Insulin resistance, also known as impaired insulin sensitivity, is a condition in which cells in your body are unable to respond normally to insulin, a hormone produced by your pancreas. Insulin helps your body use and store glucose, or sugar, as en
A Layman’s Guide to Gestational Diabetes
Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is caused by hormones from the placenta that make it more difficult for the body to use insulin to regulate blood sugar levels. Women who have gestational diabetes typically
A Layman’s Guide to Type 2 Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body processes insulin. In people with type 2 diabetes, the body doesn't produce enough insulin or it doesn't use the insulin properly, resulting in higher than normal levels of glu
A Layman’s Guide to Type 1 Diabetes
Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the body's immune system mistakenly destroys insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. This lack of insulin makes the body incapable of regulating blood suga
Essentials Series: Hypertension and Diabetes
If you’re a diabetic, you are twice more prone to hypertension than those without diabetes. And, you will be 4 times more prone to heart disease and stroke than others, if you have both diabetes and hypertension. But what is high blood pressure and
Essentials Series: Diabetes Diet
A diabetes diet is a curated meal plan that is healthy in nature, and it helps lower your blood sugar levels. It’s also full of essential nutrients, but low in carbs, calories and fat. Your eating plan must include certain foods that can help lower
A Layman’s Guide to Diabetes
Diabetes or diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease, in which your normal blood sugar levels shoot up to abnormally high levels. This condition is known as hyperglycemia. It occurs when your body doesn't produce enough insulin or cannot use insulin p
How to Celebrate a Diabetes-Friendly Dussehra
Dussehra takes you back to your fondest childhood memories - a truly joyful time with loved ones filled with fireworks, delicacies, Ramleela, and the feeling of happiness. We celebrate good's triumph over evil by burning the effigy of Meghnad, Kumbhk
Top 10 Superfoods for Diabetes
Certain Superfoods can help you manage your diabetes and lower your blood sugar levels. And, Superfoods are foods that offer maximum nutritional benefits for minimal calories. They are also called high nutrient-dense foods. They are full of vitami








