The phrase “glucose intolerance,” also known as “dysglycemia,” refers to metabolic disorders that cause blood glucose (sugar) levels to be higher than usual. The body uses glucose, a simple sugar, as its primary fuel source. Glucose intolerance hampers the body’s ability to use glucose as fuel effectively. Due to an abnormal blood glucose buildup, glucose […]
By Lienna May
In recent times, an increase in the spread of lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity has led us to a corner. People are seriously taking a look at the foods they are consuming to prevent the further surge of these problems. Ragi is one of the foods people have tried to use in […]
By Sarah Gaur
It is important to understand body temperature and the factors that increase or decrease it to know how blood sugar levels affect the body. According to a study by NCBI, the normal human temperature is 37°C (98.6°F). However, you may experience a slight fluctuation in the temperature throughout the day. Normal body temperature can differ […]
By Lienna May
Food provides nutrients and energy for breathing, digesting, warming, cooling, and repairing the body tissues and immune system. Moreover, as per research, eating foods such as highly refined, ultra-processed foods, etc., that adversely impact your body can increase the risk of several chronic diseases. In contrast, eating well can reduce physical health problems and positively […]
By Lienna May
The body uses glucose as a primary source of energy. Hypoglycemia is a state of having blood sugar (glucose) levels that are below normal. Diabetes treatment frequently involves managing hypoglycemia. However, individuals without diabetes can experience low blood sugar due to various medications and a wide range of ailments, many of which are unusual. Studies […]
According to a recent survey, the figures for diabetes, a growing health problem in India, will be doubled by 2025, affecting around 134 million people. The increase in blood sugar is due to multifaceted aetiology. It ranges from genetic to certain environmental factors. Also, a sedentary lifestyle, stress, excessive calorie-rich foods, and obesity affect your […]
By Zoomi Singh
One of two curves—one with a single peak, or “monophasic,” and the other with two subsequent peaks, or “biphasic”—can be seen in your glucose pattern following a high-sugar or high-carbohydrate meal. A simple sugar called glucose builds up in the human system, resulting in increased blood sugar. It occurs in people with diabetes due to […]
By Mehak Shah
Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. Studies regarding diabetes suggest that insulin can get deficient inside the body either due to the destruction of cells producing […]
By Alpa Momaya
Carbohydrate is the primary source of energy for the body. It aids the functioning of the brain, kidneys, heart muscles and central nervous system. Thus, it is essential to maintain a good carbohydrate level. The body’s blood sugar levels depend on carbohydrates. Low availability of carbohydrates can reduce the blood sugars leading to tiredness, weakness, […]
By Farha Akram
Nondiabetic hyperglycemia refers to a high blood sugar level despite the absence of diabetes. During a severe sickness or injury, hyperglycemia can strike suddenly. A chronic condition may be the root cause of hyperglycemia and cause it to last longer. Hyperglycemia can make it more difficult to control your health, raise infection risk, and hamper […]
Glucose is one of the most vital molecules in the body and a significant source of energy for cells. The liver acts as the reservoir of glucose as it is stored in the form of glycogen in the liver. Also, the liver plays a dual role concerning glucose. Besides storing glucose, it also produces glucose. […]
By Mehak Shah
There are many reasons for a person to get diabetic. These reasons depend upon overall health, diet, and family history. Some types of diabetes are genetic or due to an overactive immune system. Diabetes has different kinds, and one of them is prediabetes. A person in the prediabetes stage shows elevated blood sugar but is […]
Glucose is essential to our body and its healthy functioning as it is responsible for supplying energy to the different organs in the body to perform various vital functions. Glucose levels oscillate throughout the day, which is quite usual unless the levels either go very low or too high. Unsteady glucose levels are usually associated […]
When you have diabetes, your dinner could look very different in terms of food. Some of the most effective approaches to manage blood sugar levels include portion management and carbohydrate counting. What to eat is another vital component that plays a significant part in this situation. When dealing with diabetes, balanced meals and portion control […]
By Parul Dube
Diabetes is a serious and persistent health condition. Also, it affects a large segment of the population worldwide. Unhealthy dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles, stress, and obesity are the leading causes of diabetes. However, regular blood sugar monitoring, medication, and lifestyle modification reduce the associated symptoms and complications. Lifestyle modification includes a well balanced and nutritious […]
