Author: mohansadmin
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A Bitter Pill to Swallow
My formative years in Kerala and later exposure to Kolkata, coupled with a Master’s degree in Psychology from Delhi University had transformed me to a socialist and a staunch believer in equal respect for all humans. Lakshmi, the care-taker of our daughter Niky was from Chennai and we treated her like a family member. She…
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Scientists are beginning to understand the links between air pollution and diabetes
Diabetes has always baffled doctors and scientists. They have tried to understand for long what exactly causes diabetes, how it happens, why some people are at higher risk. So long, poor diet, lack of exercise, family history, overweight and age have been blamed for contributing to type 2 diabetes. But now, it seems, there is…
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Department of Nutrition & Dietetics and Diabetes Education
The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at Dr.Mohan’s assesses the patient’s nutritional status, provides education and counselling and monitors the patient’s progress. The main aim of the department is to improve the overall health of the patient through optimal nutrition to maintain a reasonable weight and thereby help to control diabetes and prevent its complications.…
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Why The Need Of The Hour Is A New Care Model For Both Depression And Diabetes: New Research In The Time Of Covid-19
Today is the World Mental Health Day. It comes at a time when our daily lives have changed beyond recognition, as Covid-19 sweeps the world. Every day brings unexpected news, unprecedented events. While everybody is experiencing social isolation, for people with mental health conditions this is a remarkably isolating time. The World Health Organization expects…
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Why Parboiled Brown Rice Can Serve As A Healthier Alternative To Polished White Rice In Indian Diet
In 2017, scientists at the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation undertook a novel research: to put to test varieties of rice in the laboratory. Their aim was to evaluate the effects of different types of rice processing on the nutrition quotient of the commonly consumed grains. Given the rapid rise of chronic diseases in India, their…
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Working from Home – Boon or Bane
Thanks to COVID – 19, the whole world has been under a situation of a near total lockdown. Except the most essential services like the medical profession or police almost everyone has been confined to their homes for over 2 months. Working From Home (or WHF as it has now popularly known) which was common…
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Various Lab Tests: A quick guide
HbA1c Glycosylated Hemoglobin (Hba1c) test is an excellent index of long term control of diabetes over preceding 2-3 months. Unlike blood sugars which tend to fluctuate from day to day and even hour to hour, the Hba1c test is a true index of the average blood glucose control during previous 2-3 months. Normal glucose level…
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Brown Rice vs White Rice : Which is better for you?
BROWN RICE VS WHITE RICE The effect of wholegrain rice on blood glucose is a new and emerging field of research. The scientific studies have largely been conducted on Western populations. Now the pioneering work of a handful of researchers is bringing new hope to the rising burden of diabetes in India. Here is one…
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All you need to know about carbohydrate counting
Carbohydrate counting or “Carb Counting (CC)” is a meal planning technique for people with diabetes for managing blood glucose levels by tracking the grams of carbohydrate consumed at meals. With better patient education and awareness, carb counting has become an important step in diabetes management. People with diabetes can be benefited with this approach via…
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Sugar-coated Milestones
When we held our petite princess in our hands little did we realize this soft and tender bundle of joy would have to tread a thorn-ridden and rocky terrain when the vista of life unraveled before her. Our princess was a healthy and robust baby of 3.75 kg at birth and had a lot of…