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
High blood pressure or hypertension often go unnoticed for years, making it a notorious silent killer. However, from a geographical point of view, the US has a higher prevalence of hypertension than other regions. As per specific organised data, nearly 47% of the American adult group suffers from high blood pressure. Uncontrolled blood pressure can […]
By Hiral Patel
Whether you’re trying to manage blood sugar levels or lose weight, a well-planned meal is perfect for better outcomes. Here’s the thing, there’s a wide array of flexible, easy, and nutritionist-backed meal plans out there. One of the best and most balanced meal plans is a 2,000 calorie plan. It includes three meals and two […]
By Hiral Patel
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
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 […]
