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Diabetes education is the cornerstone to diabetes management, this is because diabetes requires day-to-day knowledge of nutrition, exercise, monitoring, and medication. Diabetes is unlike other diseases, such as cholesterol and blood pressure, where medication alone can at times successfully treat it.There are a lot of other components to diabetes, such as: nutritional management, physical activity, medications, glucose monitoring, and psycho-social …

Blood sugar can be a hindrance to living a normal routine when you let it go unchecked. Especially if someone in your family has had a diabetic condition in the past. It is easier if you have regular check-ups and stay informed of your blood sugar levels to prevent developing a chronic condition. You can always buy a glucometer to …

Flaxseeds are probably the most underestimated of the healthy seeds we should be eating. The health benefits that these fetch you are literally overwhelming. Rich in nutrients, proteins, fiber, fats, vitamins, and minerals, flaxseeds alone can meet the nutrient requirements of your body. This is why the wise men called it Linumusitatissimum, meaning the ‘most useful’ in Latin. Flaxseed laddoos …

A regular check up of blood using a glucometer can tell you about your sugar levels. But as important as it is to do that, it is equally necessary to maintain a proper diet with an exercise regime so that your body can keep the sugar levels from spiking too quickly. There should be fixed times to take food and …

Diabetes is a growing challenge in India. As per the World Health Organization approximately 98 million people in India may have type 2 diabetes by 2030. But what is type 2 diabetes? Diabetes is of 2 types: Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is where the body does not produce enough insulin, so you have to inject yourself with …

Makhana also known as fox nuts or lotus seeds, come from a plant called Euryale Fox, which grows in the stagnant water or ponds in Eastern Asia. They have been a part of Chinese medicine and cuisine since 3000 years and find an important place in Ayurveda as well. In India, makhana has found its place, from religious ceremonies to …

Living a normal life with diabetes can seem a challenge when you have just found out that you are a diabetic. But it might just be the cue to pull your habits together and add some healthy habits. It is quite easy once you know what exactly the required change entails. Most of the dietary changes you need to incorporate …

Nuts are known to provide a number of benefits for diabetics. As per some studies, it can even decrease your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Before we move forward, it is important to understand that some nuts offer greater benefits than others: Almonds are rich in nutrients, particularly Vitamin E Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids Cashews are rich in …

For people struggling with high blood sugar condition, dieting is an unavoidable part of everyday life. No matter where you go or what situation you are in, proper meals at a fixed time are absolutely necessary to remain in your energy level throughout the day. It becomes especially hard when you have to strike a balance between work and routine …

Diabetes is without any question one of the most prevalent health conditions in India. It is a state of health in which a person is not able to produce sufficient insulin or fails to make use of the insulin already present in the body. Diabetes earlier was thought to be a genetic tendency, but today it is due to the …