Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that affects pregnant women. It is a condition where the body is unable to produce enough insulin to handle the increased demand for insulin during pregnancy. This can lead to elevated levels of glucose in the blood, which can harm both the mother and the baby. [1] Symptoms…
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Bursting Diabetes Myths: Clearing up Common Misconceptions
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite the wide availability of information about the condition, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding it. In this article, we will explore some of the most common myths about diabetes and provide accurate information to help dispel them. Myth 1: Diabetes only…
Yoga For Diabetes
Over the years, yoga has grown in popularity. It started as something that was once obscure and catered to a small audience. As it has evolved, yoga has entered the mainstream and many people are more intrigued by this ancient practice. Yoga originated in India and is over 5,000 years old. It was a philosophy…
How to diagnose diabetes mellitus?
Understanding how diabetes mellitus is diagnosed is very important. People with type 2 diabetes may not have any symptoms. Therefore, type 2 diabetes is usually picked up on routine screening. People with type 1 diabetes have symptoms of high blood glucose (symptoms of high blood glucose or hyperglycemia). Even then, the blood test needs to…
What are the symptoms of high blood glucose?
This is a very common question. Symptoms of high blood glucose (hyperglycemia) depend on the levels of blood glucose levels. Most people will feel the symptoms if their blood glucose is persistently above 11 mmol/L or 200mg/dl (blood glucose high for some time). Unexplained excessively thirsty. A person usually has constant dry mouth despite…
Diabetes and Foot care: Learn to look after your feet
Understanding Diabetes and foot care is essential for preventing complications and maintaining mobility. Foot care is an essential part of overall diabetes care Foot problems are very common in people with diabetes. A simple feet problem can lead to losing a limb if feet are not looked after. We know that the outcome is…
Travel and Insulin
Planning Travel and Insulin management requires preparation, but it shouldn’t stop you from exploring the world. There are lot of things to plan when taking a trip. Patients with diabetes taking Insulin should be able to enjoy their trip without any problem. However, this could only happen if things are planned well in advance. [1]…
Risk factors for type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes constitute 90% of all cases of diabetes. Most people do not have any symptoms when they are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. As people do not have any symptoms, it is estimated that most people may have type 2 diabetes for…
Top tips to make blood glucose testing easier
Blood glucose testing is an integral part of making sure that our diabetes is under control. Blood glucose or sugar levels helps to identify patterns. This will help identify what is causing the blood glucose or sugar to go high. Furthermore, blood glucose or sugar can help by demonstrating if diabetes medications are working or…
Aim to keep blood glucose within targets
Keeping blood glucose levels within a target range is crucial for managing diabetes and preventing long-term complications. The ideal blood glucose range can vary from person to person, depending on factors such as age, overall health, and the presence of other medical conditions. It is important to work with a healthcare provider to establish personalized…










