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Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Damage – Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
You are diligent. You take your Metformin on time. You try to avoid sweets at weddings. You walk when you can. But in the back of your mind, there is a nagging fear. You have heard stories about dialysis. You have seen elderly relatives with swollen feet. The question haunts you: “Is my diabetes silently […]
Does Fasting Lower Blood Sugar? Benefits, Risks, and What to Know
Fasting is deeply rooted in Indian culture. Whether it is for Karwa Chauth, Ramadan, Navratri, or the trendy “16:8 Intermittent Fasting” for weight loss, skipping meals is something we are all familiar with. But if you have diabetes, fasting isn’t just a ritual or a diet trend—it is a biological challenge. You might have heard […]
What Are the Symptoms of Kidney Failure Due to Diabetes? A Complete Guide
Imagine your body is a busy city. Your kidneys are the waste management system, working 24/7 to clean the streets (your blood) and remove the trash (toxins) through urine. Now, imagine a sticky, sugary syrup flooding the streets day after day. Slowly, the cleaning trucks get stuck, the filters get clogged, and the machinery breaks […]
Glycemic Index of Indian Foods: The Ultimate Guide to Eating Smart
It is 1:00 PM. The pressure cooker has whistled three times. The aroma of Dal Tadka and steaming Basmati Rice fills the house. You are hungry. But as you reach for the serving spoon, a voice in your head stops you. “Rice will spike your sugar,” it says. “Eat a Roti instead,” suggests a well-meaning […]
Best Dals for Diabetic Patients – The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Indian Proteins
In every Indian household, lunch feels incomplete without a steaming bowl of Dal. Whether you eat it with Jeera Rice or dip a hot Roti into it, dal is the soul of our comfort food. It is cheap, delicious, and available in every kitchen from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. But the moment you get diagnosed with […]
Gluten-Free Diabetic Food List: The Ultimate Guide for Indian Kitchens
Imagine walking into a supermarket or your local kirana store. You have a list of things you cannot eat. “No sugar,” says your diabetes doctor. “No wheat or maida,” says your gut (or your Celiac diagnosis). Suddenly, your shopping basket looks empty. No biscuits, no regular bread, no atta for your daily roti. You feel […]
Gluten and Type 1 Diabetes – What You Need to Know
Imagine this: You have just mastered the art of carb counting for your insulin shots. You know exactly how much insulin to take for a slice of toast or a bowl of upma. But lately, you feel bloated, tired, and your blood sugar is swinging wildly for no apparent reason. You start hearing about “gluten-free” […]
Diabetes Mellitus and the Pancreas – Understanding the Relationship
Imagine your body is a high-performance car. For this car to move, it needs fuel (petrol). In your body, that fuel is glucose (sugar). But simply pouring petrol over the car won’t make it move; the fuel needs to be carefully pumped into the engine to be burned for energy. In this scenario, the Pancreas […]