Diabetes Care and Management

It is true, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Having breakfast is the best way to increase fibre in your diet. Breakfast helps kick-start your metabolism the right way. Studies suggest that skipping breakfast regularly can increase the chances of a heart attack or coronary heart disease by 27%. It can also lead to increase in the …

Monitoring sugar levels when you have diabetes is very important. The 3 keys to diabetes are medication, diet and exercise. But certain medications or food can spike sugar levels. The major nutrients in food are carbs, proteins and fat. When we consume any food our body converts it into glucose. Glucose is used for energy and help the body’s functioning …

What is blood sugar? Blood sugar or glucose is the sugar that the bloodstream carries to all cells in order to supply energy. This sugar comes from the food we eat. The blood’s internal environment needs to be stable in order for the body to function properly. Blood glucose levels keep fluctuating throughout the day, and at times can lead …

Managing blood glucose levels is the centre point for every diabetic. High blood sugar or hyperglycemia is a major concern for diabetics. Maintaining low blood sugar for diabetics can be difficult yet is essential. High blood glucose levels and resistance to insulin is linked to inflammation, heart disease and diabetes. Frequent or ongoing increase in blood sugar can cause nerve …

People with diabetes usually have high blood sugar or fluctuating sugar levels. But the spike in blood sugar is usually preventable. A prolonged rise in sugar levels can lead someone who is prediabetic to full blown diabetes. Therefore, keeping a normal blood sugar level is essential. Diabetes care and Diabetes Management: How to manage sugar naturally? 1. Balance with plenty …

What is fasting blood sugar? Blood glucose levels when you wake up in the morning is called fasting blood sugar. The fasting blood sugar level may not only depend on the food you ate before bed but also on the medication undergoing. The liver usually releases glucose overnight and therefore glucose levels are higher between 3 A.M. and 6 A.M. …

What is blood glucose levels? Glucose (blood sugar) is the key to keeping the working of the body in good condition. Glucose levels when start to fluctuate, the body starts showing signs of unhealthy functioning. Glucose + Health fat is the preferred source of energy in the body in the form of carbohydrates. While glucose is important, it is also …

What is blood sugar? Blood sugar is the amount of glucose (sugar) present in the blood. Glucose is obtained from the food that we consume. Food contains many different types of sugars such as sorbitol, fructose, maltose etc. These sugars, have no effect in metabolism, regulation of the insulin hormone and blood sugar levels. Therefore, sugar is referred to glucose …

Karela or Bitter gourd is a medicinal vegetable-fruit. It is known to be associated with blood sugar levels. Bitter-gourd or Karela consists of nutritional values like vitamins, minerals, iron, zinc, potassium, calcium and phosphorous.   Karela also contains cancer fighting properties and is a great medicine for leukemia. Karela is considered as one of the best remedies for diabetes. A …

Living with Diabetes in India is a skill one learns to master with frequent festivities and exchange of sweets along with occasion based fasting periods like Ramadan, Navratri or even individual days of fasting depending on faith and religion. Maintaining healthy blood glucose levels demands proactive approach amidst all the delicacies being served at every Indian occasion. Fasting is considered …