Diabetes

Doctors advise diabetes patients to use a blood glucose meter or glucometer regularly in order to understand what alters blood glucose level, monitor the changes and learn to manage it more effectively. A glucometer also known as a blood glucose meter is a small electronic device that measures the blood glucose levels. It is useful for all diabetic patients in monitoring and keeping track of their glucose readings. The American Diabetes Association recommends that patients with Type I test…

Atul Garg*, 31 has been battling Type I Diabetes for last 8 years and has understood how important it is to lead a disciplined life to be able to keep the diabetes in check.  Please tell us a bit about your condition I am an insulin dependent Type 1 diabetic. I have been diagnosed with Type1 diabetes at the age of 23 What were the early symptoms? Feeling thirsty, frequent urination, weight loss, hunger, skin turning blackish, tiredness etc. Is there a history of diabetes (Type 1 or 2)…

Most tarts are made from refined flour (maida) and often are loaded with sugar or cheese. Here is a recipe with a difference - good for everyone, especially people with diabetes contributed by Diabetes Awareness and You Serves:    4 Ingredients for Ragi Veg Tart Ragi (millet) flour:  100gm Wheat flour: 2 Tbsp Mix veg ( tricolour bellpepper, broccoli, Cabbage):  1 ⅟₂cup                      Green chilli :  1 pc Onion…

Managing your diabetes can seem like a never ending task that leaves you emotionally drained. Dr. Indu Elizabeth Mathew, Consultant, Department of Endocrinology, Ernakulam Medical Centre talks of the concept of Diabetes Distress and how it affects Type 1 and Type 2 patients and their family members and what they can do about it. Updated on 24 March 2019 with the Diabetes Distress Study Details What is Diabetes Distress? Are there different types of distress and worry that affect people with…

Dr Kanika Chaudhuri, practicing consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Singapore talks of the Risks of Gestational Diabetes and how to control diabetes before, during and after pregnancy As the age of childbirth goes up due to changing demographics, we are seeing more patients with pre-existing diabetes and the incidence of Gestational diabetes mellitus (diabetes developing in pregnant women) is also on the rise. Both these conditions need multi-disciplinary management to…

A healthy smoothie recipe good for everyone, easy to make and packed with nutrients and fibre. Good for people with diabetes contributed by Diabetes Awareness and You Ingredients for Apple Smoothie 1 cup hung curd 100 ml double toned milk ¼ tsp of vanilla essence 1 pinch of cinnamon dust 1 pinch of salt Apple 100 gm with skin 100 gm chia seed 50 gm cucumber with skin Preparation of Apple Smoothie: Mix everything in the grinder except the curd. Then add the curd. Finally add the chia seeds which…

People with type 2 diabetes are at an increased risk of developing frozen shoulder,  a sometimes severely painful condition in which there is reduced mobility of the shoulders, says Dr Girish Parmar, Consultant Endocrinologist, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital. Is there a link between diabetes and muscle joint disorders? Yes there is a link between diabetes and musculoskeletal system. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder wherein the extra glucose in circulation sticks to the tissues.…

Ankita Bardhan,29 from Kolkata has been living with Type 1 Diabetes since she was 13. Even though she would give anything for a non-diabetic life, that is not to be, and she has learnt to fight it every single day to respect the sacrifices her family has made for her and to acknowledge life as beautiful. Please tell us a bit about your condition, as in what you are suffering from : The condition is Type 1 diabetes. Essentially, in this condition, the insulin production from the pancreas of one’…

This is a common question for people with diabetes. Dietitian Gerard Wong shares his inputs on whether persons with diabetes should have wine or alcohol and what to watch out for if they are on metformin or insulin.  Can red wine have adverse effects on persons with type 2 diabetes on metformin medication? Metformin is an oral anti-diabetic drug used to treat high blood sugar levels caused by type 2 diabetes. Let’s see how metformin works. It enhances the available insulin in your body and…

Diabetes Management can be challenging and distressing for a lot of families. In our Live Discussion sessions we talk to eminent doctors and patients for tips, vital information and motivation. In continuation of our series on Living Better With Diabetes we have with us Dr. Usha Sriram, Diabetes Specialist, Founder, Diwaaas.   Jayesh Shah, Type 2 Diabetes, Mumbai  Marianne de Nazareth, Type 2 Diabetes, Bengaluru Dr. Usha is passionate about the role of families in diabetes…