Travelling tips for diabetics
Travelling is fun, but it may be troublesome for people with diabetes and heart ailments. The statistical data on prevalence of diabetes illustrates that 40.9 million people suffered from diabetes in...
View ArticleBeat diabetes with alternative therapies – Diet and Lifestyle
November 14 is World Diabetes Day. This is part of a series of articles based on beating diabetes with alternative therapies. Universally, everyone agrees that diet is the most important factor in...
View ArticleHealthy recipe for diabetics: Cluster beans subzi
Here is a recipe with cluster beans (gavarfali) which is good for diabetics. Cluster beans have the highest fibre content among all vegetables which in turn prevents a rapid rise in blood sugar levels...
View ArticleHealthy recipe for diabetics: Chana dal pancake
It has been recently discovered that split Bengal gram (chana dal), because of its low glycemic index, is a very beneficial pulse for diabetics as it helps in the utilization of sugar effectively...
View Article10 things you must do if you’re a diabetic (Gallery)
◄ Back Next ► Picture 1 of 11 If you are a diabetic, you should be focusing on getting yourself on track, health wise. Here are ten resolutions that every diabetic should take in order to stay...
View Article10 home remedies for diabetes that really work!
Diabetes is one of the fast growing lifestyle disorder that can be effectively managed with few lifestyle modifications and eating a healthy diet. Characterized by high blood sugar levels in the body,...
View ArticleJamuns -- a natural remedy to control diabetes
Read this in Marathi If drinking karela juice is not your thing to control your blood sugar levels, there’s a tasty and effective home remedy you can try. Jamun, also known as Indian blackberry, has...
View ArticleDiabetes FAQ: How frequently should I eat to keep my blood sugar in check?
November is observed as Diabetes Awareness Month Diabetes is a fairly common problem these days and it is common to have a few questions about living well with the disease. Here's a common question you...
View ArticleWhy you should drink more water if you have diabetes
While everyone talks about the right diet and foods that a diabetic should eat, nobody gives any emphasis on the water intake for diabetic patients. Know that fluid intake is equally important for...
View ArticleEat fiber rich food to keep lung problems at bay
Fiber-rich foods are known to lower blood sugar, cut cholesterol, prevent constipation and even ward off colon cancer. Now, a new research links intake of fiber in right amount to lower risk of...
View ArticleWorried about your fluctuating blood glucose level? Read this
A team of Australian scientists has shown that brown fat — a special type of fat that burns energy to produce heat — may also help to keep blood sugar stable in adults. Brown or ‘good’ fat may help...
View ArticleWorld Health Day: Why diabetes self-management education (DSME) is important...
World Health Day is on 7th April. While the theme for World Health Day has been to create more awareness on diabetes management and care, we were wondering what exactly can be done to lower the burden...
View ArticleLow birth weight infants must keep blood sugar and weight in check
People having extremely low birth weight (ELBW) are four times more likely to develop dysglycemia, or abnormal blood glucose by the their early 30s, than the normal birth weight (NBW) peers. According...
View ArticleDoes consumption of too much sugar cause diabetes?
Excessive sugar consumption — specifically the sugar fructose such as in soda — has been linked to a rise in metabolic disease worldwide, a study has found.Some investigators contend that commonly...
View ArticleWorld Diabetes Day – Akshay Kumar’s Jaan Bachao video on chronic health...
If you needed any more inspiration to stop being a couch potato, ditch the junk food and start exercising, this Jaan Bachao video of actor Akshay Kumar is just meant for you. The actor who is known for...
View ArticleWorld Diabetes Day – Do you get headache after lunch? It can be a sign of...
Twenty-three-year-old Rahul (name changed) faced an unusual problem. He used to suffer dizziness, anxiety and regular headaches every time after having a meal. When the problem persisted, he decided to...
View ArticleSushma Swaraj was under close observation at the AIIMS for her high sugar levels
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who has suffered kidney failure and is waiting for a transplant, on Saturday was under close observation of a team of top doctors at the All India Institute of...
View ArticleApple cider vinegar myths and facts
Apple cider vinegar has been used for several centuries across the world. It is well known as a natural remedy for all kinds of health ailments. It is said that Hippocrates considered apple cider...
View ArticleWorld Heart Day 2017: Quick tips for a healthy heart by Dr Sudhir...
our country. The rate of Heart Failure in India increased by nearly 140% from 1990 to 2013. It is predicted that by the year 2020, the burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in India might surpass...
View ArticleHere’s why you should not take your blood sugar lightly
With 50.8 million suffering from diabetes, India continues to be the ‘diabetes capital’. And by 2030, nearly 9 per cent of the India’s population is likely to be affected from diabetes, according to a...
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