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How Many Walnuts Should a Diabetic Eat Daily? A Complete Guide
It is a common sight in Indian homes during winter. Your mother or grandmother sits with a nutcracker, breaking open the hard shells of Walnuts (Akhrot). They hand you a few kernels and say, “Eat this, it is good for your brain.” We all know walnuts are healthy. They look like tiny brains, and for […]
Is Walnut Good for Diabetes? The Truth About the “Brain Food”
In Indian households, dry fruits are a symbol of health and prosperity. Whether it is Diwali or a wedding, we gift boxes filled with almonds, cashews, and the uniquely shaped Walnut (Akhrot). We have all grown up hearing, “Eat Akhrot, it will sharpen your brain because it looks like a brain!” But if you have […]
How Many Raw Carrots Can a Diabetic Eat a Day?
It is winter in North India, and the vegetable carts are loaded with bright red Desi Gajar (carrots). You pick one up, wash it, and take a crunchy bite. It is sweet, juicy, and delicious. But then, a thought stops you mid-chew. You remember your doctor talking about “starchy vegetables” and “sugar spikes.” You look […]
Does Carrot Increase Blood Sugar? What Diabetics Should Know
It is winter in India. The vegetable markets are flooded with bright, juicy red carrots (Desi Gajar). The aroma of Gajar Ka Halwa is wafting from kitchens, and fresh salads are incomplete without those crunchy red slices. But if you have diabetes, looking at a carrot might make you nervous. You taste it, and it […]
Are Walnuts Good for Type 2 Diabetes? The Complete Guide
In almost every Indian home, there is a special box kept in the kitchen or the living room. It is the “Dry Fruit Box,” filled with almonds (Badam), cashews (Kaju), raisins (Kishmish), and the uniquely shaped Walnut (Akhrot). We treat these nuts as precious gifts. We give them at weddings, serve them at Diwali, and […]
Can Type 2 Diabetes Cause IBS? Understanding the Connection
You have been managing your Type 2 Diabetes for years. You count your carbohydrates, check your blood sugar, and take your medicines on time. But lately, something else is bothering you. Your stomach feels constantly upset. One day it is constipation; the next day it is diarrhea. You feel bloated after meals, and there is […]
Can Sugar Trigger IBS Symptoms?
You are at a birthday party. The cake looks delicious, and the Gulab Jamuns are calling your name. You eat a small bowl, feeling happy. But an hour later, your happiness turns into dread. Your stomach starts rumbling, the bloating sets in, and you find yourself rushing to the washroom. You wonder: “Was it the […]
Can Insulin Make You Nauseous? Causes, Side Effects, and What to Do
You have just finished your dinner and taken your nightly insulin shot. You are relaxing on the sofa, watching TV, when suddenly, a strange wave washes over you. Your stomach feels queasy, your hands are a bit shaky, and you feel like you might throw up. You panic a little. “Is it the chicken curry […]
Type 2 Diabetes Feeling Nauseous? 5 Reasons Why & How to Stop It
You wake up in the morning, ready to start your day, but your stomach feels “off.” It’s churning, unsettled, and the thought of breakfast makes you want to gag. Or perhaps you just took your diabetes medication with dinner, and an hour later, you are rushing to the washroom feeling like you might throw up. […]