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    Diabetes
    Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder in which the body has difficulty regulating its blood glucose or blood sugar level.  The burden of diabetes is increasing globally, particularly in developing countries. While the causes are complex, but the increase is in large part due to rapid increases in overweight, including obesity and physical inactivity. There is good evidence that a large proportion of cases of diabetes and its complications can be prevented by a healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a normal body weight and avoiding tobacco.
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Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder in which the body has difficulty regulating its blood glucose or blood sugar level. Blood glucose is the main source of energy for the body and we get it from the food we eat which is broken down into glucose. For glucose to get into the cells, insulin, a pancreatic hormone is required. In patients with diabetes, the pancreas produces less or no insulin or the cells don’t respond to the insulin produced. This leads to the accumulation of glucose in the blood which is then excreted out of the body in urine. The body loses its main source of fuel even though the blood contains large amounts of sugar. 

What is the difference between hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia?

Hyperglycemia is increased blood sugar in the range 100-126 mg/dl. Hypoglycemia is low level of sugar in blood, which leads to sweating, palpitations, increased respiratory rate etc.

 

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  • "Stress And Hypertension Are The Biggest Enemies"
    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)…
  • Ragi Veg Tart - A Diabetes Friendly Recipe
    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…
  • What Is Diabetes Distress And How to Handle It
    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…
  • Pregnancy and Diabetes
    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 person in a white t-shirt holding his shoulder and signalling pain
    Why are My Shoulders Frozen and Painful
    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.…
  • A young woman Ankita Bardhan standing in a purple and white printed dress in an open setting. The bottom of trees can be seen behind her
    "I Hate Diabetes From The Bottom Of My Heart!"
    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’…
  • Can I Drink Wine If I Have Diabetes?
    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…
  • Living Better With Diabetes - A Webinar/ Live Q&A Series
    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…
  • Image of some medicines and a book with the text Prediabetes
    Why You Should Take Prediabetes Seriously
    Prediabetes is the stage before Diabetes. Its your best chance of preventing the progression to diabetes if you make the necessary lifestyle changes. Read on to find out more about about Prediabetes. What is Prediabetes Prediabetes is when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be diabetes. Simply put, prediabetes puts you at a higher risk of developing diabetes unless you change your lifestyle. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 15 to 30 per…
  • Whole Wheat Chicken Momos
    Healthy Momos Recipe
    A healthy snack recipe good for everyone - especially people with diabetes contributed by Diabetes Awareness and You Chicken Momos Number of Momos: 20 Ingredients for Momos: Whole Wheat Flour: 75 gms Chicken: 250 gms Onion: 2 tbsp Oat flour: 75 gms Ginger: 1 tsp Garlic: 1 tsp Maida: 100 gms Oil: 200 ml Preparation of Momos:  Mix the flour together. Add some salt and 1 tsp oil. Mix it and make a dough out of it. Take some chicken portion. Steam it. Add some onion, ginger, garlic, soya…