Now coined the 'diabetes capital of the world' India has 40 million or four crore people currently suffering from the disease. According to estimates, by 2025, one in every five Indians will be a diabetic. With these …
There’s a common misconception that avoiding sugar and other sweets is all enough for diabetics. That’s grossly inaccurate. The disease can be controlled by simply following a proper diet, taking your medications properly …
A 2006 research study in New England Journal of Medicine had two interesting observations. One, a variation of the TCF7L2 gene is linked to prediabetes (blood sugar is high but below diabetes range) which indicates a higher …
November 14 is World Diabetes Day.
One in every five urban adult Indians now suffer from diabetes and/or hypertension according to a recent study (Screening India's Twin Epidemic*). Diabetes is a silent killer. If …
Type 2 diabetes, a lifelong chronic disease, has a neural connection with the human body, according to a study conducted by genomic scientist and clinical partners, an official said Monday. The Indian Diabetes Consortium, a …
November 14 is World Diabetes Day.
According to the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, in India, the number of diabetics rose from 50.8 million in 2010 to 62.4 million in 2011. So millions of Indians cope with diabetes on a …
Can't imagine healthy burgers? Try this brown bread-soya cutlet combination with low calorie Thousand Island dressing. The chemical content in soya helps control diabetes and prevents nerve damage.
Preparation Time: 20 …
Diabetes-friendly jamun (black plum) blends with low fat curds to make a delectable smoothie. Jambolene, the enzyme found in jamun, helps to utilize the glucose in the body thereby inhibiting the unwanted rise in the blood …
International Diabetes Federation President Jean Claude Mbanya said that development without any focus on health is the reason for the increasing burden of lifestyle diseases like diabetes. In an interview to IANS ahead of World …
It has been recently discovered that split Bengal gram (chana dal), because of its low glycemic index, is a very beneficial pulse for diabetics as it helps in the utilization of sugar effectively causing a slow rise in blood …
Rice is the cereal that diabetics are advised to avoid. Add plenty of vegetables to the rice dish and use minimal oil for a simple and guilt free way to include rice in your diet! Adding vegetables not only enhances its vitamin …
Though unpleasantly bitter, karela (bitter gourd) tops the list of diabetes-friendly foods. It contains 'gurmarin', a polypeptide that works like insulin in our body and helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Here’s an …
World Diabetes Day was first conceived in 1991 to increase awareness about this metabolic disorder. An estimated 346 million people around the world suffer from diabetes and India has more patients than any other. Once exclusive …
A drink that helps to add taste back into the day! Soluble fibre (pectin) present in the apple skin helps to keep blood sugar levels under a check. Jamun (black plum) is considered as a traditional medicine that helps pancreas …
