Introduction Diabetes is termed medically as Diabetes Mellitus, the metabolic disorder which is prevalent in 2.8% of the world population. (https://www.diabetes.org.uk/resources-s3/2017-11/diabetes_in_the_uk_2010.pdf). Glucose is very essential for healthy functioning of brain & muscle tissues. In simple words it’s a condition in which person has higher glucose level in their body. The main causative factors are inadequate … Read more
Introduction Diabetes mellitus, commonly called Diabetes, in Ayurveda, (the science of life) explains Diabetes as Madhumeha”. The prediabetic stage is termed Prameha. In simple words, Ayurveda insists on lifestyle modifications along with herbal medicines & exercises for a diabetic person. The topic is a common dilemma. Let us see, Diabetes is a condition that manifests … Read more
Jaggery, commonly called ‘gur’ in the Hindi language is a traditional sweetener and food supplement in Asian countries. There is a common misconception that jaggery can be safely replaced with table sugar in Diabetes. However, this is completely wrong. Jaggery is also a food with a high glycemic index of 86, having the same amount of … Read more
To know if milk can be consumed in gestational diabetes, it is important to understand the concept of gestational diabetes. Let us have a brief look on the mechanism of gestational diabetes : Diabetes is the condition where there is high blood sugar levels in the body. Here the body either fails to produce enough … Read more
Ayurveda stresses a systematic way of tackling diabetes. With due consideration of the nature of the disease, chronicity of the disease, age of the patient & the seasonal variation. The medicines are also selected based on the above factors in accordance with the strength of the patient, the constitution of the patient’s body, the digestive … Read more
Cucumber is a nonstarchy vegetable and thus, the consumption of it in any quantity does not spike up the blood sugar level in the body. This makes cucumber an ideal food for individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. 9 Health Benefits of Cucumber in Diabetes 1. Boosts Immunity Cucumber Seeds are known to … Read more
Introduction Diseases are the bi-product of our lifestyle changes. There is an alarming sign that we see a lot of Diabetic patients around us, likewise other disease conditions also. Talking about diabetes, we cannot exclude the term, Glycemic Index. In simple words, the Glycemic index can be explained as the measurement of glucose release after … Read more
Breakfast is the kick start of our day. Breakfast is very much essential for all the metabolic activities and normal functioning of the body. Breakfast is the main food of the day and a great chance for a diabetic to control the blood sugar regulation in the body. A proper breakfast with fiber and protein … Read more
Water is a magnificent thing when it comes to health and fitness. As of diabetes, it is no less than an elixir. Never underestimate it’s potential to curb certain health hazards. I repeat, NEVER! The frequently searched question across various search engines is, “does drinking water help in diabetes?”. Yes, it definitely can. It helps you much … Read more
Vegetables with a glycemic index score of less than 55 are known as low GI vegetables. Such foods are ideal for diabetic patients as they do not cause any spikes in blood sugar levels. Vegetables with low glycemic index ensure slower digestion and absorption of blood sugar, once they are consumed. Here are 9 such … Read more