Your pancreas produces insulin, which is vital for regulating blood sugar levels and metabolism. Insulin helps your body store and use extra sugar from the food in the form of energy; after you eat, your food breaks down into a sugar called glucose. Glucose is the source of energy your body needs to work correctly. […]
Today, you could get your groceries delivered to your doorsteps, pay bills online and drive around in an automatic car. Now that AI has taken over and made man comfortable, would you say your lives have become less stressful? Maybe, maybe not. The fast-paced modern days come with their shortcomings where time is everything and productivity […]
Aloe vera is a versatile house plant and hardly requires an introduction. Apart from being a natural air purifier, aloe vera is gaining popularity across the globe for its therapeutic properties. For instance, aloe vera is one of the best herbs for diabetes since it helps regulate insulin levels and improve blood sugar levels. And […]
By Aditi Shenai
Avocado is a superfood with unusual looks. This dark green or sometimes blackish skinned fruit has a creamy green inside. The flesh is smooth and buttery, has a subtly nutty flavour, and has a texture akin to a firm, ripe banana. Avocados have a host of minerals, vitamins and antioxidants and are known for containing […]
By Aditi Shenai
Cherries are a popular addition to desserts due to their natural sweetness and dense flavour profile. But their sweetness is also what makes them a highly debatable topic when it comes to adding them to the diabetes diets. Unsurprisingly, it is a common belief that consuming cherries will cause a spike or fluctuation in sugar […]
By Hiral Patel
Rice, a staple in the Asia-Pacific region, has been around for centuries. However, it has been some time since dehusked white rice supplanted the customarily eaten brown rice, particularly in the Indian subcontinent and other Asian nations. Thus, brown rice is limited to being consumed only by individuals in towns and the people who relish […]
By Aditi Shenai
Coconuts are a staple in tropical cuisine. In addition, they have several industrial and cosmetic uses. The fibre and nutritional richness of coconut provide several health benefits, but its oil distinguishes them as a unique food and medicine source. It is rich in antioxidants and energy-boosting triglycerides. Coconut oil has excellent versatility, and you can […]
By Hiral Patel
Peanuts are the essential food items which help control the risk of diabetes. These nuts are readily available in the Indian subcontinent and are a common ingredient in Indian dishes. Peanuts are also known as groundnut or monkey nuts. They have a high nutritional profile. They help cure vitamin deficiencies and help prevent various health […]
By Mehak Shah
Glaucoma is a multifactorial condition characterised by an increase in intraocular pressure. It is also a leading cause of permanent blindness, which significantly affects the quality of life. One of the most prominent risk factors is Diabetes mellitus, a disease which is rising at an alarming rate. Meta-analyses have revealed a 1.4 fold increase in […]
By Hiral Patel
High blood sugar levels are a critical problem in diabetes, no matter what type of diabetes you have. Usually, one sees Type 2 diabetes as the most common form of diabetes. It is a by-product of an unhealthy diet, obesity, and lack of exercise. This type of diabetes can also be inherited. Type 2 diabetes […]
By Mehak Shah
As per a study, individuals with persistent HCV have an increased possibility of creating type 2 diabetes and insulin opposition in correlation with individuals who don’t have the infection. In addition, this condition fosters diabetes more than in individuals with hepatitis B, another state that influences the liver. It is critical to comprehend how HCV […]
By Hiral Patel
When you have diabetes, managing and controlling it via blood sugar testing is essential. Keeping track of your blood sugar levels plays a vital role in diabetes management. That is because tracking your blood sugar levels will help you avoid any emergency, and it will enable you to make necessary changes depending on your sugar […]
World Hypertension Day is a time to consider the importance of understanding high blood pressure (HBP or hypertension) along with its serious medical complications. This condition affects over 30% of the adult population worldwide – that is more than one billion people around the world. In a continuing effort to educate the public on the […]
Diabetes is one of the most debilitating health concerns that affect many of us. Several lifestyle issues like weight gain, a sedentary lifestyle and unhealthy eating habits are the root causes of this lifestyle disease. With the current pace of life and lack of time for self-care, the condition is worsening. Therefore, it is essential […]
By Sarah Gaur
To keep your diabetes under control, you need to keep track of your blood sugar levels, medications, exercise, and eating habits throughout the day. In addition, it is essential to be conscious of your diabetic condition throughout the day. From your food plans and eating routines to your exercise schedule, you need to look after […]
By Hiral Patel
