Last updated on August 30th, 2022As the name itself infers, Diabetic Retinopathy is a diabetes-related complication that affects the eyes of the patient. The main cause of this problem is harm to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue present at the retina. At the initial stage, diabetic retinopathy may not show any symptoms but can …

Last updated on April 12th, 2024The amount of glucose (“sugar” expressed in mg/dL) present in the blood fluctuates during the day and at night. Our body maintains a level of blood glucose for metabolism.  According to the American Diabetes Association, ,the normal sugar level in a healthy body is less than 100 mg/dL. But sometimes, these …

Last updated on September 27th, 2023Nearly 400 million people in the world have diabetes.  In addition, it is estimated that 8 million people may be undiagnosed by the disease or are unaware of their health condition . It is therefore essential that we increase awareness regarding diabetes. The first step is to know about the key …

Last updated on October 20th, 2023Insulin resistance meaning is when your body’s ability to use glucose for energy is impacted by excessive glucose in your bloodstream. When your body’s insulin resistance is high, there is a lot of pressure on your pancreas to produce more insulin to balance blood sugar levels in your bloodstream. Insulin resistance meaning …

Last updated on September 27th, 2023Diabetes is rising in India and worldwide at a faster pace than ever. More than 7.7 crore Indians are at risk of diabetes. Unhealthy lifestyles and food adulteration are the top reasons for such a rise. With such a huge portion of the population at risk of this ailment and crores …