Diabetes is a metabolic cum vascular syndrome of multiple etiology characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both leading to changes in both small blood vessels and large blood vessels Smoking & Diabetes Cigarette smoking and exposure to tobacco smoke are …

Prediabetes is defined when the blood sugar is elevated than the normal values but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes . It is the pre-diagnosis of diabetes. Without lifestyle changes, people with prediabetes are very likely to progress to developing type 2 diabetes. Diagnosis of categories of prediabetes Impaired glucose tolerance and …

We talk a lot about how diabetes affects the integral organs of the body, a reason why this condition is called a silent killer. People who suffer from type II diabetes can live with the conditions for years before it comes to the fore. By the time one gets diagnosed with the same the damage …

Two of my grandparents had diabetes, though neither of my parents have it. Does it skip a generation and come to the next? As a rule, diabetes does not skip generations. However, if the parents have been careful, maintained ideal body weight, exercised regularly and have been eating healthy, they can avoid diabetes. On the …

Summer is here, Like all of us, you probably like to go for picnics during vacation. Diabetes is not a barrier for vacation, all you have to do is to take special precautions to beat the summer heat and anticipate the challenging situations. It is a big challenge to beat the summer heat during vacations. …

Diabetes mellitus affects the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, fat, water and electrolytes.

How to reduce blood sugars during pregnancy? Maintaining tight blood glucose levels is the most important aspect during pregnancy and it helps to ensure the best chance of a successful pregnancy. Control of diabetes levels is important for people who have diabetes going into their pregnancy as well as people who develop diabetes during their …

Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition of high blood glucose levels are detected for the first trimester during pregnancy.  GDM is very common and some studies have reported that 10-20% of pregnant women in India have GDM. Who are at risk of GDM? Older women Overweight or obese. Family history of diabetes If …

Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure. Hypertension can be asymptomatic. Even without symptoms, damage to blood vessels and heart continues and …

Sometimes, fighting with diabetes can be a losing battle, both to the individual and the medical team.