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Am I always feeling thirsty? Does no amount of water seem enough to me? Am I spending a lot of time in the bathroom? Is my mouth always dry? If you answered all the questions with a YES, then you might be suffering from polydipsia. What is Polydipsia? | Polydipsia Definition Polydipsia is a condition where the body feels excessive …

Exercise plays a vital role in managing your diabetes. But does the idea of hitting the gym or running exhaust you. Try dancing as a workout instead!Besides being a fun exercise, dancing has several physical, mental, and emotional benefits as well. Cardiovascular Benefit: Waltz your way to a healthy heart.Dancing helps make the heart stronger and doing it for about …

Did you know that drinking tea regularly is actually a habit that can help control the diabetic condition and reduce your blood sugar levels? Well, it is! Let’s talk about this. Tea is a beverage that is considered addictive when used over long periods of time. Tea renders us dependent on it to feel fresh and energetic in the mornings. …

There’s nothing like packing your bags, piling everybody into the car, and heading out for a vacation. However, long trips can also pose challenges to your health especially if you are a diabetic. Some planning can help make sure that you’re prepared to take care of yourself while you’re on the go.This way, you’ll  spend less time worrying about your …

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 …

Many diabetics quite often experience times when they sweat too much or too little. People in general sweat for a variety of reasons. Some of these reasons are normal and some are not. While sweating is normal, excessive of the same can be a sign of low blood sugar or a damaged nervous system in people with diabetes. Sweat is …

Diabetes is a contributor to stress for several reasons: It is a condition that is chronic and lifelong Symptoms are usually disruptive It requires you to alter your lifestyle Treatment of this condition can cause side effects For many the disease can undermine self-confidence Stressful situations  associated with diabetes can upset the balance of your blood glucose levels. Hyperglycemic effect …