How to treat and reduce the blood sugar level?
How to treat and reduce the blood sugar level? High blood sugar level is also called Hyperglycaemia in medical terms. Nowadays, it is a prevalent issue among most individuals, both men, and women who are suffering from diabetes. Basically, it affects those who have type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Apart from that, high […]
Some Common Myths Related to Diabetes
Diabetes is a common problem these days. When someone is diagnosed with diabetes, they build a thought in mind that they are restricted from eating sugar for a lifetime. They often have a misconception that they need to shift to a distasteful life to keep them healthy. But these all are merely myths, and it’s […]
PATIENT EMPOWERMENT: TAKING CHARGE OF DIABETES
Nowadays, diabetes, particularly type 2 diabetes, is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases in the society. Tight blood glucose control, dietary requirements and intake of regular medication are only few things that a diabetic patient needs to manage in order to prevent long-term complications. Assured continuity of care does not only create many challenges […]
SPORTS & EXERCISE TO CONTROL BLOOD GLUCOSE
Maintaining the blood glucose levels under required range is always a difficult task for diabetic individuals. It is always under attention for diabetics to know what to do to keep the blood glucose (or sugar) in range, even under the most challenging circumstances. There are many prevention and treatment strategies to lower the sudden hikes […]
HIGH BLOOD SUGAR UNDER PREGNANCY: WHAT TO DO!
HEALTHY PREGNANCY for a woman is the one in which she keeps her blood glucose (sugar) levels in target range i.e. both before she is pregnant and during her pregnancy. In any case, if a woman is planning to get pregnant, it is the best time to control the blood glucose levels before getting pregnant […]
DIABETES CAN CAUSE DEPRESSION
DIABETES Diabetes is a long-term condition that causes a person’s blood sugar level to become too high. It is a metabolic disease and chronic disorder, which results from defects in insulin secretion or action. Insulin is a hormone, which is secreted by pancreas and lowers the blood glucose level in the body. When insulin secretion […]
DRUG-INDUCED DIABETES
DIABETES is a well-known disease these days. It occurs when the sugar or glucose levels rise inside the human body. This rise in blood sugar levels takes place due to abnormal functioning of the cells known as β-cells of pancreas. Under normal conditions, these cells release insulin on requirement to transfer glucose from blood to […]
Hypertension & Diabetes
Blood pressure is the force of blood against your blood vessels as it circulates. This force is necessary to make the blood flow, delivering nutrients and oxygen throughout your body. High blood pressure, also called hypertension, means there is too much pressure in your blood vessels. It may precede the onset of diabetes mellitus (DM). In […]
INSULIN: HEALTH RISKS
Insulin hormone is a chemical messenger secreted by the beta cells of pancreas, which allows the body to utilize glucose from carbohydrates and convert the extra glucose into energy for future use. Insulin maintains the sugar balance in the body by keeping blood sugar level from getting too high (hyperglycemia) or too low (hypoglycemia). Glucose […]
DIABETES MANAGEMENT WITH DIETARY FIBER
DIABETES MELLITUS Diabetes mellitus or diabetes is a condition when there is rise in blood sugar levels in the body. The body becomes unable to use blood sugar (via insulin) for energy. During type 1 diabetes mellitus, pancreas becomes unable to produce insulin due to which glucose remains in the blood instead of transferring to […]