Are Home Blood Sugar Monitoring Devices Accurate?
For millions of people dealing with diabetes, home glucose monitoring metres are more than just gadgets; they are an essential. You just need to prick your fingers, and the home glucose meter monitor displays a number that measures the levels of your blood sugar. Most people rely on these small handheld devices to decide the […]
Lifestyle Changes That Can Help You Avoid High Blood Sugar
High blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, does not come with troublesome warning signs. It creeps in silently, affecting individuals with extreme fatigue, excessive thirst, mood swings, and frequent urination. Rising blood sugar levels are not a new problem; nowadays, they have become a global health crisis, often referred to as “the silent epidemic”. Moreover, it is […]
The Diabetes Explosion: How the Modern Food Economy Entered the Human Bloodstream
There was a time when food was simple. Meals were prepared at home. Ingredients were recognizable. Cooking required time, patience, and intention. Hunger was answered with nourishment, not convenience. Today, food has changed. It is faster. Cheaper. Always available. And quietly, it is changing human biology. Not suddenly. Not dramatically. But steadily. Hospitals are seeing […]
Everyday Habits That Secretly Raise Your Blood Sugar
Keeping the blood sugar level under check is not just for people with diabetes; it is also necessary for everyone to prevent long-term damage to the organs, like the heart, eyes and kidneys. Whenever we talk about a high glucose concentration, it is often associated with sweets, desserts or sugary drinks. However, even if someone […]
Diabetes: Symptoms, Type, Causes & Treatment
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition that leads to an increase in high blood sugar. The hormone insulin is responsible for carrying glucose from the blood to the body cells, which are used or used as a form of energy. When the body fails to produce enough insulin or can’t effectively use the insulin hormone, […]
Why Do Regular Checkups Matter For Patients With Diabetes?
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), about 830 million people globally have diabetes. In 2021, it was the direct cause of 1.6 million deaths, out of which 47% were above the age of 70. Although the prevalence of diabetes in older adults is higher, the young generation getting affected by this condition can’t be […]
Avoid These 7 Mistakes For Better Diabetes Control
Diabetes is a chronic condition where the body’s glucose levels rise due to insulin resistance (a hormone responsible for allowing the body to use glucose for energy). Diabetes affects millions of people around the world and often requires proper management. Diet and lifestyle changes are the most effective ways to keep the sugar levels under […]
Treatment of Diabetes in Obese Patients
There is a close relationship between diabetes and obesity. In fact, obesity is one of the main risk factors for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. When an individual has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, the person is considered to be obese. This accumulation of excess fat in the body leads to […]
Blood Sugar Control: Steering Through the Maze of Diets for Diabetes Management
It is said that in India the cuisine ‘changes with every 100 kms’. However, with the massive penetration of Western food in the country and its spread in the last 15-odd years, you can now term the meal that an average Indian, especially in the urban, consumes as local with a bit of a Western […]
A Balanced Perspective on Intermittent Fasting for Individuals with Diabetes
In the realm of contemporary health trends, intermittent fasting has emerged as a widely embraced dietary approach, renowned for its potential advantages such as weight management and enhanced metabolic well-being. Yet, for individuals grappling with diabetes, the adoption of intermittent fasting demands a meticulous evaluation of prospective benefits and associated risks. This blog delves into […]