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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 …

Approximately in a month-long cycle, a woman goes through hormonal fluctuations which then trigger ovulation and finally menstruation. The hormonal fluctuations can affect other body systems and functions as well as the reproductive system. Women living with diabetes many at times experience some unique menstrual challenges as a result of these complex hormonal interactions. 1. Controlling blood sugar may be …

Understanding Brittle Diabetes and Normal Glucose Levels in the Human Body Referred to the tough to control type 1 diabetes, brittle diabetes involves frequent, extreme swings in blood glucose levels, causing hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. Also known as labile diabetes, the blood glucose levels often swing from very low to very high. This type of diabetes is not considered to be …

Why you need to know about blood sugar levels? A sugar test lets you know about the glucose level in blood. It is important to know about the your sugar level range as it is an important step in managing diabetes risk in the future or related symptoms. A lot of people are pre diabetic, which means they are slowly …

Human body is a combination of complex functioning of various organ systems working together to help us lead a healthy life. Glucose is an extremely important component of the body which is derived from sugar in the food we consume. Foods high in sugar like pasta, grains, cakes, starchy vegetables and pastry act as instant sugar sources which get absorbed …

What is Low and High Sugar Level? There are times where no matter how much you try to maintain normal sugar level, it always ends up being high or low. Low blood sugar levels or hypoglycemia occurs when there is low glucose levels in blood which makes it difficult for body to function normally. Low blood sugar causes primarily include …

Driving in India can be a great learning experience, especially for amateurs who get to challenge their driving skills every time they hit the Indian roads. While Indian roads surely serve as the most difficult to drive on, moreover due to increasing volume of traffic, it becomes especially difficult for people with diabetes. Observing precautions while on Indian roads is …