Besan, also known as gram flour or chickpea flour, can be part of a healthy diet for people with diabetes. Every kitchen uses it frequently. It is a staple ingredient in many Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi dishes. In addition, it is popular as a thickening agent. It also makes batter for fritters and chillas. Like […]
By Hiral Patel
Tamarind (Tamarindus indica), also known as Imli, is a tropical fruit found in Mexican, Asian, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern cuisine. Tamarind is a pretty versatile ingredient and can be used to make sauces, soups, jams, pickles, sweets, desserts, and dips. But in addition to serving as a flavouring ingredient, it also aids in treating numerous […]
By Alpa Momaya
Chana, also known as Bengal Gram or Chickpea, is a go-to protein source for vegetarians and vegans. It is a staple in Indian households. The high fibre, protein, vitamin, and mineral content of chana have numerous health benefits. Some of the benefits include weight management and improved digestion. But is chana equally suitable for a […]
By Alpa Momaya
The unique flavour of onions makes them a must-have ingredient in many Indian dishes, such as curries, fritters, raita, and parathas. Though it might cause some tears while cutting them, the health benefits onions provide, such as helping to control diabetes, may make the effort worth it. The prevalence of diabetes has increased in recent […]
By Mehak Shah
People who have diabetes face the risk of elevated glucose levels. When one consumes food, the digestive system breaks it down into glucose. This glucose then moves to various body parts for energy, particularly the heart. However, people with diabetes have excess glucose in the blood due to a lack of insulin production or improper […]
By Aditi Shenai
Bajra is a type of millet that is edible and widely grown in India and Africa. It comes in various shades of white, yellow, grey, brown, and bluish-purple. Bajra is a beneficial food for those with type 2 diabetes, as it is high in magnesium and has high fibre content, and slowly digests starch, which […]
By Aditi Shenai
Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders characterised by higher-than-normal glucose (hyperglycemia) levels in the blood. It can either result from insufficient insulin production by the pancreatic islet’s beta cells or the body’s inability to use it properly. Insulin is an anabolic hormone responsible for regulating how carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are metabolised. Diabetes-induced […]
By Parul Dube
Diabetes is a common problem among people. The most common symptom is persistently high blood sugar levels. People with diabetes should consume foods with a low glycemic index and low carb density. The glycemic index is a food rating system based on carbohydrates in foods. Your body breaks down the carbohydrates and helps them dissolve […]
By Mehak Shah
Coffee is a highly refreshing beverage and the favourite drink of many individuals. However, it gets addictive too. Some who drink coffee regularly find it extremely difficult to work or function without it. Caffeine, the reason one gets addicted to coffee, often energises the body and removes fatigue. This effect allows us to work harder […]
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 […]
High blood pressure and high cholesterol are both directly linked to an inactive, sedentary lifestyle and poor diet. Unfortunately, millions with high cholesterol also suffer from high blood pressure, raising the question of whether or not there is a direct correlation between the two conditions. High blood pressure and high cholesterol are two main reasons […]
By Alpa Momaya
To maintain good health overall, one with diabetes must be mindful of everything one eats and drinks. In addition, one must pay close attention to what they eat and drink at every meal because both can significantly impact blood sugar levels, which is crucial. Adopting a healthy eating plan may require you to give up […]
By Hiral Patel
People absorb glucose from food, and the bloodstream transports it to every cell in the body, serving as the body’s primary energy source. When sugar enters people’s cells, the hormone insulin helps the cells use it as fuel. Even when people are asleep, their brains need glucose to stay active. The medical term for the […]
By ranjit kumar
Being a diabetic individual can be demanding as one has to consider every restriction and pay attention to all foods and its effect on health. For example, milk is a staple food source, containing much-needed critical nutrients for a well-balanced diet. But is it safe to drink milk if you have diabetes? What kind of […]
By Parul Dube
Diabetes is a severe and long-term disorder in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or is unable to use the insulin it produces effectively. It can result in excessive glucose in the bloodstream, leading to health problems over time. Although it is a common condition, people do not understand the exact causes […]