By Hiral Patel
High blood pressure is one of the significant risk factors for multiple diseases globally, including heart attacks, cardiac arrests and strokes. Unhealthy diets , sedentary lifestyles, smoking and alcohol consumption may all contribute to high blood pressure. Therefore, diet has a vital role in regulating high blood pressure. A “balanced” vegetarian diet is considered a […]
By Aditi Shenai
High blood pressure is also called hypertension. It is a prevalent condition. A prolonged high force of the blood against your artery walls is enough to eventually cause health problems such as heart diseases and stroke. For a healthy individual, the average blood pressure range is 120/80 mmHg. Usually, hypertension is defined as the condition […]
By Parul Dube
Navigating your life with diabetes can be challenging, especially with a constant search for healthy recipes, counting carbs, meal planning, and experimenting with multiple workouts. Statistics about diabetes says that 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. And half of them consider the medical condition as a dietary death sentence. However, diabetes management […]
By Parul Dube
Diabetes can strike anyone from any phase of life. There are three main types of diabetes – type 1, type 2 and gestational. Around 10% of all people with diabetes have type 1 diabetes. If you’re diagnosed with it, one of your first questions is likely to be, “what can I eat and drink?” Unfortunately, […]
By Mehak Shah
We all experience stress on different occasions in our life. You can also define the condition as the demands of the situation threaten to exceed the resources of the individual. It is how your body prepares itself when it encounters a difficult situation. Several causes can cause stress. For example, a situation that causes frustration, […]
Overview Prediabetes is a risk factor for developing diabetes. This condition is diagnosed through glucose testing with values that are higher than normal but lower than the diabetes diagnosis. For example, if normal fasting glucose levels are <100 mg/dL, then prediabetics would have glucose levels of 100-125 mg/dL. However, as these values don’t meet the […]
Individuals take time to change themselves; from their behavioural patterns, lifestyles, and personalities, to their dietary choices or physical activity routines. So, making a change does not come easy. However, receiving crucial evidence on how their existing lifestyle choices are impacting them might cause a stir in their minds. The situation is not very different […]
Variability has different connotations in different contexts. Its relationship with the term stability varies too. For example, stability is not immobility because your glucose levels will intrinsically vary. However, this variation depends upon many factors, but what matters is how vast or high this glucose variability is. The degree of variability will determine what your […]
Glucose is the most crucial energy source for cells in the human body. It spikes with many foods and drinks that we eat daily. Also, sometimes the glucose levels can be insufficient. For example, the liver can manufacture glucose when the blood glucose levels are below optimal. Low glucose levels can lead to various health […]
Before knowing about weight loss and how calorie and glucose tracking can affect your weight, it is necessary to see why and how you gain weight in the first place. Weight gain is not only about putting on some inches or increasing body mass and fat deposit. Instead, weight loss or weight gain is a […]
Glucose is the primary sugar that our bloodstream carries to all the cells in the body to supply them with energy. They indeed are the primary sources of energy in our body. Still, you need to maintain blood sugar levels at an optimal level to reduce health risks and avoid any critical medical conditions. Too […]
The simplest of your steps add up and contribute to your wellbeing. You need not go to the gym for hours together or trek up a hill to be healthy. However, certain things can be more effective than others when done at specific timings. One such thing is walking after meals. Here we talk about […]
Food plays a vital role in managing your blood sugar levels. Your glucose levels depend on the food you eat. Some food normally responds to your glucose levels, and some can trigger it, which can cause a spike in your sugar or glucose levels. Therefore, following a proper diet is essential to maintaining your blood […]
An optimal diet plays an enormous role in dictating the quality of life you lead. There’s no way you can have a perfect state of well-being without having an optimal diet. There is an adage- you are what you eat. A balanced diet with all micro and macronutrients is the key to an immune body […]
Modern lives put exacting standards on us. We strive to do better and get more successful. As a result, most of us struggle to achieve a proper work-life balance. Suppose you want to sketch a typical day in the life of a successful professional. In that case, you immediately visualise rushed lunches, late working hours, […]
