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Saturday, August 29, 2009

World Diabetes Day


Diabetes – a very commonly heard of disease. It is one of the most chronic health conditions in the world. India is on its way to becoming the diabetes capital of the world, but many cases are preventable. The World Diabetes Day promotes the awareness so that every person with diabetes or at risk of diabetes deserves the best possible quality of education, prevention and care available. Read more

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Diabetes Resources




Significant Timelines In The History Of Diabetes

Diabetes – Myths & Facts

“Expecting” Diabetes

Bitter Sweet For Kids With Diabetes

Dos, Don’ts & Diabetes

Drill During Diabetes

Eye & Foot Care Tips For Diabetics

Significant Timelines In The History Of Diabetes

From the mention of Diabetes on papyrus to the development of insulin patches, it has been a long journey. It is important to understand the history behind the newer inventions as medicine always has ancient roots and branches that embrace every human culture. So, let’s have a look on what history beholds for the most commonly diagnosed chronic illness – ‘Diabetes’… Read more


Diabetes – Myths & Facts

Can you differentiate between the myths and facts related to diabetes? If no, then you are the one amongst those diabetics who is lost in the huge list of these myths. So, get yourself acquainted with the diabetes facts so that the next time you can decide what is right for your health… Read moreRead more


“Expecting” Diabetes

Gestational diabetes is diabetes that is found for the first time when a woman is pregnant. Statistics show that it affects about three out of 100 of pregnant women The body uses glucose to produce energy. But too much glucose in the blood can be damaging. During pregnancy too much glucose is not good for your baby. Some of the complications the baby may face include premature delivery, respiratory problems, congestive heart failure and decreased ability to tolerate labour… Read more


Bitter Sweet For Kids With Diabetes

Diabetes, a chronic illness, is known to cause several complications. Adult diabetics are aware that diabetes can affect various organ systems of the body if not taken proper treatment, and therefore, take appropriate measures to save themselves from acquiring these complications. When diabetes can cause serious conditions in adults then it can have disastrous effects on children… Read more


Dos, Don’ts & Diabetes

"Oh! Those painful insulin injections! I would rather control my diabetes than take those insulin doses"…Did you not ever think this way? Yes, controlling diabetes is a very good idea. Besides proper medications, diet and lifestyles changes play a crucial role on the health of a diabetic. Read more


Drill During Diabetes

Fitness consciousness is something now seen among everyone. Be it a teenager or a 50 year old, all want to be fit and fine. Then why should you be left behind? Exercise is important for every person as it helps you in being active. But if you are a diabetic then exercise is also a tool in managing your diabetes. It can be just as useful as diabetes medicine or planning your diet… Read more


Eye & Foot Care Tips For Diabetics

Are you a diabetic? Have you heard of the complications that diabetes cause? Have you taken the necessary steps to save yourself from these complications? If no, then it is high time you start taking care of yourself. In Diabetes, the level of sugar in the blood is higher than normal. This high blood sugar causes damage to the blood vessels and nerves that can lead to a number of problems like blindness and feet problems.... Read more

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