The prolonged confinement to maintain social distancing and prevent the spread of the virus has limited attendance for people with diabetes at clinics. While telemedicine has become a popular option, caring for people with diabetes also requires continuous glucose monitoring technologies to stay in control of sugar levels during the pandemic. This is where Abbott FreeStyle Libre plays a crucial …
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Sweet Potatoes Or White| The Better Choice
Potatoes are considered as the 4th most consumed food crop all around the globe, after wheat, rice & corn! Notwithstanding its noticeable popularity, this starchy staple regularly gets a bad rap from dieters & over the past few years, sweet potatoes have been hyped as the potato’s healthier companion. Individuals often wonder if sweet potatoes have a leg up on …
Read More »हाई ब्लड प्रेशर की समस्या से ग्रस्त हो रहे हैं भारतीय युवा
डायबिटीज़ और ब्लड प्रेशर की समस्या एक-दूसरे से जुड़ी हुई है। हाल ही में हुई एक स्टडी के हवाले से दावा किया गया है कि इन दिनों भारतीय युवा हाई ब्लड प्रेशर की समस्या से तेजी से ग्रस्त हो रहे हैं। यही नहीं महिलाओं में भी डायबिटीज़ के तेजी से पनपने के मामले सामने आ रहे हैं। खबरों के मुताबिक …
Read More »Understand your Blood Sugar Levels
Blood sugar is also called as blood glucose, which is present in the bloodstream. Blood glucose in the human body is the chief source of energy that is basically produced by digesting the starch & sugar that are present in carbohydrates. When a carbohydrate rich meal is consumed, then the digestive enzymes & bile in the digestive system break down …
Read More »A guide to using Insulin
If you are a type 2 diabetic, with your diabetes worsening your doctor may have told you that you need to take insulin. But this is not all bad news. As per research taking insulin injections is one of the best ways for people who are type 2 diabetics to manage their diabetes. If you are new to insulin, read …
Read More »Alzheimer’s Disease and Diabetes- The Association
Did you know Alzheimer’s is also called Type 3 Diabetes? Diabetes refers to a condition where the body is not able to produce enough insulin or is not able to use the insulin well. Typically diabetes is of two types: Type 1: Where the body does not produce enough insulin hormone. Type 2: Where the body starts developing a resistance …
Read More »Role of Diabetes Educators in your Diabetes Management
Living with diabetes does not only involve eating healthy and following a healthy lifestyle. If you truly want to master the art of managing blood glucose levels and lead a healthy and happy life with diabetes, understanding the basics and dynamics of this progressive disease is the key. While diabetes education is often taken lightly, the truth is no lasting …
Read More »A Parsi Twist to your Diet
Celebrated on August 17, Parsi New Year or Navroz brings in new clothes,interchanging sweets and festival wishes. This day is celebrated with great pomp and fervor. Delicious lunch and sweets are an integral part of the celebrations. While Zoroastrians across the world celebrated the new year on March 21, India celebrates it in August. This is because the Parsi community in India …
Read More »Weight Loss and Diabetes Reversal
Reversing type 2 diabetes is possible with effective weight loss and a diabetic person can live normal life if lifestyle, weight loss and diet are well maintained. Type 2 diabetes develops when adequate amount of insulin is not produced in the body or the amount of insulin produced in body is restrained to function properly due to which sugar in …
Read More »Exercise with pet help you to control blood sugar & manage diabetes
It’s a universal truth that pet owners are comparatively happier and healthier and those furry friends selflessly contribute towards making it even better. It is their unconditional love and companionship that makes pets the ultimate healers as they hold the key to your health management. It’s been observed that pet owners suffering from any ailment improved their health greatly after …
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