Diabetes

What are signs and symptoms of glaucoma? Unfortunately there are usually no signs that you're developing glaucoma until vision loss occurs. It is often referred to as a “silent killer” as it does not manifest any symptoms until extensive peripheral visual loss becomes apparent in the final stages of the disease. Regular eye examination is essential to detect glaucoma. Your eye doctor can detect and treat high Intra Ocular Pressure(IOP) before it progresses to optic nerve damage and vision loss…

Am I at risk of developing glaucoma? Some of the risk factors for glaucoma are: Presence of glaucoma in other family members Increasing age – above 40 years Hypermetropia Thyroid disease Patients who are on long term steroid therapy for other diseases such as asthma, arthritis etc. Previous eye injury or surgery Hypermetropia (farsightedness) Damage due to glaucoma may be more severe in those patients who have associated diabetes, widely fluctuating blood pressure and myopia. Regular eye…

Don't miss our FB live event with dietitian and Diabetes Educator Ujjwala Baxi on Thursday 02nd March 2017 4pm IST, 6.30pm SGT. Get your questions and join the FB live event tomorrow

Dietitian Ujjwala Baxi explains the risks of the Low Carbohydrate High Fat (LCHF) diet if precautions are not taken, even though it has often yielded amazing results of weight loss Diet trends have undergone a steady transformation over the years, all the way from low fat diet to high protein ones. And in the last 11 years, the idea of reversing and consuming a low carbohydrate diet by increasing the fat consumption has been making waves. Ketogenic diet, Atkins diet and recently the LCHF diets…

Bhavya Munjal, Clinical Nutritionist & Certified Diabetes Educator at Fortis CDOC (Centre of Excellence for Diabetes, Metabolic diseases & Endocrinology) debunks 12 prevailing myths about insulin used to treat type 2 diabetes. Insulin is the most misunderstood drug. Many patients with type 2 diabetes avoid it and some accuse it of causing diabetic complications. Yet insulin is one of the best treatments available for keeping blood glucose levels in target range. For people who have…

Is it true that red meat should be avoided, while white meat encouraged? Bonnie Lau, an Australian-trained dietitian, counselling patients on GlycoLeap, answers. Here, we compare the pros and cons of both and helps you decide which type of meat you should eat in the future. Meat is a great source of protein and lots of vitamins and minerals. But there are claims that red meat (mutton, lamb, beef, pork) should generally be avoided, while white meat (chicken, duck, fish) is encouraged. We look at…

You don't have to feel guilty digging into that pizza! Nutritionist Kohila Govindaraju suggests ways of reducing calories of your favourite food like pizza and fried rice and making them wholesome and healthy. Check out the calorie counts! Wholesome Pizza Everyone loves pizza. But mind you…it can be a sinister source of calories and fats. Is there any way of giving it a nutritional upgrade, instead of ruthlessly banishing it as junk food? Yes definitely. You can make your pizza a whole lot…

Testing/Diagnosis for Diabetic Neuropathy: Diagnosis of Diabetic Neuropathy usually depends on the patient's symptoms, full medical history, physical examination and tests. The physical examination may include checking of muscle tone and reflexes and verifying symptoms for Diabetic Neuropathy. Sensory testing of temperature, touch and vibrations is also done. The neurological examination would include checking of nerve stimuli and sensations. Tests: Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) test…

Are you looking for recipes that are heart friendly, reduce cholesterol and cardiovascular risk and are diabetes friendly? Have you got tired eating the same bland diet that you have been put on? Did you think that healthy foods cannot be tasty?  You liked our previous book on weight loss and are looking for more nutritious recipes?  Download our healthy cookbook prepared in conjunction with our panelled dietitians by clicking here or on the image below. If you are already…

Diabetes Awareness and You (DAY), Kolkata says that food and lifestyle habits play a significant role in the prevalence of diabetes in West Bengal. PatientsEngage talks to DAY on the steps to help manage diabetes especially among women.   What are the challenges of Diabetes Mellitus in WB? Is it different from the rest of the country? (Kolkata has the second highest prevalence rate of diabetes among Indian metros) The world is moving on the wheels of scientific advancements, adding years…