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Ways to relive stress and manage your diabetes

Most people experience stress as an emotional or physical strain. It can result in worry, anxiety, and tension. Stress can affect you physically, mentally and emotionally.  Mental stress like worrying about work or family typically increases your blood sugar levels. Physical stress like if you are sick or injured you may also see an increase […]

Brown rice vs white rice

Rice is among the most abundant food crops on the planet. For over 5,000 years it has been an important food staple and half of the world’s population depends on it.   Structure of white rice White rice is made from brown rice. White rice is made by refining brown rice and removing its husk, […]

The history of diabetes and sleep

People who have diabetes often have poor sleep habits, including staying asleep or difficulty falling asleep. Some people with diabetes get too much sleep or lack of sleep. It is estimated that one in two people with type 2 diabetes have sleep problems. Having diabetes doesn’t necessarily mean that your sleep will be impacted. It’s […]

Mango: A boon or a bane

Mango “the king of fruits” is a nutritionally rich fruit with unique flavor, fragrance, taste and health promoting qualities. Mango is also the national fruit of India. The tree is believed to be originating in the sub-Himalayan plains of the Indian sub continent. The average weight of the fruit ranges from 150 gms to 2 […]

Benefit of Cycling in Diabetes

A German baron named Karl von Drais made the first major development when he created a steerable, two-wheeled contraption in 1817. Known by many names, including the “velocipede,” “hobby-horse,” “draisine” and “running machine,” this early invention has made Drais widely acknowledged as the father of the bicycle. Cycling is mainly an aerobic activity, which means that your heart, blood […]

Diabetic Foot Ulcer

Diabetic foot ulcers are commonly caused due to poor control of diabetes. They are most commonly found under your big toes and balls of your feet. The most common start to ulcers in those with diabetes are dry feet, fissuring (cracks), deformity , rubbing and pressure from tight shoes. If you continue this practice a […]

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