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition wherein excessive sugar accumulates in the bloodstream. Our pancreas secretes the hormone insulin. Also, insulin signals the body to absorb the glucose present in the bloodstream for energy production. This glucose moves to the cells for the required energy release with type 2 diabetes. However, these cells […]
By Hiral Patel
Referring to an old saying, eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince, and dinner like a pauper. Quite simply, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and it is especially true for people with diabetes. Here’s the thing, a wholesome morning meal keeps the blood sugar steady all day long. A […]
By Sarah Gaur
Diabetes is a disorder that results from high blood sugar. It is the prime source of energy for your body that you get from your diet. The blood sugar secretes from your pancreas as insulin, a hormone that helps transport glucose to cells. Your body processes glucose to provide energy to perform various body functions. However, […]
Diabetes is an ever-growing disease. The number of diabetes cases is just increasing day by day. Its predominant causes are lifestyle and dietary changes. Diabetes affects around 537 million persons, according to statistics. By 2030, the prevalence could reach 643 million people. The answer, on the other hand, is straightforward. There are various causes of […]
By Parul Dube
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic, debilitating, and severe medical condition requiring regular blood sugar monitoring and treatment. Being overweight (BMI 25-29.9), obese (BMI 30-39.9), or morbidly obese (BMI 40 or more) raises your chance of acquiring type 2 diabetes significantly. Unfortunately, it is common for people to be unaware of the health risks associated […]
High blood pressure is a regular occurrence in most people’s life. It somehow stands in your way to a healthy life and disturbs the moments you want to cherish. However, you are in trouble if it turns adverse and gives rise to other health complications. Hence, it requires your constant vigilance. Indeed, a proper medical […]
Finding the right balance of blood pressure seems like a challenging quest for many. Anything above 120 systolic and 80 diastolic pressure is unhealthy, aka hypertension. However, there are several reasons why you should be keeping your blood pressure within a healthy range. First, it develops over the years, increasing the risk of stroke, heart […]
In today’s world, high blood pressure, aka hypertension, is one of the most common lifestyle diseases. Stress, inactive lifestyle, unhealthy eating and inadequate sleep are a few prime reasons for hypertension. are a few prime reasons for hypertension. High Blood pressure affects one out of every three adults in America, one out of every four […]
High blood pressure is also called hypertension. It is a prevalent condition in which there is a prolonged high force of blood flowing through arteries which in turn can progress into other major health issues like chronic heart conditions and eventually stroke. There has been enough evidence to prove that high levels of inflammation in […]
By Mehak Shah
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most common health problems people face worldwide. According to one study, sedentary living, pollution, and stress negatively affect a person’s health. Additionally, due to the pandemic, most people have started leading a sedentary lifestyle, a primary concern leading to various cardiovascular diseases. One of […]
By Parul Dube
High blood pressure is one of the most common health issues people go through. Left untreated, it can lead to several diseases like cardiovascular issues as well as other lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, , cardiac diseases, etc. You can prevent and control high blood pressure by making certain lifestyle modifications. One of the primary […]
By Aditi Shenai
When it comes to fasting, people often mistake it as a weight-loss trend. Although viewed as a product of diet culture, fasting can offer excellent health benefits. So, what does fasting mean? It gets defined as the willing abstinence from food, drink, or both, for a while. You must’ve likely fasted before since blood tests, […]
By Mehak Shah
In today’s world, diabetes is a widespread medical condition in which the blood sugar levels of a person rise above the ideal level. To manage sugar levels, a person with diabetes needs to pay special attention to what they eat. A person with diabetes should try to categorically avoid a high carbohydrate diet because it […]
By Bhakti Mehta
Protein has become the recent health buzzword. As a result, the amount of protein one should consume is now a constant dietary question. Although the American Diabetes Association (ADA) does not prescribe an exact amount of protein, if you currently consume less than 15-20% of your calories from protein, you must try to up it. […]
By Hiral Patel
Approximately 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. It is a chronic condition that causes blood sugar levels to rise. Glucose is the body’s primary energy source, which comes from carbohydrates in your foods. The pancreas releases insulin when there is a rise in blood glucose levels. It helps the body use glucose […]
By Parul Dube
