Author: Dr.Poonam Sharma

We keep hearing people around us talking about counting calories and wanting to cut down on calories, but what exactly is this term calorie’, and why is it so important to us?  To explain it simply, our bodies need the energy or calories to perform their vital functions like respiration, digestion, circulation etc. and perform…

Blood glucose, or simply glucose, is the sugar that our bloodstream carries to all the cells in the body to supply energy making it the primary source.  One must maintain blood glucose levels at an optimal level to reduce health risks and avoid any critical medical conditions. Each food item that we consume contributes to…

A continuous glucose monitor, what is it? How does it work? Is it necessary to get one? Should you rely on one? There are dozens of questions that might pop into your head when you hear the word, continuous glucose monitor.  A continuous glucose monitor is more of a fitness buddy than a glucose monitoring…

To be more specific, sugar or glucose is an essential component of all the content that flows through your bloodstream. These glucose molecules fuel your body and generate energy as and when needed.  Keeping a check on the blood sugar levels helps you know more about your body’s internal health. But, it also guides you…

Everyone may have experienced abdominal pain once in their life, knowingly and unknowingly. It can complicate your life extensively if you have a fever, worsening pain, or spread to other parts of your body. In addition, abdominal pain can also complicate life if you experience difficulty breathing. But what exactly is it? If you feel…