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Diabetes is a condition which occurs when there is excessively high sugar level in blood. It is a lifelong condition which cannot be cured but measures can be taken to live a normal and comfortable life with it. More than 62 million people of India are affected due to it and nearly 1 million die due to diabetes every year. …

People with diabetes management planned for themselves also suffer from diabetes macular edema which leads to the biggest cause of vision loss. In order to protect your vision and maintain good eye health, it is first important to know about this eye related problem along with maintaining normal sugar levels. What is Diabetic Macular Edema? Diabetic macular edema is the …

Diabetes, referred to as ‘Diabetes mellitus’ by doctors, is a chronic lifestyle disease which occurs due to high blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. This condition is caused either due to irregular insulin production or due to improper exchange of response between insulin and the body cells, or both. It is estimated that over 382 million people of the world are …

What is diuretic? Diuretic is a type of drug that increases the amount of water and salt that gets expelled in the urine. Commonly called water pills, they are often used to treat high blood pressure in people. As excess water and salt are removed from body, the heart starts pumping lesser blood, and eventually leads to more blood flow …

Managing diabetes with a fast paced and hectic lifestyle can be quite a task, especially during the late evening hours when you have just arrived from work and are looking for a quick meal to curb those hunger pangs. However, this is the time when you must be careful of what you eat in order to have balanced blood sugar …

There is nothing better than simple cooked oats. For some added flavor add honey. Now most of us may know that oats are the easiest thing to prepare, but for those who don’t read on. Ingredients Milk – 1 cup Simple oats Honey – 1 tbsp Elaichi – 1 Method: Take a pan and add oats and lightly roast it. …

What is a glucometer? A glucometer is a medical device that helps self measure blood sugar levels anytime and from anywhere. Because of the level of testing required glucometers must meet specific FDA regulations for accuracy. How does it work? There are various types of glucometers, some that reflect readings on an external device and some are mobile glucometer. A …

What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 diabetes is a condition in which the body becomes resistant to the normal effects of insulin and can gradually lose its capacity to produce enough insulin in the pancreas. Type 2 diabetes is associated with changes in lifestyle factors. Type 2 diabetes also has strong genetic related risk factors as well. Choosing the …

Regular blood sugar levels monitoring This is one of the most important aspect of diabetes management. Management of diabetes requires active participation by the person who has it and people associated with the patient. Monitoring blood glucose levels on a regular basis and analyzing the results is a crucial part of the treatment. When diagnosed with diabetes, usually a blood …

Ingredients: 1 cup of oatmeal 1/4 cup of musur dal 1/4 cup of moong dal 1 finely chopped onion I chilly cut into two halves Salt to taste Finely chopped vegetables (according to wish) Method: Wash the oatmeal,musur dal and moong dal nicely,put it in a pressure cooker,add some salt Add finely chopped onions and vegetables. Add water .close the …