The International Diabetes Federation estimated that 74.2 million adults in India were living with diabetes in 2021. Diabetes triggers several health conditions that affect the skin, heart, fertility, and even the gut. Diabetes-related damage to the gut increases the risk of colon cancer, poor digestion, and intestinal malfunction. It even triggers the gut to become […]
Everyone craves something savoury and tasty to go with their evening coffee or tea. As a result, we often binge on unhealthy snacks, usually fried or containing oil. Such snacks are easily available and taste delicious, making them our go-to snacking option. However, it is one of the significant issues that a person with diabetes […]
By Parul Dube
In general, hypertension, commonly known as HTN, is scientifically defined as a condition in which the blood pressure exceeds 140/90 mm Hg and becomes severe if the pressure reaches above 180/120 mm Hg. What is High Blood Pressure? High blood pressure occurs when blood flow against the artery walls is very high. Usually, we don’t […]
Having blood pressure is the new normal for people nowadays. There is a lot of evidence that a sedentary lifestyle, a fast-moving world, pollution, and stress all have negative effects on man’s health. Due to the pandemic, most people have a sedentary lifestyle, which is a significant concern and leads to many cardiovascular diseases, not […]
By Zoomi Singh
Diabetes has become a widespread epidemic. A sedentary lifestyle, increasing prevalence and incidence of unhealthy eating habits, and stress can induce this disease. It can also result from genetic defects in insulin, pancreatic disease, surgery, infections, and drugs or chemicals. Diabetes, also called diabetes mellitus, is a group of conditions resulting in too much sugar […]
By Parul Dube
It is widely believed that diabetes can only be caused by excessive sugar intake. However, this is not the only way one can incur it. There are several risk factors that lead to a person becoming a diabetic. Similarly, reducing one’s sugar intake is not the only way to prevent diabetes. While sugar is directly […]
By Nahida
One of the myths surrounding diabetes is that it is the outcome of overindulgence in sweets, when in reality it’s a lifestyle disorder. Which is why fostering healthy lifestyle habits – including choosing the right diet and exercising regularly — is key to controlling diabetes which, left unchecked, could result in severe complications leading to […]
India is fast becoming the diabetes capital of the world with 69.1 million cases reported, the second-highest number in the world, according to the International Diabetes Federation. Keeping diabetes under control is essential to living a long and healthy life. The right diet and diabetic recipes play an extremely important role in keeping blood sugar […]
By Alpa Momaya
Once described as a ‘silent killer’, the numbers associated with diabetes are a loud wake-up call today. According to the International Diabetes Federation, in 2017, 425 million adults (20-79 years) were living with diabetes; India is home to 72 million of them. Deaths due to diabetes have increased largely, and these fatalities have been primarily […]
By Ritu Puri
The number of people with diabetes has risen from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. In 2014, 8.5% of adults aged 18 years and older had diabetes. By 2030, the World Health Organization estimates that diabetes will be the 7th leading cause of death across the world. Faced with alarming statistics, the […]
By Nahida
November 14 is observed as World Diabetes Day. High time to better know this metabolic disease and learn how to live with it! A person with diabetes has high blood glucose (blood sugar) either because the body’s insulin production is inadequate or because the body’s cells do not respond properly to insulin or both. There are […]
Can I drink whole milk? Is white bread bad for me? Do I have to avoid everything deep-fried? If you are Diabetic, you may have probably had these questions and many more. As a Diabetic, you have to closely monitor your diet to keep blood sugar levels in check. But apart from what foods to cut […]
Diabetes cases are on the rise in India – according to 2013 data from the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 50% of all people with diabetes live in just three countries – China (98.4 million), India (65.1 million) and the US (24.4 million). There are several reasons why Indians have a higher propensity for this lifestyle […]
By Meenakshi S.
Did you know a 15% weight reduction has shown to normalize glucose tolerance? Or that even with diabetes, you can eat sugar in moderate amounts? Padma Bhushan awardee and renowned endocrinologist Dr Ambrish Mithal weighs on 10 myths surrounding the ailment. #1 MYTH Diabetes is caused by eating too much sugar. FACT A lot of […]
