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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 …

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 …

Holy basil also known as Tulsi is a herb native to India. In Ayurveda, it is regarded as a very important plant. Today, it is grown worldwide and can be consumed as a food or a supplement. All parts of this plant: the leaves, stems, seeds and oil are used medicinally. In diabetic, both type 1 and type 2, it …

Fact! Diabetes is a chronic condition and a major contributor to cases of heart disease, stroke, adult blindness, and limb amputations not caused by injury. But there are many mistaken beliefs about diabetes that also have been circulating the human sphere for a very long time. Here we debunk some of these common misconceptions around this subject. Diabetes is not …

Oatmeal is often considered as a hot cereal prepared from broken oat groats. Individuals eat it mixed with hot milk & water to give it a pleasant & smooth consistency.Oatmeal from whole grain oats might be a beneficial supplement to the diabetic individuals. It has a low glycemic index (GI) score & moreover the soluble fiber and useful compounds in …

It has been found that the paleolithic-type diet can greatly help in losing weight and lowering down the risk of diabetes and heart-related diseases. The Paleo diet comprises of eggs, fish, lean meat, nuts and berries, vegetables, fruits, olive oil and avocado. The diet excludes the intake of cereals, dairy products, extra salt and refined fats and sugar. It therefore …

Every winter in India, around 10-15% of the diabetics end up in the hospital just because of the foot ulcer or foot infection. There are times when these foot problems cause amputation. This is the reason that makes the foot care an important part but in winters, it becomes extremely vital to keep your feet healthy. Here are some important …

A glucometer is a self-monitoring blood glucose device and is most beneficial for diabetics. Most glucometers are based on two principles: Chemical A chemical is present on the test strip. When the strip comes in contact with glucose, a  colour gets produced. The meter measures the intensity of the colour and the level of glucose present which is then represented …

When you have diabetes, it is best to avoid getting the flu. But almost everyone has a chance of catching viral infections. For people who are diabetic usually have a harder time fighting it off. Flu can add up to the stress in your body, which can eventually affect your blood sugar levels and raise your chance of developing some …

It is not uncommon to have both thyroid disease and diabetes. In fact, if you have type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, insulin resistance, or some type of metabolic syndrome, your risk of developing thyroid disease doubles. Thyroid also increases your risk of developing metabolic syndrome or type 2 diabetes. This can be more serious if you are obese. If you …