By Parul Dube
Suppose you know you have prediabetes or are at high risk for diabetes. In that case, you have a choice: do nothing and almost certainly develop diabetes in the next few years, or do something to lower your risk dramatically. The prevalence of diabetes is increasing among adults, and due to the alarming rise in […]
By Zoomi Singh
It is widely accepted that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for those with diabetes. Eating a nutritious breakfast helps obese people with type 2 diabetes manage their condition and lose weight. Moreover, studies have found that having breakfast reduces cravings and hunger and decreases the need for insulin. Unfortunately, many […]
By Alpa Momaya
In recent years, the idea of staying “busy” has become more popular than ever, with people leading increasingly engaging and occupied lives. It has increased the popularity of fast, effortless and time-saving ready-to-eat and semi-cooked dishes. After dealing with work and managing their kids, most people find it challenging to find time for cooking. With […]
By Aditi Shenai
Diabetes is a chronic condition resulting from your body’s inability to utilise or produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps break down glucose to release energy. In this condition, when cells do not have enough insulin, excess sugar remains in the body. As per research, if left undiagnosed or untreated, diabetes can lead to […]
By Hiral Patel
Most diabetics are wary of eating fruits regularly, which is understandable since most fruits taste sweet. However, this is a misconception. All varieties of fruits can be a healthy part of a balanced diet, irrespective of the diabetes type. Although fruits are higher in natural sugars than vegetables, they also offer essential dietary fibre, vitamins, […]
By Farha Akram
Diabetes is a long-term (chronic) illness that affects how your body converts food into energy. Your body converts most of the food you consume into sugar (glucose), which is then released into your bloodstream. Your pancreas releases insulin when your blood sugar levels rise. Insulin is essential for enabling blood sugar to enter your body’s […]
By Parul Dube
Blood sugar, or glucose, is the primary type of sugar found in your blood. The main source of sugars is a carbohydrate available in various foods. Generally, 80 to 99 mg/dl of blood sugar before a meal and 80 to 140 mg/dl after a meal are considered normal. When blood sugar falls below the normal […]
By Farha Akram
Diabetes is a chronic condition that requires ongoing medical attention and self-care. When someone has diabetes, the body fails to maintain healthy glucose levels in the blood. However, did you know that diabetes is not one condition? Researchers now classify diabetes into five types, some of which may be more severe than others. A large […]
By Parul Dube
Diabetes is common across age groups and cuts across genders. Most of us have heard of diabetes and have a basic idea about it. Unfortunately, the prevalence of diabetes in youth and young adults is increasing. However, the point to ponder is that there are different types of diabetes. For an average person, diabetes means […]
By Hiral Patel
Despite having similar names, type 1 and type 2 diabetes are distinct illnesses with diverse root causes. The main difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes is that type 1 is thought to be caused by an autoimmune reaction and generally appears during childhood. On the other hand, type 2 diabetes is a long-term […]
By Mehak Shah
Glucose is crucial as it provides the body with the energy it needs to perform physical and mental tasks. The elevated insulin levels and reduced glucagon levels that occur following a meal encourage the storage of glucose as glycogen. On the other hand, the liver produces glucose while a person is not eating or between […]
By Aditi Shenai
Hypertension or high blood pressure usually has no warning signs or symptoms. Most people have no idea they are at risk until it is too late. That’s why doctors call high blood pressure the silent killer. Blood pressure often rises as you get older, obese, less active, drink more alcohol, and eat more salt. Sometimes, […]
By Aditi Shenai
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 […]
The struggle to lower blood sugar levels is not uncommon. In India alone, an estimated 77 million adults have high blood sugar levels and want to lower blood sugar levels for good health. This number could be as high as 134 million by 2045. Even more concerning is that 57% of these cases go undetected […]
By Parul Dube
Milk is a must for topping off your morning cereal, creating clouds in your coffee, and slurping down a mouthful of peanut butter. However, dairy has a dubious reputation. Some of us are old enough to recall all those tales about how drinking milk will keep us healthy and strengthen our bones, among other things. […]
By Lienna May
