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If you have diabetes, take a teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle it over your morning oatmeal. Or, stir it into your coffee. And wait for the magic to happen. The sweet-smelling spice will lower your blood glucose level, both fasting and after meals. And if you include it in your dietary pattern, it will help you…

One year after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the shock, scare and nasty surprise on the Covid-diabetes link have not disappeared. What has changed is the wealth of new research bringing to light fresh investigations and new evidence every day. So where are we now? Here are some of the latest updates to help…

March 11 is World Kidney Day. Celebrated since 2006, it’s a day to drive home the message that kidney disease is common, harmful and treatable. It’s also a day to keep in mind that people with diabetes are at the highest risk of developing chronic kidney disease and failure. Consider the stats: 1 in every 10…

THE STUDY OF VITAMIN D The study of vitamin D has been of great interest to researchers for more than a century. There is emerging evidence on the crucial role of vitamin D not just in bone health but also in other physiological functions, including cell function, insulin production, and immune functions. The paradox is:…

The shocking truth about carbs and diabetes It’s your body’s main source of fuel. It gives you the energy to keep moving. It nourishes your brain. But it also makes you fat, causes diabetes and gives you heart disease. We are talking of carbohydrates, of course, the food that gets converted into glucose, or sugar,…

Here we will walk you through some of the most common questions asked by patients on diabetes treatment. But, before that, remember: there is no cure for diabetes as yet. It’s a chronic disease that persists throughout life. Along with a healthy diet and physical activity, medicine is the mainstay of diabetes treatment. There is…

Do you know where your pancreas is? Most people don’t. And even fewer know what the pancreas does. Internet searches show that the pancreas is not as popular as the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs or even the colon. But the pancreas is one of the most important parts of your anatomy. And for people with diabetes,…

Know your diabetes types: What is Fibrocalculous Pancreatic Diabetes?” Lean adolescents or young adults, with diabetes and a history of recurrent bouts of abdominal pain and oily, smelly stool. That is the textbook description of people with a unique form of diabetes–Fibrocalculous pancreatic diabetes (FCPD)–uncommon diabetes restricted to the tropics. Before it starts, there’s an…

What is prediabetes and how to control What is prediabetes Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. You have diabetes when your blood glucose levels reach a certain level. This is a disease that occurs when your body does not make or use the insulin hormone properly. It causes too much glucose…