Indian Diet Plan for Weight Loss with Diabetes

For people living with diabetes, losing excess weight can improve blood glucose control, insulin sensitivity, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and overall metabolic health. The challenge is finding an eating pattern t…

How Insulin Resistance Affects Weight Loss

Insulin resistance is closely linked with weight gain, obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. It can also make weight management more challenging for some people. However, having insulin resistance does not mean that…

PCOS Is Now PMOS: A Tumble Toward Diabetes

For decades, the condition we called PCOS was introduced to women as a problem of the ovaries. It sounded simple enough: a cystic appearance on ultrasound, irregular periods, and maybe some acne or hair changes. But the…

What is the Treatment for Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes in Pregnancy)

The first line of treatment for control of gestational diabetes - GDM (Diabetes in Pregnancy) is lifestyle management. It includes: Medical nutrition therapy Exercise Weight management depending on pre-pregnancy weight.…

Who should use an Insulin Pump and What are the Disadvantages?

The insulin pump can be used both by patients with type 1 diabetes as well as those with type 2 diabetes. It can also be used in those women who have diabetes with pregnancy. At the present moment, with the use of some n…

Why my blood sugar levels not in control even after I have stopped eating sweets?

Diabetes is characterized by excess blood sugar in the body. You have to work diligently to normalize these excess blood sugars. One kind of food strongly associated with the elevation of sugar/glucose levels is the inta…

What is the Prevalence of Diabetes in India? Current Data and Stats

India holds second place behind China in terms of the number of people affected with diabetes mellitus. Since the people affected with diabetes are increasing, the statistics will continuously change, and frequent updati…

What is the Difference between Rapid acting and Short acting Insulin?

The term ‘short-acting insulin’ is used for conventional human insulin (available as brands called Actrapid, Huminsulin-R etc). The action of the short-acting insulin takes about 30 minutes to start, and the action lasts…

What are the First Signs or Symptoms of Diabetic Retinopathy?

Most people have no symptoms till advanced stage of diabetic retinopathy. Symptoms of retinopathy include: Blurred vision Floating spots or dark strings (floaters) Difficulty in identifying colours Fluctuating vision Dis…

Is Diabetes a Risk Factor for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Infection?

No. Studies have shown the chance of acquiring COVID19 is same between diabetic and non-diabetic individuals. But once you acquire the infection, your blood sugar plays a crucial role in outcome of COVID19. Those who hav…

How to Store Insulin Without Refrigeration: Practical Tips for Resource-Limited Settings

Managing diabetes in areas without access to refrigeration can be challenging. This guide answers common questions about insulin storage in poor and resource-limited environments, ensuring you can maintain insulin effica…

How to Control and Manage Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a state of high glucose (sugar) levels detected for the first time during pregnancy. This condition is more commonly seen in women who : Are obese Have sedentary lifestyle Are more…

Difference between Glucometer and Lab test Glucose (Sugar) Readings

Diabetes Mellitus is a disorder of glucose homeostasis and monitored by measurement of: Blood glucose levels. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. Blood glucose measurements are routinely done by: Blood sample (venous sam…

What are the Risk Factors of Type 2 Diabetes?

Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) occurs due to insulin resistance and progressive loss of pancreatic beta-cell insulin secretory function. Insulin resistance is a condition in which liver, muscle, and fat cells in the body do not…

What are the Risk Factors of Type 1 Diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes is a chronic disorder in which our immune system destroys the insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells (known as an autoimmune response). Note: Symptoms of diabetes appear when 85 - 90% of beta cells are d…