Tag: diabetes management
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Adai Protein: 9 Powerful Reasons It’s South India’s Forgotten Powerhouse
Adai Protein: 9 Powerful Reasons This South Indian Staple Is a Forgotten Protein Powerhouse Adai — crisp, golden, and wholesome — is one of those South Indian dishes that perfectly blends taste and nutrition. It looks like a dosa, but is much more than that. Made with a mix of lentils and rice, adai was…
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Poori Calories: 7 Shocking Reasons Why Even 2 Pooris Can Be a Diet Disaster
Introduction There is no denying the charm of a golden, puffed-up poori — it is the superstar of every Sunday breakfast or festive feast. But behind that inviting crunch hides a shocking calorie surprise. In fact, the poori calories you consume in just two pieces can equal a full meal. Although poori is made from…
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Healthy Pongal: 5 Tweaks That Boost Protein and Nutrition
Pongal may be known as a warm, soothing comfort dish, but when prepared thoughtfully, it transforms into a healthy Pongal that is high in protein, easy to digest and suitable even for individuals with diabetes. Traditionally made with rice and moong dal and tempered with pepper, cumin and ghee, Pongal is simple, nourishing, and deeply…
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Can Intermittent Fasting Work for People with Diabetes?
Intermittent fasting (IF) has become a popular way to lose weight and stay healthy. But is it safe for people with diabetes? Diabetes is a big health issue in India, affecting millions of people. While intermittent fasting may help improve metabolism, people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes need to be careful. This blog…
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Early Signs of Diabetes: When and Where to Get Tested
Diabetes often lurks in silence, undetected until it becomes severe. Many people remain unaware that they are at risk until complications occur. Early detection is critical. Recognizing early signs can help manage the condition before it worsens. This article covers: Key symptoms to watch for. The importance of testing. Available testing centers. Lifestyle changes to…
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Managing Diabetic Complications: Specialized Care at Dr. Mohan’s
Diabetes is a major health issue in India, with rates experiencing a steep increase. Urban growth and new lifestyles are causing more young, slim people to get type 2 diabetes. This chronic condition doesn’t stop at high blood sugar levels—it impacts the entire body. Complications like heart disease, nerve damage, kidney issues, and vision problems…
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Benefits of Breastfeeding in Mothers with Diabetes
by Ms.Uma Sakthy, Senior Executive Dietitian, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre Breastfeeding has been shown to have a number of benefits for both the mother and child. In particular, it can help to regulate blood sugar levels in mothers who have diabetes. This is because the act of breastfeeding helps to lower insulin resistance. Firstly, breastfeeding…
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Diabetes and Yoga: Powerful Combination and the benefits they provide
by Ms.Uma Sakthy, Senior Executive Dietitian, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre Our major concern for diabetes is the long-term complications that can arise when blood sugars are consistently high. Type 2 diabetes can lead to complications like retinopathy (damage to the retina in the eye), neuropathy (damaged nerves found in your hands or feet), chronic…
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FIVE STEPS TO MANAGING DIABETES
How to live a long and healthy life by taking care of yourself proactively. Diabetes: it is slow, silent and stealthy. It can come on progressively and affect almost every part of your body. It can be perilous, precisely because it is so gradual and we are often so unaware of the symptoms. With meticulous…