Author: Dr. Damanjit Duggal
Last updated on August 7th, 2023Overview Triglycerides are essential molecules, a form of fat that our body stores and utilises for energy between meals. Let’s learn more about their function and significance. What Are Triglycerides? Triglycerides are like small energy packets in our blood. They are made up of a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids: …
Last updated on September 9th, 2022A Keto diet may cause gastrointestinal (GI) issues like diarrhoea as side effects. In a few cases, diarrhoea or GI problems might be acute as the body adapts to the new diet. Yet, these issues may be more chronic at times and even last the period of the keto diet. If …
Last updated on July 28th, 2023Nowadays, many people are going after the ketogenic diet for weight management. Lowering the carb consumption to a minimum might aid in losing a few pounds. That too, in the initial few weeks to months. Any treatment may result in undesirable outcomes. And, the ketogenic diet is no different. One of …
Last updated on October 10th, 2023When you have diabetes, nutrition and physical activity play an important role in helping you live a healthy life. Diabetes type 1 is less common, and it develops when a person’s body does not produce insulin at all. Diabetes type-1 patients mainly rely on insulin therapy to manage their blood sugar …
Last updated on September 27th, 2022Mostly, diet affects the blood glucose levels in the body. A healthy diet must be rich in veggies, complex carbs, and fruits with a low glycaemic index. It is vital for diabetics or pre-diabetics. Diabetics must replace processed carbs from junk foods with healthy carbs from fruits, veggies, or whole grains. …
Last updated on August 1st, 2022Glycosuria is a condition in which blood glucose passes into the urine. Usually, kidneys absorb blood glucose from any passing fluid into the blood vessels. In glycosuria, kidneys fail to remove enough blood glucose off the urine. This occurs in presence of abnormally high level of sugar in blood (hyperglycemia). Often, …