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Are you injecting insulin properly?
Posted on December 28, 2016 with 0 comments
Injecting insulin is a tricky affair. Whether you are using insulin pen or a syringe and a needle, make sure you inject it the right way. Follow these simple tips: The site of injection: Abdomen – Two inches away from the bellybutton. You may have scars from previously injecting insulin on the abdomen. Avoid these […]
Diabetes Care in Winter Months
Posted on December 20, 2016 with 0 comments
A study published in ‘Medicine,’ November 2014 issue reported slightly higher levels of HbA1c in winter for people living with type 1 diabetes. Reviewing your diabetes management plan can help establish better control over diabetes during the winter months. Here are some tips: Foot care: Keep your feet warm and dry. Wear warm socks and […]
Eyes on Diabetes – World Diabetes Day 2016
Posted on November 5, 2016 with 0 comments
Diabetes is a grave emergency in India: More than 65 million people are currently living with diabetes and additionally over 77 million people pre-diabetic. International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has estimated that one in two adults with diabetes are UNDIAGNOSED. More so, many people with UNDIAGNOSED diabetes already have COMPLICATIONS viz. Eye damage Heart disease Kidney […]
Food Myths for People with Diabetes
Posted on October 20, 2016 with 0 comments
Dixita, Certified Diabetes Educator, and trained nutritionist at Advanced Diabetes Centre busts common food myths for people with diabetes: Myth: People with diabetes must follow a strict diet Reality: People with diabetes can eat the same food that rest of their family members eat. Nutrition guidelines recommended for people with diabetes have been quite flexible […]
Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
Posted on October 10, 2016 with 0 comments
Recently published in The Lancet, results from Global Burden of Diseases 2015 reveal that heart attacks, lung obstruction, strokes along with diabetes and chronic kidney disease are the top 5 causes of death in India. Together these causes account for more than 1/3rd of deaths in the country. According to this report, between 2005 and […]
Carbohydrates Part 2 – Know your meal plan
Posted on August 30, 2016 with 0 comments
After having understood the importance of carbohydrate counting, now we shall discuss how exactly one can use this method in practice. To simplify it, let us discuss it stepwise. Step 1: Meal plan The first step is to get a customized meal plan from an expert dietitian. With the meal plan you can know the […]
Carbohydrates Part 1 – How much should I be eating in a day?
Posted on August 29, 2016 with 0 comments
Carbohydrate-containing foods have the maximum impact on blood sugar levels compared to foods containing protein or fat. This 2-part article series will help you understand the importance of controlling the amount of carbohydrate in your meal, how to actually calculate the amount of carb in your meal and achieve a better control on your blood […]
Diabetes Facts you may not know
Posted on August 16, 2016 with 0 comments
The incidence of diabetes mellitus is rising at an alarming proportion in India & is likely to affect 79.4 million people in India by 2030, a 15 % increase from the current 31.7 million. There is plentiful of information about diabetes and its complications, however, we’re presenting below certain ‘Diabetes Facts’ that you may not […]
Diabetes Care during Monsoon
Posted on July 29, 2016 with 0 comments
When it starts pouring, none of us can resist the temptation to savor piping hot Pakodas, Vada pav, Dabeli and hot masala tea! However, for people who are living with diabetes, the monsoon is the season, in which they’ve to take utmost care – Read on these special tips compiled by Ms. Princy Soni, Diabetes Educator […]
Diabetes and Blood Pressure
Posted on July 9, 2016 with 0 comments
In the management of Diabetes, blood pressure control is of paramount importance. Proper control of blood pressure can help prevent serious complications of diabetes viz. heart attack, kidney disease, stroke, eye complications etc. Dr. Piyush Desai M.D., an expert diabetes specialist at Advanced Diabetes Centre, Surat recommends, “You should have your blood pressure monitored at […]