Diabetes affects almost half a billion people worldwide, with India taking first place. Of these, an overwhelming number are in their forties and above. But, as lifestyles become increasingly sedentary and diet poor in nutrition, not only is this number multiplying rapidly, it has also begun to include younger and younger populations.  How diabet… Read More

Relation Between Diabetes in Pregnancy High blood glucose is always bad for health, and especially so if you are pregnant. Often, diabetics aren’t even aware they have the condition until they ‘happen’ to take a routine check-up. Gestational Diabetes During Pregnancy what is gestational diabetes? Sometimes, diabetes occurs during first p… Read More

Diabetes affects oral health with Solutions Diabetes, it might surprise you to know, is actually a symptom of a much more insidious disorder—insulin resistance. It refers to the body’s inability to use the insulin produced by the pancreas, either because it is deficient or insufficient. When insulin in the body is unable to open up cells and a… Read More

1. Blurry Vision in Diabetics High blood sugar reduces blood flow to the small capillaries of the eye, causing swelling and distortion of the eye lens. This results in blurry vision. Before changing your glasses, get your BSL checked. 2. Eye Cataract Eye Cataract are cloudy growths that can be seen on the internal lens of the eye. When cataract… Read More

What is heart disease Cardiovascular disease includes all disorders connected to the heart, i.e. stroke, blood vessel, and, the most common, coronary artery disease. Coronary artery disease is a result of plaque build-up on the walls of the arteries that supply oxygenated blood to the heart. How high blood sugar affects your heart Another effect… Read More