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We all suffer from colds and flu from time to time but for diabetic individuals, colds and flu can be a bit more serious. Individuals with diabetes are more prone to infections so it is significant to make sure a cold and flu don’t turn sickening. Given below is some basic advice or tips which should be a big help …

Between the changing weather and the festivities, it can be tough to control blood sugar and manage your diabetes.Especially high blood sugar, can trick you into thinking you are warm even when you’re exposed to cold weather. The way your lifestyle changes during winter can have a great impact on your diabetes management in winter. Certain problems that you may …

The one thing to do when you have high blood sugar levels is to keep up the medication. Whatever lifestyle changes the doctors prescribe; medication is also a major part of curing the condition, if not the most important. With diabetes, medication becomes a little tricky since most probably, you have been asked to take insulin shots. These daily injections …

The festival of lights, Diwali, is around the corner and it is a festive season for our taste buds. As much as it is the festival of lights, it is also the festival of sweets. While we celebrate, we must also not forget about our health. A season of lots of sweets is also a season to take care of …

Diabetes is a disease in which the body is not able to produce insulin or in some cases not use it properly. Insulin is a hormone that is needed by our body to convert sugar, starches, and other food into energy needed for daily life. Diabetes is primarily of two types: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 is an …

What is Nephropathy? Nephropathy is a progressive kidneys caused by damage to the small blood vessels or to the units in the kidneys that clean the blood.It affects people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and the risk increases if diabetes has been uncontrolled for a prolonged period.  Some factors like high blood pressure and a family history …

These days Keto diet is quite famous and lots of people are also following it but have you ever thought what is it all about? Well, in basic terms it’s when you trick your body into using your own body fat, as it’s the main energy source in place of carbohydrates. It is very popular method of losing excess fat …

Glucose monitors play very significant roles in controlling diabetes. Health care experts are one in underscoring the benefits of blood sugar monitoring for managing diabetes and good health in general. Constant monitoring assists diabetics prevent serious problems and can be done using a glucometer. Earlier, urine testing was done to check for sugar levels. Nowadays, it is no longer suggested …

There are many diabetics who use supplies such as needles, lancets and blood strips which later become medical waste. It is important to know not just how to use them but also how to dispose your diabetic supplies safely and properly. #Tip 1: Never Share Always remember to use your own needles, lancet and syringes. It is also important to …

Diabetes is characterized by an increase in blood sugar levels. The causative factors are very important to be noted to decide the best treatment of diabetes. Causative Factors of Diabetes Excessive consumption of high fat food especially: meat, newly harvested grains, jaggery etc Food and drinks that increases the kapha dosha. Over sleeping Sedentary lifestyle Lack of any physical activity …