Author: Dr. Damanjit Duggal

Know What is Polydipsia (Excessive Thirst) – Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Last updated on July 18th, 2023We feel thirsty when the water level in our body goes down below a threshold level or when the osmolite levels are too high. Brain cells detect these changes and signal the desire to drink water or fluids. This signal is thirst. Taking adequate fluids or water keeps us healthy.  Read …

Does Diabetes Cause Xerostomia or Dry Mouth?

Last updated on March 1st, 2022by Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a condition when an individual’s salivary glands fail to form a sufficient amount of saliva so that mouth can remain moist. Xerostomia might be an indication of diabetes and can be a side effect of anti-diabetes medicine as well. As per recent studies, dry mouth …

Does Diabetes Cause Mood Swings?

Last updated on March 1st, 2022Diabetes significantly affects a person’s pancreas; however, living with this state frequently influences a person’s mental health as well as mood. A person might experience mood swings when his or her blood sugar levels go too high or low. Stress, anxiety, and depression may also rise. Regular diabetes management may at …

Diabetes and Alzheimer’s – Know The Association Between Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s

Last updated on April 9th, 2022Diabetes might enhance the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. However, a healthy diet, blood glucose control, and exercise might help. There are a lot of studies suggesting an association between diabetes and Alzheimer’s, even though those associations aren’t yet completely understood. Not all studies verify the association, but many do recommend that …

Diabetes and Seizures: Know Signs, Causes, Related Complications and Treatment

Last updated on July 28th, 2023Hyperglycemia is also called high blood glucose. Even though it’s a common diabetic complication, hyperglycemia may occur to anybody. If left unmanaged, high blood glucose may give rise to hyperglycemia-associated seizures. Approximately 25% of diabetics would experience seizures. Frequently, these occur due to low blood glucose. On the other hand, if …

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