fact, the rise in people becoming vegans have tripled over time. One of the reasons for this spike is the health benefits of plant-based foods such as prevention of diabetes, lower risk of chronic diseases, and such. However, one of the common questions about vegan diabetic is to …

One of the most important factors to overcome diabetes is choosing the right foods. Although no food is off-limit, it is always best to stick to the best foods for diabetes. The main goal of a diabetic while choosing food is to ensure the blood sugar levels after the meal does not spike out of control.  On World Food Day, …

According to studies, diabetes and depression have known to go hand in hand. People with diabetes are three times more likely to be depressed in comparison to people without diabetes. It is the most common psychiatric disorder seen in the diabetes community. Moreover, depression, along with diabetes, can have a serious impact on an individual’s health and motivation to manage …

Having diabetes requires you to monitor your sugar levels regularly to avoid any complications. However, another important aspect of reading your diabetes reading is the accuracy of the blood glucose reading.  Here are five significant factors that affect the accuracy of the blood sugar readings:    Environmental Conditions  Although this is an external factor and is beyond your control, necessary …

Navratri fasting during diabetes is a bit tricky. Don’t worry, we have got you covered. Check out below the diabetic-friendly diet plan for Navratri.   1) Early Morning   2) Breakfast 3) Mid-Morning   4) Lunch     5) Evening   6) Dinner     7) Bedtime Please do remember We suggest you have a word with your endocrinologist and …

The elderly in society plays a crucial role in shaping society, and they have been the custodians of tradition. However, they are the most vulnerable amongst all of us and require special healthcare. On International Day for the Elderly, we tell you the ways to provide special care to manage diabetes in the elderly. Managing diabetes in the elderly can …

Most people with diabetes are often told about the link between heart disease and diabetes. In fact, studies have suggested that 65% of people with diabetes will have some sort of heart disease, if not appropriately managed.  Although all types of diabetics are at risk of heart complications, the risk is seen to be higher in those with Type-2 diabetes. …

Contraception allows you to have a safe sexual life and enables you to choose whether you want to have a baby or not. Although it does not protect you from sexually transmitted infections, it surely is not stopped by diabetes in women. Since there are various contraceptive choices available, on World Contraception Day, we tell you all about the challenges …

Did you know people with diabetes are at a major risk of cancer? Studies have shown that elevated blood sugar levels carry a higher risk for different forms of cancer. Although diabetes and cancer together can cause a lot of difficulties in managing the former, there are a few ways that can help you bring your sugar levels to the …

Recent studies have suggested that there is a close link between diabetes and Alzheimer’s. In fact, this unique connection that has been uncovered by researchers indicates that spike in sugar levels can cause loss of memory in people. On World Alzheimer’s Day, we tell you all about this condition and how elevated sugar levels can become a cause for Alzheimer’s. …