Category: Diabetes Management
You must have heard of the term ‘Diabetes’ or ‘Diabetes Mellitus’. But, do you have a basic idea about this medical problem? What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic disease which leads to a very high blood sugar or blood glucose. It occurs when: The organ pancreas, is not able to make insulin, or The body …
What is Insulin? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control the sugar levels in our body. It helps the cells in our bloodstream to absorb sugar from the carbohydrate intake and convert it into energy and store it for future use. Insulin also converts excess sugar, which is present after a meal, into …
As of the year 2018, the total population of India is about 1.35 billion, while there are 50 million of that population that suffer from diabetes. These are staggering numbers to say the least. Research by the World Health Organization has predicted this number to rise to 87 million by the year 2030. One of the …
If you have a family history of diabetes or other illnesses that require low sugar intake, or if you are someone who’s trying to keep a watch on your carbohydrate and sugar intake (you all should!), then it is important to know what fruit you should and shouldn’t be eating. Fruits are generally misunderstood to have …
Statistics conclude that a staggering 68% of diabetics over the age of 65 die owing to some or the other form of cardiovascular or heart diseases and around 16% diabetics over the age of 65% die due to stroke. Diabetes Causes Cardiovascular diseases Repeated studies over the years have concluded that diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are …
Mental health is an important yet the most ignored problem that plagues the industry. The acceptance rate for mental health issues is low and even lower is the awareness about these problems. It is important for everyone to understand that mental health problems are episodic and are very similar to physical health problems – and can …
