Last updated on September 9th, 2022Sabja seeds or basil seeds are for cultivating basil plants. These are also edible and carry several health benefits. They look just like sesame seeds but are black. The type which originates from sweet basil is Ocimum basilicum. It is a plant commonly used in homes. Therefore, the seeds are naturally …

Last updated on November 1st, 2023An HbA1C blood test or A1C test measures the average blood sugar level for the past 3 months or 90 days. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends using A1C tests to diagnose prediabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Hb (Hemoglobin) is a protein found in RBC (red blood cells), whose …

Last updated on May 11th, 2022Testing for blood sugar levels at home is the easiest and most affordable way for diabetics before it brings about problems. This is helpful as diabetes does not always lead to signs, particularly in the early phase. Read this blog to know how to test for diabetes at home. For individuals …

Last updated on January 6th, 2025Insulin doses are put on a chart named sliding scale. The physician generates this insulin chart with the help of the patient. A chart is prepared on how the individual’s body reacts to insulin, their everyday routine, and carbs consumption that they would consent to. Insulin doses differ based on two …

Last updated on September 7th, 2023What Does mg/dL mean? There are different units used to measure blood glucose levels, and one such unit is mg/dL. When the amount of glucose or sugar in the blood is measured in terms of mass concentration, it’s called mg/dL. The mg/dL full form is milligrams per deciliter. To simply understand …