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The incidence of diabetes has substantially increased over the past few decades. Prediabetes is an intermediate metabolic state between normal glycemic levels and proven diabetes. Incidence of Prediabetes has also increased considerably in the past few years. The Incidence of prediabetes is increasing in younger adults and this is more concerning and worrisome. Those who […]

Exercise increases the body’s oxygen requirement and the energy requirement of the muscles would be met by breaking down the liver glycogen stores, triglycerides, and free fatty acids from the Adipose tissues In normal individuals, blood sugar levels are maintained well by the body in order to preserve the central nervous system function. But normal

Protein intake helps in blood sugar control A protein rich diet can help in controlling your blood sugar levels. Protein on break down causes ketosis. On burning of fat and protein, the body produces ketosis which in turn reduces your appetite. It makes you feel full for a longer period and thus reduces your carbohydrate

Festival means opportunity to catch up with friends and family. But the focus on food and eating during this season can be very tough; especially for families dealing with diabetes.  Remember that festivals don’t have to disrupt your diabetes control. With a little preparation, you’ll be ready to face any festival head-on and still enjoy

Do’s in Diabetic Diet :                For breakfast take cholesterol-lowering foods.                 Have nuts rich in monounsaturated fat such as walnuts, almonds & peanuts                 Eat a lot of leafy salads along with your meals.. include pulses like horse gram, green gram, Chickpea, peas, and beans in your diet which can reduce your LDL, bad cholesterols

Any illness even a minor one such as common cold, stomach upset, flue or diarrhoea can increase body’s need for insulin. These can lead to an elevation in blood sugar levels resulting to Ketoacidosis. The DO’s on sick day : – 1. Continue talking your diabetic medication as prescribed by your doctor. 2. Check your

Diabetes (medically known as diabetes mellitus) is the name given to disorders in which the body has trouble regulating its blood glucose, or blood sugar levels. There are two major types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1, also called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes is a disorder of the body’s immune system