Sleep is a fundamental aspect of our lives, essential for our overall health and well-being. However, many people overlook the significant impact that sleep quality and duration can have on various aspects of their health. One such area is diabetes. We explore how sleep patterns and disturbances can affect diabetes management, insulin sensitivity, and overall metabolic health. Sleeping less...
Are patients with heart disease, diabetes or hypertension at increased risk to get coronavirus infection?
No, people with hypertension, diabetes or heart diseases are at no greater risk of getting the infection than anyone else.
Among people with above diseases, is there an increased risk of severe illness or complications once infected?
The majority (80%) of people diagnosed with COVID-19 will have...
Insulin is a hormone that regulates various processes in the body. Insulin resistance occurs when cells in your muscles, fat, and liver do not respond well to insulin i.e. becomes resistant to it and are unable to easily absorb glucose from your blood. As a result, your pancreas produces more insulin so as to cope up for your body...
Intermittent fasting is a popular dieting approach that involves restricting the amount of time you eat during the day, often by skipping breakfast or dinner. This dietary practice has gained a lot of attention in recent years due to its potential health benefits and its simplicity.
Intermittent fasting is not a diet, but rather a pattern of eating. There are...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and diabetes are two chronic conditions that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. The coexistence of these conditions presents a unique challenge, as they can influence each other's progression and management. Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder affecting the joints, and diabetes, a metabolic disorder affecting blood sugar control, require careful attention and proactive management....
Perform a comprehensive foot evaluation at least annually to identify risk factors for ulcers and amputations.
Patients with evidence of sensory loss or prior ulceration or amputation should have their feet inspected at every visit.
Obtain a prior history of ulceration, amputation, Charcot foot, angioplasty or vascular surgery, cigarette smoking, retinopathy, and renal diseases
Assess current symptoms of neuropathy that is pain,...
Hypoglycemia is a state where blood sugar levels fall below 70 mg percent and is and clearly defined medical emergency .
This situation may arise in cases where there has been a long gap of food intake despite taking the medicine or undertaking unaccustomed exercises thereby creating an imbalance between the blood sugar and the level of the oral medicine...
Mango Smoothie is a tasty and healthy summer time treat for mango lovers.
Serving Size: 1
Ingredients:
Chia seeds – 2 tea spoon Chia seeds
Oats – 1 table spoon
Milk /Yoghurt - 150 ml Or 100 gms yoghurt
For toppings – Mixed seed ,nuts and mango cubes
Recepie :
1 . Take milk ,oats and mango cubes , blend it together in a blender to make...
Normally, blood has a certain level of sugar in it. This range may vary in one’s life due to many external and internal factors. Insulin is the hormone responsible for the maintenance of glucose levels in the body and fluctuations in blood sugar might disturb the insulin production directly or indirectly.
A decrease in the production of insulin, and resistance...
Insulin is a hormone that regulates various processes in the body. Insulin resistance occurs when cells in your muscles, fat, and liver do not respond well to insulin i.e. becomes resistant to it and are unable to easily absorb glucose from your blood. As a result, your pancreas produces more insulin so as to cope up for your body...
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Diabetes patients are often advised by experts to exercise as this can improve sensitivity toinsulin, and reduce excess fat. Experts believe that this can eventually help in controlling the sugar levels in blood. While exercise is helpful, one has to be cautious before creating an exercise plan if the person has existing diabetes.
The exercise plan can be created in...
Type 2 diabetes is a long-term, chronic medical condition that affects millions of people in India. A recent study published in the journal Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology shows that prevalence of Diabetes in India at 11.4%. Many factors can contribute to developing type 2 diabetes, including being overweight and obese. Type 2 diabetes can lead to life threatening complications...
It causes involvement of the eye in terms of retinopathy which can cause blindness, early onset of glaucoma or cataracts.
Diabetic retinopathy of the proliferative type, glaucoma and premature Senile cataract are all detrimental to the vision of a diabetes with poor control.
Diabetic retinopathy is a highly specific vascular complications of type 1 and type 2 diabetes with prevalence strongly...
Age specific hip fracture risk is significantly increased in both people with type 1 diabetes (relative risk 6.3) and those with type 2 diabetes (relative risk 1.7) in both sexes.
Type 1 diabetes is associated with osteoporosis but in type 2 diabetes, and increased risk of a fracture is seen despite higher bone mineral density (BMD).
Providers should assess fracture history...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and diabetes are two chronic conditions that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. The coexistence of these conditions presents a unique challenge, as they can influence each other's progression and management. Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disorder affecting the joints, and diabetes, a metabolic disorder affecting blood sugar control, require careful attention and proactive management....
Studies suggest that eating suboptimal levels of 10 foods or nutrients — too much of some and not enough of others — was associated with more than 45% of deaths due to type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke.
Not eating enough of the following foods and nutrients was estimated to contribute to the corresponding percentage of CMD deaths:
nuts and seeds (8.5%)seafood-based...
When discussing diabetes, the focus is often on blood sugar management, cardiovascular health, and the potential complications affecting major organs. However, the impact of diabetes on nail health is a lesser-known aspect that deserves attention. You need to know how diabetes impacts nail health, including common nail-related issues, potential causes, and practical tips for maintaining healthy nails while managing...
Eggless Chocolate Cake is a tasty treat made of healthy ingredients like oats, dates, curd.
People with Diabetes who have HbA1c less than 7 can enjoy this.
Serving size: 6
Date -1/2 cup (8-10 Dates) Hot milk for soaking – 1 +1/4 cup for soaking Oil -1/4 cup Curd/Yoghurt – ¼ cupOats flour -1 cupBaking powder-1/2 tsp Baking soda -1/4 tsp Non sweetened Cocoa powder -2 tbsp Salt-pinch...
Pregnancy is a transformative and joyous journey for women, but it can also present unique challenges, particularly for those with diabetes. Balancing the demands of diabetes management while nurturing a healthy pregnancy requires careful planning, collaboration with healthcare professionals, and a deep understanding of the interplay between pregnancy and diabetes. In this blog, we will explore the intricacies of...
Doctors are very often asked about multivitamins as preventive supplement. Here is why one should you should take/ not take multi vitamins:
Simple multivitamins are probably not required by most adults who eat a balanced diet and get regular sun exposure. Multivitamins may be actually be harmful in some people and these supplements should be taken on doctors recommendations.
To ensure...