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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 hepatitis C? Hepatitis is a condition that causes inflammation in the liver and can lead to liver damage. It’s often caused by a virus. The most common hepatitis viruses are: hepatitis A hepatitis B hepatitis C Hepatitis C is of major concern because about 75 to 85 % people who become infected with hepatitis C will eventually develop …

While dental hygiene is one of the most important aspects of maintaining good health for everyone, diabetics need to be extra careful as fluctuating blood glucose levels lead to various teeth and gum related problems. Looking after your teeth and gums is an essential part of living with type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Not only you will be …

Exercise helps you feel and stay good. This is a known fact. But for diabetics it can also help lower blood sugar and keep diabetes under control. Regular physical activity is an essential part of diabetes management, along with a proper diet and medications as prescribed. When the body is active, it helps cells to be more sensitive to insulin. …

If you are a regular visitor to restaurants, weddings and events or just daily food consumption bothers you then try out this great way to eat right –  ‘The Plate Method’. The Plate Method is a simple way of planning you meals by dividing the portions on the plate. The outcome of this method is good food, in the right …

Monitoring sugar levels when you have diabetes is very important. The 3 keys to diabetes are medication, diet and exercise. But certain medications or food can spike sugar levels. The major nutrients in food are carbs, proteins and fat. When we consume any food our body converts it into glucose. Glucose is used for energy and help the body’s functioning …

We all are addicted to some kind of beverage in the morning. A majority of people prefer to have a cup of coffee to start their day. And then these increases to multiple cups in a day. Excessive consumption on caffeinated beverages is extremely harmful for our body. It increases heart beat : This starts to happen 15 minutes post …