Brown rice is a healthy whole grain food that contains a starchy endosperm, nutrient-rich germ and an intact bran layer of the grain. Only the outer hard hull of the grain is removed. Brown rice is primarily rich in carbs along with many other nutrients. Does that make them safe for diabetic people? Why Brown…
Diabetes is a pressing disease involving complex metabolism. The body of diabetic patients either cannot produce enough insulin or can’t use it efficiently. Your body cells require sugar or glucose to produce energy. Insulin helps your body cells to break down stored sugar. When your cells do not get enough insulin to break down sugar,…
Insulin pumps are small electronic devices that mimic the functioning of a healthy pancreas. They replace the requirement of frequent injections. Insulin pumps deliver precise frequent doses of rapid-acting insulin as per your body requirements. You can easily attach the pump to a belt, or clothing. You can attach the pump to your body with…
Diabetic patients cannot efficiently utilise the nutrients in their food. Managing the condition, therefore, requires a strict low-carb diet. Patients are also given insulin to help normalise the levels of sugar in the blood. Some patients also require oral medication along with insulin. Although insulin, when taken as prescribed, serves as a lifesaver for diabetic…
Borderline diabetes or commonly known as prediabetes is a condition in which the blood sugar levels are higher than the normal but not high enough to be termed as diabetes. It’s an indicative sign that you might be inching towards developing type 2 diabetes. Good news is it can be reversed by prioritizing your health….
Diabetes patients need to keep blood sugar levels within the safe range to avoid long-term complications. People with type 1 diabetes cannot produce enough insulin to use blood glucose. Again, patients with type 2 diabetes develop insulin resistance making it difficult to process blood sugar. These patients require insulin therapy to make up for insulin…
Sometimes you may find a noticeable change in the color or texture of your skin. In medical terms, this visible change in appearance in your skin is termed a rash. With a rash, your skin may turn bumpy, develop scales, turn itchy, or feel irritated. These rashes may appear in different parts of the skin…
Insulin resistance can make you more prone to diabetes. You may have insulin resistance for years before it comes to your knowledge. The condition does not involve noticeable symptoms. Therefore, it is important to get your blood glucose checked by your doctor regularly. As per an estimation by the American Diabetes Association (ADA), almost 50…
According to a 2017 report by the National Institutes of Health, about 208,000 kids and teens under the age of 20 in the United States were diagnosed with either type 2 or type 1 diabetes. The percentage of affected kids only seems to increase every year. Young children with diabetes have a higher tendency of…
Diabetes is a persistent disease that directly affects blood glucose levels in your body. Both men & women can develop diabetes, but subtle symptoms are more likely to affect women. Treating diabetes early can help prevent the chances of further complications. How to determine whether you have developed diabetes? The warning signs are so mild…
