Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing diseases of the 21st century, affecting millions of lives in every nook and corner of the globe. According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), approximately 537 million adults have diabetes all over the globe, a number which is estimated to rise dramatically in the next two or three decades….
Last Updated:July 18, 2025, 11:22 IST Helping your loved ones amid their struggle with support and understanding could play a critical role in their journey of overcoming diabetes eventually. As a parent or a partner, you can’t leave your loved ones to themselves while they’re battling diabetes. (Representative Image) Diabetes is a chronic condition that…
Last Updated:July 03, 2025, 14:50 IST Naturally reducing HbA1c involves a change of lifestyle, based on conscious eating, constant exercise, emotional balance, and constant self-restraint The secret to reducing HbA1c naturally is through diet control HbA1c is an important indicator of three-month mean blood glucose levels. HbA1c decrease is important in diabetes management and prevention…
Last Updated:July 02, 2025, 15:04 IST Scientists at IIT Bombay have found collagen protein helps form harmful hormone clumps in the pancreas, advancing understanding and opening doors to new diabetes treatments Collagen appears to promote the accumulation of amylin within the pancreas, impairing its function by reducing insulin production and thereby elevating blood sugar levels….
Last Updated:June 30, 2025, 17:10 IST The monsoon season brings unique challenges for people with diabetes, making careful glucose monitoring and immunity-boosting habits more important than ever. As raincoats and umbrellas make their seasonal return, it’s essential for those with diabetes to approach the monsoons with a well-prepared routine that prioritizes health and safety The…
Last Updated:June 26, 2025, 16:15 IST One of the most persistent misconceptions is that diabetes can spread through blood, a belief doctors are now strongly debunking Crucially, neither form of diabetes is caused by a virus, bacteria, or any other infectious agent. (Representational Photo: AP) As diabetes continues to rise at an alarming pace across…
Last Updated:June 23, 2025, 10:44 IST Food sequencing refers to the order in which you eat the different components of your meal – starting with fibres, then lean proteins, and ending with carbohydrates. Samantha Ruth Prabhu revealed she uses food sequencing to manage blood sugar. For diabetics, monitoring their blood sugar levels is one of…
A modified DASH diet, tailored for individuals with type 2 diabetes, significantly lowers blood pressure, even for those already on medication. Johns Hopkins researchers found that the ‘DASH for diabetes’ lower-sodium diet produces a clinically meaningful reduction in blood pressure. This dietary approach offers a non-pharmacological strategy to reduce cardiovascular disease risk in diabetic patients….
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common eye disease caused by diabetes. It happens when high blood sugar damages the small blood vessels in the retina, the part of the eye that senses light and sends images to the brain. Over time, these blood vessels can swell, leak fluid, or close off completely. In more severe…
