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Can Eating Too Much Sugar Cause Diabetes? A Complete Guide
It is probably the most common health warning we hear growing up: “Don’t eat so many sweets, or you will get sugar diabetes!” But is it actually true? Is that chocolate bar or that extra spoon of sugar in your chai really a direct ticket to a chronic disease? The answer is not a simple […]
Can Diabetes Cause Heart Attack? A Lifesaving Guide for You and Your Family
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with diabetes, you probably spend a lot of time thinking about blood sugar levels, insulin, and what to eat for dinner. But there is a silent threat that often goes unnoticed until it is too late: your heart. A common question that doctors hear in clinics […]
Does Natural Sugar Cause Diabetes? A Complete Guide
In India, we love our fruits. From the summer mangoes to the winter dates and festive jaggery sweets, “natural” sweetness is a huge part of our diet. But with diabetes rates rising across the country, a lot of people are getting worried. You might have asked yourself, “If I eat too many bananas, will I […]
Can Artificial Sweeteners Cause Diabetes? The Complete Truth
We all want to have our cake and eat it too. In a country like India, where tea needs to be sweet and festivals are incomplete without mithai, giving up sugar is incredibly hard. That is why so many of us turn to the little yellow, blue, or green packets of artificial sweeteners. It feels […]
Does Eating Fruits Cause Diabetes? The Complete Truth
In India, a meal often feels incomplete without a slice of mango in the summer or a bowl of papaya with breakfast. But for many of us, that sweetness comes with a side of worry. With diabetes becoming a household name across the country, a common question pops up in family discussions and doctor’s clinics: […]
Is Dry Throat a Symptom of Diabetes? Why You Wake Up Feeling Like You Swallowed Sand
It is 3:00 AM. You wake up with a start. Your tongue feels like sandpaper. Your throat is so dry it hurts to swallow. You reach for the water bottle on your nightstand—the one that you now keep there every single night—and drain half of it in one go. You think: “Maybe I slept with […]
Is Shoulder Pain a Symptom of Diabetes? Why Your Arm Feels “Stuck”
You get into your car and reach back to grab the seatbelt. Suddenly, a sharp, searing pain shoots through your shoulder. You gasp and drop your arm. Or maybe you are trying to comb your hair, and you realize you physically cannot lift your elbow past your ear. It feels like the joint is rusted […]
Is Joint Pain a Symptom of Diabetes? Why Your Body Feels Stiff and Rusty
You wake up in the morning, and your fingers feel curled and tight. You try to reach for the coffee mug on the top shelf, but your shoulder locks up in pain. You walk down the stairs, and your knees creak and ache more than they used to. You think: “I am just getting old. […]
Is Insomnia a Symptom of Diabetes? Why High Sugar Keeps You Awake
It is 2:00 AM. The house is quiet, but your mind is racing. You are tossing and turning, trying to find a comfortable spot. Your legs feel restless. You are thirsty. Or maybe you just woke up from a nightmare, drenched in sweat. You look at the clock and sigh. You know the alarm will […]