Diabetes Care and Management

When blood sugar levels go too high, it is known as diabetes, which results from genetic history as well as some lifestyle changes. Insulin is a hormone which is made by the pancreas and helps glucose from the food consumed to go into your cells. Most diabetics also develop type 2 diabetes due to lack of diabetes management wherein your …

Diabetes is a lifestyle disease which requires following a well-defined diabetes management routine with respect to your diet and exercise regime as planned by your doctor or personalized diabetes coach to keep sugar level in blood normal. Since diet plays a major role in diabetes management, it is best to consume a nutritious meal spread across the day at regular …

Tobacco in general is known to cause an array of bad effects on our health. It can be a trigger to various diseases and in some cases worsen the situation to almost death. Tobacco is known to be a threat to Cancer, Respiratory Diseases, Psychological Disorders and in some be a reason for threat to cardiovascular disease due to diabetes. …

Recent advancements in diabetes management show that diabetes has penetrated the younger age-group too. Diabetes has increasingly become common among children. The two types of diabetes prevalent among children can be better understood as follows: Type 1 Diabetes Once named juvenile diabetes, type 1 diabetes is usually associated with sudden weight loss, extreme thirst, and frequent urination. Diabetes type 1 …

Diabetes management during the scorching heat requires certain changes in your routine in order to ensure you do not get exhausted and also to maintain your blood sugar levels. It is particularly important to manage your medication and insulin etc. in order to remain fit and active despite the heat. Staying hydrated is the most significant aspect of dealing with …

If you experience any of these symptoms : severe increased thirst, frequent urination, unexplained weight loss, increased hunger, tingling of your hands or feet — your should get a test for diabetes. To confirm the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes, your will need a fasting plasma glucose test or a casual plasma glucose. Diabetes and Fasting Plasma Glucose: The fasting …

Our body mass index has a strong link to diabetes and insulin resistance. Diabetes mellitus can alter carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. This alteration is caused due to the absence of insulin secretion, either due to progressive or marked inability of  the pancreas to produce insulin or because of insulin resistance. Diabetes is broadly classified into 2 categories- Type 1 …

If you are a regular visitor to restaurants, weddings and events or just daily food consumption bothers you then try out this great way to eat right –  ‘The Plate Method’. The Plate Method is a simple way of planning you meals by dividing the portions on the plate. The outcome of this method is good food, in the right …

Women who have diabetes before they get pregnant have different health concerns as compared to diabetics. In addition to pregnancy related changes your body will also be affected by your blood sugar levels and diabetes medications. If you’re thinking of having a baby, certain steps can help reduce the risk and complications. Be Prepared: A preconception counseling can help you …

Diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, is a condition where in the human body is unable to utilize the insulin correctly and the pancreas are not able to produce enough insulin to overcome this resistance. In management of diabetes or to control diabetes, your daily diet and choice of good food for diabetic patient plays a great role and hence every …