Diwali is more than just lights and diyas, it’s the festival of home-cooked feasts, aromatic snacks and indulgence in sweets. Mothers and grandmothers spend hours preparing Gujiyas, Besan Ladoos and other festive treats, filling homes with warmth and love. Sweets aren’t just food; they are emotions, celebrations and blessings. For diabetics, the festive season can...
On this World Heart Day 2025, let’s take it as an opportunity to ourselves your heart is more than just an organ; it’s the powerhouse of your body and protecting it means safeguarding your entire well-being. While heart disease is already one of the leading causes of death worldwide, diabetes magnifies the risk. The good...
When we think of managing gout, most of us picture painful, swollen joints that suddenly flare up. On the other hand, diabetes brings to mind high blood sugar, insulin struggles and long-term health risks. At first glance, these two conditions might seem unrelated. But here’s the surprising truth; managing your gout properly may actually help...
When we think of gout, most of us picture painful, swollen joints that suddenly flare up. On the other hand, diabetes brings to mind high blood sugar, insulin struggles and long-term health risks. At first glance, these two conditions might seem unrelated. But here’s the surprising truth; managing your gout properly may actually help lower...
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can come with unexpected challenges. And one such challenge is gestational diabetes. Any woman can develop this condition, even without a prior history of diabetes. In fact, gestational diabetes symptoms can often go unnoticed until routine screening during the second trimester. If you’re wondering, “why gestational diabetes occurs?”,...
With evolving medical research and breakthroughs in scientific studies, new insights tend to emerge on the possible connections between Hepatitis B and Type 2 Diabetes. This World Hepatitis Day 2025, let’s delve deeper into how these two health conditions could be linked. Why Diabetes Management Needs to Be Taken Seriously? If you’re living with type...
Diabetes is one of the most chronic and incurable conditions, with India alone estimating over 212 million people to be affected by it in the coming years. Shockingly, about 90–95% of these cases are of Type 2 Diabetes, a condition largely influenced by lifestyle factors. Diabetes, also known as Diabetes Mellitus, occurs when there is...
When we hear the word diabetes, most of us think of the common types — Type 1 and Type 2. We associate it with sugar restrictions, insulin injections, or lifestyle changes. But did you know there’s another, lesser-known form of diabetes that’s quietly affecting millions? It’s called Type 5 Diabetes and chances are, you’ve never...
A recent study has raised a strong alarm highlighting India’s diabetes cases projecting to increase by a staggering 73% by 2050. That’s not just a statistic — it’s a wake-up call for all of us to take measures before things turn worse. As of now, around 89.8 million Indians live with diabetes, placing the country...
Diabetes can have a significant impact on your eye health, as it affects the blood vessels in the eyes, which are crucial for maintaining good vision. High blood sugar levels over time can damage these blood vessels, leading to a variety of eye conditions, including diabetic retinopathy, cataracts, and glaucoma. Let’s explore each of these...
