Anniversaries are opportunities for recollections of the year gone by and positive reflections for the year ahead. For all of us at Advanced Diabetes Centre, this past year and in fact many more months before that, have been a kaleidoscope of happy memories, supportive friends, team members, and partners. Also marked by some paths that […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sitting in front of his doctor, Mohan was totally shattered. The 45-year-old successful businessman, a loving husband & a proud father of two adorable teens was thinking all the time – why did it have to be me? What will happen to my work and me now? Will I die early? Will I ever be able […]
It is the holy month of Ramadan. Fasting during this holy month holds a great religious & spiritual significance. However, for people living with diabetes, it is important to know how fasting will impact their diabetes and take necessary precautions to avoid any complications. We are trying to clarify some of the doubts regarding Diabetes […]
The summer has arrived & so does the hot question of the season. And what is it? “Madam, can a diabetic eat a mango?” It won’t be incorrect if I say that a dietitian’s summer is incomplete without this popular query. Mango is probably one reason that makes summer enjoyable. This delicious fruit is surely […]
People living with diabetes often complain of not able to sleep quickly. As they’re sleep deprived, they often become irritable. The increase in blood pressure and obesity is also seen in such patients. The habit of sleeping late at night is also one of the factors leading to type 2 diabetes. Till date, obesity and […]
Diabetes affects almost all the organs in the body; given this, it is inevitable that it affects the part that occupies the largest surface area of our body – the skin. People who are living with diabetes for several years, those having high blood glucose levels for a long time, often experience serious complications related […]
In addition to the 415 million adults in the world who are estimated to currently have diabetes, there are 318 million adults with impaired glucose tolerance, which puts them at high risk of developing the disease in the future. Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century. Every year more […]