Diabetes continues to affect so many people, who continue to struggle to contain and manage it. Meenu Agarwal, a clinical dietician and nutritionist based in Singapore shares tips on how to prevent diabetes.
There are two stages where if detected, diabetes can be brought to control more easily:
Pre-Diabetes and
Gestational Diabetes
Pre-diabetes: It means that the cells in your body are becoming resistant to insulin or your pancreas is not producing as much insulin as required…
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People often fail to recognize the significant dangers of dehydration in winter, dismissing it as a health concern of hot, summer months. Dr Shital Raval corrects this common misconception and advocates why water is crucial even during the cold weather to stay energized. Dehydration is a hidden threat in the months of winter when many people forget to drink as much water as they do in hot summer months. This is a common psychological mistake as we easily forget about hydration in the cold…
A healthy and tasty protein rich, low fat recipe good for everyone - especially people with diabetes contributed by Diabetes Awareness and You Ingredients: Chicken (Boneless): 50 gms Sour curd : 50 gms Ginger: 1 teaspoon (Paste) Garlic: 1 teaspoon (Paste) Green chillies: 1 teaspoon (Paste) Salt to taste Methi saag: 20 gms (Paste) Oil: For Brushing 1 teaspoon 2.5 ml Cabbage Leaf: 1 big piece Lime Juice: 1 teaspoon (Juice) Procedure: 1. Wash Chicken Properly 2. Marinate with all the ingredients…
A protein rich high fibre snack recipe good for everyone - especially people with diabetes contributed by Diabetes Awareness and You Hara Bhara Soya Tikkis Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Number of Tikkis: 6 Ingredients: Half cup soya granules, coarsely grinded 1 Cup blanched and chopped spinach ¼ cup of chopped coriander leaves 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 teaspoon garlic paste 2 teaspoon of roasted Channa dal 10 gm potatoes 2 teaspoon of Bengal gram flour ¼ Cup of Tomatoes ¼ Cup…
Meenu Agarwal, a clinical dietician and nutritionist based in Singapore shares the common mistakes people make while managing diabetes Diet and lifestyle plays a very important role in Diabetes management and need proper care and attention. The importance of diet cannot be overemphasised. In this article I will try to cover some of the most common mistakes that we make on a daily basis. 1. Having long gaps between meals: Large gaps between meals lead to high levels of sugar fluctuation. When…
Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju talks about the risks of Gestational Diabetes and how it should be avoided or controlled for the sake of the health of the mother and the child to be born. Gestational Diabetes, or GD, is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears once the baby is delivered. Usually GD develops during the second half of the pregnancy and in most women the symptoms of diabetes are not noticeable. The risk of developing GD increases if: Mother has pre-…
Moong dal is a great source of protein, vitamins and dietary fiber. Moong Dal Dosa or Pesarattu is also low in sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol making a very healthy snack option for people with diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Perfect for an after school snack for young children too. Ingredients: 1 cup whole green moong dal 1 tbsp urad dal 2 tbsp yoghurt 3-4 tbsp water Salt to taste (add minimal or no salt to the recipe) 2 green chilies (optional) हिंदी में पढ़ें…
Cardiac rehabilitation is extremely beneficial and life-changing for strengthening the heart post-surgery, valve replacement or heart failure. Mr Shrikant Shah, 71, recounts his experience with the cardiac rehab program and how he can climb stairs now without running out of breath. I am a heart patient of many years. I have a history of cardiovascular diseases in our family. Recently, after a heart attack I had a bypass surgery and aortic valve replacement, a minimally invasive procedure.…
Meenu Agarwal, a clinical dietitian and nutritionist based in Singapore, advises on controlling consumption of junk food to stay fit and free from ailments like diabetes, cholesterol, acidity, hypertension and other complications and offers healthier options. Junk food is defined as “any food, which is low in essential nutrients and high in everything else - calories and sodium". Junk foods contain little or no proteins, vitamins or minerals but are rich in salt, sugar, fats and are high in…
