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    Pre-diabetes, Type 1, Type 2, Gestational, Complications, Diet and Nutrition, Yoga for Diabetes, Personal stories, News and Views, Discussions. Focus on Prevention and Management

  • Types of Diabetic Neuropathy
    There are four types of diabetic neuropathy. 1. Peripheral neuropathy  This presents with numbness or tingling, pain or burning sensations, loss of sensation in the feet or lower legs and sometimes in the hands or arms. This is the most common type of neuropathy that affects the peripheral nerves, most commonly the nerves of the feet and legs.  2. Proximal neuropathy  This presents with one-sided pain in the hips, weakness in the thigh muscles, weight loss, difficulty getting up…
  • Diabetic Neuropathy Risks and Causes
    Are you at risk? The following are the risk factors for Diabetic Neuropathy: Persistent hyperglycemia, HbA1c >8%, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia and duration of diabetes 
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    Diabetes Prevention
    Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented but onset of Type 2 diabetes in most cases may be prevented by watching your diet, managing your weight and changing your lifestyle. At the very least the progression of Type 2 diabetes can be managed. Regular screening for diabetes plays a very important role. Undergoing routine screenings for diabetes, especially if there is a family history of Type 1 / Type 2 diabetes or presence of risk factors can help detect the condition at an early stage and enable…
  • Diabetes Management
    You need a healthy meal plan and an exercise regimen. Being active is very important as it helps the body use insulin more efficiently to convert glucose into energy for the cells.  Food and Nutrition  Making the right food choices is very important in managing diabetes. We make it easy for you to eat well and healthily with simple dos and dont’s, tips for creating a healthy plate and examples of low-glycaemic index foods.  Physical Fitness Exercise plays a key role in managing…
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    Diabetes Treatment
    There are number of treatments available to treat diabetes. Treatments are individualized based on factors such as age, overall health, and presence of other medical conditions.   For persons with Type 1 diabetes, where the pancreas does not produce insulin, insulin injections are prescribed at the time of diagnosis whereas for those with Type 2 diabetes, insulin and/or medications are prescribed depending on the impairment of glucose metabolism. Physical exercise and balanced diet also…
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    Diabetes Tests and Diagnosis
    Testing for diabetes is essential in identifying individuals with the condition or those at risk. Various tests are available to diagnose diabetes and assess blood sugar control. Here are some common tests for diabetes: Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG): This is a blood test that is done first thing in the morning. You have to fast for eight hours before the test. You are allowed to drink water.  If your fasting blood glucose is 100 mg/dL - 125 mg/dL you are considered Prediabetic. If it is…
  • Types of Diabetes
    There are different types and stages of diabetes Prediabetes: is when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diabetes. Simply put, prediabetes puts you at risk of developing diabetes unless you change your lifestyle and bring down the amount of glucose in your blood. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 15 to 30 per cent of prediabetics develop Type 2 Diabetes within five years if they do not change their lifestyle. But just…
  • Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes
    You could have no symptoms or you could have one or more of the following symptoms. These symptoms are common for both Type 1 Diabetes (earlier called Juvenile diabetes) and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Increased thirst Frequent urination Blurred vision Extreme fatigue  Weight loss Increased hunger Irritability Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet Frequent skin, bladder or gum infections Wounds that don't heal
  • Causes of Diabetes and Risk Factors
    Are you at risk of developing diabetes? Yes if you are: 45 years of age or older Overweight with a BMI (Body mass index) of 25 or over.  Is your waist measurement more than 35cm (for women) and 40cm (for men) Physically inactive Have a close relative with diabetes Have a history of gestational diabetes or delivering an overweight baby (> 9 pounds) Have polycystic ovary syndrome High triglycerides or low HDL (good) cholesterol Have had abnormal blood sugar tests in the past Have heart…
  • 5 Rupees Ayurveda drug BGR-34 for Diabetes approved by AYUSH
    A herbal drug for diabetes that costs Rs.5 per pill, developed by two Lucknow-based Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) laboratories, the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) and Central Institute for Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP), and licensed to Delhi-based Aimil Pharamaceuticals Pvt. Ltd for commercialization, has been launched in parts of north India. The drug, branded BGR-34, is a combination of natural extracts derived from four plant species…
To control diabetes if insulin as well as tablet are used, which type is it - Type 1 OR Type 2.
I am diabetic, I usually getup at about 7 in the morning and start my walking at 8;00 AM, Can I have coffee as soon as I get up, give an hour of gap and then walk. I usually walk for 1hour or ~6.2 kms or 7000 steps daily. Can you suggest me the…
Hi Good Morning, i am Diebtetes Type-II Patient. My Weight is 87 KG and My Height is 5'6 weight is overweight. After too much exercise my result is nill no weight loose. Please advice . Thanks Junander  
Question received from a community member Diabetes since 2002. Allopathic drugs taken, taking insulin 25/20 units M&E. Not controlled. Pl.advise.
I have been suffering from diabetics for past 15 years and presently on insulin, recent my from past few days I have been facing some numbness and pricking sensation on my palm especially left palm...
Does metmorfin affect kidney function?
One of the travel tips is to order special diabetic meals - especially on longer flights. Would love to hear which airlines offer diabetic meals and which don't? And how do you manage if they don't?  
How to solve my problem from Impotency 
Question from one of our community members How to check up my sugar level ..I generally go empty stomach for fasting and do not take medicine before PP is it right way or I should take medicine before PP n my fasting around 140 n pp always around…

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