Diabetes

Managing diabetes does not mean giving up Indian food. The key is choosing appropriate portions, balancing carbohydrates with protein and vegetables, and making meals fit your medicines, activity level and glucose targets. This practical Indian diabetes diet chart can help you plan everyday meals. What Should a Diabetes-Friendly Indian Diet Look Like? A diabetes-friendly meal…

Introduction “Doctor, can my diabetes be reversed?” This is one of the most common questions people ask after being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. The encouraging answer is that some people with type 2 diabetes can achieve diabetes remission, particularly when significant and sustained weight loss is achieved early in the course of the disease….

Fatty liver is very common in people with diabetes—but it is not simply a liver problem. It is closely linked to insulin resistance, obesity, high triglycerides and other metabolic conditions. The medical term MASLD (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease) is now commonly used instead of the older term NAFLD. People with type 2 diabetes have…

“My sugar is controlled. Why should I worry about my heart?” This is an important question. Diabetes is not only a disease of high blood sugar. Over time, diabetes can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure and other cardiovascular problems. The good news is that many of the factors responsible for this…

“My sugar is controlled. Do I still need diabetes tests?” Yes. Diabetes management is not only about checking blood sugar or HbA1c. High blood glucose over time can affect the kidneys, eyes, nerves, heart and blood vessels, often without causing obvious symptoms in the early stages. That is why regular diabetes check-ups are important even…

“My fasting sugar is 125 mg/dL, but my HbA1c is normal. Why?” “My morning sugar is high, but the rest of the day my readings are fine.” These are very common questions in diabetes and prediabetes consultations. It is possible to have higher fasting blood glucose with an HbA1c that is still normal or only…

Having diabetes does not mean you need to stop eating fruit. In fact, whole fruits can be an important part of a healthy diabetes-friendly diet because they provide fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. The key is not to completely avoid fruit, but to understand which fruits to choose, how much to eat, and how to…

Diabetes is one of the most common metabolic disorders affecting adults worldwide. It occurs when the body cannot produce enough insulin, cannot use insulin effectively, or both. Over time, persistently high blood glucose can damage the blood vessels, nerves, kidneys, eyes and heart. The good news is that diabetes can be effectively managed, and many…