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My friend always said, “happiness is an unexpected piece of chocolate”. I realize it’s true almost every day when I hear from my patients who so desperately crave for it. Historically chocolates were used for healing processes. Foods and beverages made from beans of the Theobroma cacao tree were consumed by humans since around 500 […]

Patients with Type 2 diabetes are at increased risk for diabetic eye disease. Diabetic eye disease is a group of eye problems that can affect people with diabetes. These conditions include diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, cataracts and glaucoma. How does diabetes affect your eyes High blood glucose levels can change fluid levels in the

Before we analyze the various causes of sexual dysfunction in diabetic patients, we must have a basic idea of the normal physiology, anatomy, neurology, and vascular mechanisms that contribute to penile erection. Penis comprises mainly two muscles, a corpus cavernosa and the corpus spongiosum. The cavernosum smooth muscles of the arteriola and arterial walls play

Perhaps no other addiction has been incriminated with different diseases as smoking. Perhaps every system of the body, from head to toe is affected by smoking. Smokers die on an average 8 to 10 years younger than non-smokers. Smokers are 30-40% more likely to develop Type II diabetes. Smoking can also make managing the disease

Diabetes is a worldwide epidemic that has led to a rise in increased diabetic disease. The increased prevalence of diabetes has also led to an increase in the number of macro and micro vascular complications in diabetes such as coronary heart disease, stroke, visual impairment, diabetic kidney disease and end stage renal disease. Diabetes remains

In some cases, uncontrolled diabetes can lead to peripheral artery diseases which result in the narrowing of your blood vessels reduction of blood flow with your feet and legs. This causes gangrene and necrosis of the feet which would lead to amputation. Regular exercise and strengthening exercises will help to reduce peripheral neuropathy and control

Uncontrolled blood sugar levels affect the nerves and blood vessels to your feet causing peripheral neuropathy and numbness and loss of sensation at the extremities. This is accompanied by tingling and burning sensation under the feet which aggravates at night. How to take care of your feet Check your feet daily for any wounds, discolorations

Chocolate with 70 – 85% cocoa is called dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is loaded with nutrients that can positively affect your health. It has a high level of magnesium, copper, iron and a fairly good level of potassium, phosphorus, zinc, and selenium. It also contains stimulants like caffeine and theobromine. It is a powerful source

Exercise regularly Regular exercise can improve your insulin sensitivity and helps in burning out excess glucose from the body. It improves the functioning efficiency of insulin and its penetration into the cells. Thus cells are better able to use the sugar available in the bloodstream. It helps in regulating your body weight and improves muscle

Ramadan is the time where there are long hours of fasting during the day time. Normally when we eat food the insulin secretion is elevated and this promotes the storage of glucose in liver and muscles in the form of glycogen. But during fasting times, the insulin levels in the blood are reduced and catecholamines