Diabetes

काजल हांसदा, वरिष्ठ आहार विशेषज्ञ और मधुमेह शिक्षक, डीएवाई (डायबिटीज अवेयरनेस एंड यू - मधुमेह जागरूकता और आप) इस लेख में त्योहार के दिनों में रक्त शर्करा के स्तर के प्रबंधन के लिए सुझाव साझा कर रही  हैं। दीपावली और दुर्गा पूजा जैसे त्यौहारों में मिठाई और नमकीन का खुले दिल से सेवन करना आम है, हैं और यह मधुमेह वाले व्यक्तियों के लिए यह एक कठिन समय हो सकता है। ऐसे समय पर आहार का प्रबंधन कैसे किया जाना चाहिए? भारतीय त्योहारों को मिठाइयों और नमकीन भारी मात्रा में परोस कर मनाया जाता है, और ऐसे…

If you have diabetes, your chances of getting an infection are higher than a person without diabetes. Having a cold, flu, COVID-19 or any other infection can then cause your blood glucose levels to increase. Thus, knowing how to handle such days and being prepared can prevent distress and complications that can occur due to hypergylcemia or high glucose levels in blood. What happens when you fall sick? When the body is unwell due to an infection or allergy, the immune system gets activated and…

Persons with diabetes have a 2-to-3 fold higher rate of cardiovascular complications than those without diabetes. Read more about how diabetes increases the risk of complications and what can be done to manage this risk. Pro-tip: The best approach is to manage and control diabetes well.  The diabetic population is known to have a 2-to-3 fold higher rate of complications than the non-diabetic population. While it is true that diabetes increases the risk of getting numerous…

Jayesh Shah, who has been living with Type 2 diabetes is a very informed and aware diabetes patient. He has actively looked at ways to manage his diabetes better, be it in terms of trying diet changes or changing his exercise routine. When he read about Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), he was keen to try it out. He shares his experience with CGM in detail. Context: I am a person living with Type 2 diabetes for over 30 years now. I was first diagnosed around the age of 29 during a routine…

People with diabetes are at a higher risk of high blood pressure. High Blood pressure also increases the risk of diabetes. This co-existence leads to cardiovascular conditions, stroke, kidney disease, visual impairment and more. Read more to understand how you can manage both these conditions to improve your health outcomes. The International Diabetes Federation estimated that 72.9 million adults in India had diabetes in 2017, and this number would grow to 134 million by the year 2045. Studies…

Jayesh Shah, a diabetes awareness advocate has lived with Type 2 Diabetes for more than 30 years. He shares how his understanding of diabetes management had evolved over the years and his learnings as a self advocate. In this video interview, Jayesh talks of how he has continued to learn about his condition. He also elaborates on: The support from his wife. What motivates him to manage diabetes Coping with the challenges of COVID and the impact COVID on his routine The importance of closely…

Ankita Bardhan was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when she was only 13, which threw her parents in a state of shock and disbelief. Her parents talk of the journey since, the challenges and how Ankita has learnt to handle the condition well. Was it a shock for you when Ankita was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes? Or is there any history of diabetes in the family? How did you go for the diagnosis? It was an absolute shock for us, so much so that when the doctor told us for the first time that she…

Festivals with their abundance of rich sweets and savouries can usually be a tough time for persons with diabetes. Persons with diabetes and their spouses share their experience of keeping blood glucose levels under control during festive periods. PatientsEngage team asked a few of our community members the following questions about how they handle the festival period. How do you manage your diet during this phase? How do you control your cravings for sweets and unhealthy indulgences?…

Kajal Hansda, Senior Dietitian and Diabetes educator, DAY(Diabetes Awareness and you) shares tips for managing blood sugar levels during festival periods. Festive days with their abundance of rich sweets and savouries can usually be a tough time for persons with diabetes. How should one's diet be managed during this phase? Indian festivals are celebrated by heavy servings of sweets and savoury items. But Persons with Diabetes can still enjoy these festivals. Few simple measures should be…

PCOS is a growing cause of concern among women these days. Women with PCOS struggle with weight issues, skin and hair issues as well as fertility issues.  PCOS can be managed. Find out how. Join us as we speak with Anjali Uthup Kurian, RJ Radio Mango and Trustee, Sunny Foundation Dr. Usha Sriram, Endocrinologist and Founder Diwas, which is focussed on women's health Dr. Sheela Nambiar, OBGYN and Lifestyle Medicine Physician Moderated by Aparna Mittal of PatientsEngage When: 21st October…