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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Acupressure points for diabetes
Acupressure is an alternative treatment to cure various diseases. There are hundreds of acupressure points in our body. By Putting physical pressure on the right acupressure points, one can not only relieve the stress and tension but can also get rid of various diseases including the rampant blood sugar. Acupressure is helpful for both the […]
Top 5 Diet Mistakes For Diabetics
How to avoid common problems of popular diet plans: You see a lot in the news about the supposed best and worst diet plans. Media folks typically rank diets for taste, amount of weight loss, safety, and nutrition quality. Results vary. But what I want to talk about are the common mistakes I see people […]
What You Need to Know About Type 2 Diabetes
The Facts Type 2 Diabetes, the most common form and also referred to as adult onset diabetes, is a problem in which blood glucose levels rise above normal. The pancreas produces more insulin in response however, over time, the pancreas cannot keep up and make enough insulin to keep blood glucose at a normal level […]
At Risk for Type 2 Diabetes? Here’s How to Change That
What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a medical condition that affects the body’s ability to use or produce insulin thereby affecting blood sugar levels. There are 3 types of diabetes including type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce insulin while type 2 diabetes affects the body’s ability […]
Signs of High and Low Blood Sugar
One of the challenges of managing diabetes is maintaining consistent blood sugar (glucose) levels. Even with diligence, some situations can cause high blood sugar, or hyperglycemia, while others can bring on low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. There’s a lot you can do to minimize blood sugar ups and downs andavoid complications by monitoring your blood sugar levels with a […]
EXERCISE AND DIABETES
With more than 62 million individuals currently diagnosed with the disease, blood sugar is fast gaining the status of a potential epidemic in India. It is predicted that by 2030, Dieabetes mellitus may afflict upto 79.4 million individual in India. physical activity and keeping a healthy weight can help take care of blood sugar and prevent […]
Safe Alcohol Consumption for Type 2 Diabetes
Should you drink alcohol if you have type 2 diabetes? If so, how much? In this article we seek to cover the great alcohol debate and shed some light on safe alcohol consumption for people living with type 2 diabetes. The most important rule, and this goes without saying, is to keep alcohol consumption moderate. […]