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Diabetes is a condition developed due to chronic high blood glucose levels in the body. Lifestyle, genetics and stress are the primary causative factors responsible for onset of diabetes. Diabetes affects over 65 million persons in India (International Diabetes Federation; 2015). Although, diabetes can be managed well with medications, diet and exercise; health experts always inform about its long term …

Pregnant women who have never had diabetes but experience high blood sugar levels during pregnancy are said to have gestational diabetes. High blood sugar from the mother causes high blood sugar in the baby. If left untreated it can cause problems in the baby. Proactive diabetes care and diabetes management is essential in order to ensure the harmful effects of …

Diabetes care and diabetes management extends beyond regular sugar level monitoring. Fluctuating blood sugar levels cause irreversible damage to your kidneys in the long run. Our Kidneys are made up of thousands of tiny blood vessels whose main function is to filter waste from our blood. Diabetes can cause damage to the blood vessels thereby affecting this filtering process and …

It is essential to have a balanced, planned and nutritious diet. A good diet should be flexible, with ample choices and also customized to one’s needs. There should be a focus on the carbohydrate count and the glycemic index. If the diabetic diet plan is set right, it will help in controlling the sugar levels, the cholesterol and the weight. …

Insulin is commonly known as an essential part of diabetes management and maintaining normal blood sugar levels. But not many of us know about the role insulin plays inside our body with respect to managing your blood sugar levels. Role of Insulin in Diabetes • Insulin regulates sugar levels in your bloodstream and helps maintain them within the normal range. …

Years come and pass by, the calendar changes every time and so does your health resolutions for the upcoming year. But if you observe closely, some of us end up making the same resolutions for a better health almost every year simply because we end up forgetting them only three months into the New Year. While working towards leading a …

Come December and it is amazing how everyone start recalling each other’s likes and preferences in order to shortlist the ideal Christmas gifts for their friends and family members. Despite all the research, brain storming and of course the heart-warming, being decisive about Christmas gifts seems a far-fetched possibility. This dilemma becomes tougher to come out from if your friends …

1. 45 minutes to ONE-hour walk is mandatory An important part of your diabetes care involves keeping yourself physically active and fit. If national diabetes association is to be believed, basic and short-term exercises for diabetes help cells in your muscles to take up more glucose in order to use it for energy and tissue repair, therefore lowering blood sugar …

Although prescribed generously as ideal food for diabetics with fluctuating blood sugar levels by all healthcare experts, fruits are often viewed with skepticism by diabetics given their high sugar content. While a lot of things make it to the ideal diet for a diabetic patient, fruits remain the favourite choice given their high nutritional and fibre values. Here’s a list …

Living with myths can be dangerous. It is about time we have a look at some of the most common myths associated with Diabetes. Myth 1: My sugar levels are under control, my diabetes has gone away, and hence I can stop my medication Diabetes can be controlled but you cannot wish it away. You shouldn’t alter your medication unless …