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Nerve damage caused by diabetes is one of the most common forms of neuropathy.

24.02.2019

Diabetic Neuropathy: A Quick Overview

Diabetic Neuropathy is the nerve damage caused by diabetes. It mostly affects our feet or legs. High blood sugar or glucose can damage or injure our nerves. Thus, Diabetic Neuropathy is the nerve damage caused by diabetes. This type of nerve damage mostly affects our feet or legs. If not diagnosed in time and treated properly, it can lead to amputation of legs or feet. Though serious and complications are involved, one can control it by following a healthy diet and controlling

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Diabetes and Treatment: Why Early Diagnosis Is Important?

22.02.2019

Diabetes and Treatment: Why Early Diagnosis Is Important?

Diagnosing any sickness at its early stages remains crucial for preventing complications. This is very much true with diabetes which is one among the diseases causing most number of deaths. If you can recognize the early signs or symptoms of type 2 diabetes, then it will be easy for the doctor to diagnose the sickness and begin the treatment sooner. ALSO READ: SHOULD PEOPLE WITH DIABETES AVOID CARBS? For a diabetic person to lead happy life he needs to begin

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Blood tests are the first ways to identify and diagnose diabetes. There are four blood tests to identify if you have developed diabetes.

20.02.2019

Diagnosis of Diabetes; Types of Blood Tests

Blood tests are the first ways to identify and diagnose diabetes. There are four blood tests to identify if you have developed diabetes. Over the past couple of decades, Diabetes has grown as one of the major threats to human life. As this sickness can affect important internal organs like the heart and kidneys, one needs to be cautious of this. The first thing to prevent Diabetes is to diagnose and identify the sickness in the early stages of it. Let’s have

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Gestational diabetes is developed mainly by the hormonal changes of pregnancy. According to medical experts, genetic factors and lifestyle also play their roles

18.02.2019

Gestational Diabetes; Causes and Factors

Gestational diabetes is that diabetes found in pregnant women. Though this can be developed at any stage of pregnancy, Gestational diabetes is more common in the second half of pregnancy. It can cause health problems to both the mother and the child, not only during the pregnancy but also after giving birth. Hence, it is important to diagnose and identify this at the early stages to avoid issues. CLICK HERE TO BOOK APPOINTMENT ONLINE WITH RISHI HOSPITAL Causes Gestational diabetes is developed mainly by

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A quick look at the causes, symptoms and treatments of Type 1 Diabetes.

17.02.2019

Type 1 Diabetes: Causes, Treatments, Symptoms; Things to Know

There are mainly two types of diabetes. They are Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is responsive to treatments and patients can live healthy without injecting insulin. On the other end, people diagnosed with type 1 diabetes will have to depend on injecting insulin. Here we list out a few things we should know about Type 1 Diabetes. Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes Unlike the Type 2 Diabetes, symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes start very quickly, to say

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16.02.2019

Carbs and Diabetes; How it affects blood sugar?

Carbohydrates or carbs are often termed as an enemy of diabetes as it directly affects the levels of blood sugar. Before diving deep into it, let’s have a quick look at what carbohydrates are and how do they affect the blood sugar level. Carbs and Blood Sugar In order to maintain the blood sugar level, one needs to follow a prescribed diet. In some cases, he or she may have to intake insulin and other medicines to keep it under control.

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A quick look at the complications of diabetes.

14.02.2019

Complications of Diabetes, A Quick Look

According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), Diabetes remains the seventh major cause of death in the U.S. Though this serious, chronic condition itself is manageable, its complications can severely impact on daily living. Complications of diabetes Some of these complications of Diabetes can be fatal if not treated in time. Here are some of the major complications. Dental and gum diseases: Though dental and gum diseases are not always associated with diabetes, these could also be formed as a result of diabetes. ALSO

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Should People With Diabetes Avoid Carbs?

13.02.2019

Should People With Diabetes Avoid Carb?

Our body gets the strength for day to day work from protein, fat, and carbs. However, among these three, carbs have a direct effect on the level of blood sugar because carbs are broken into glucose (sugar) and absorbed directly into the bloodstream. ALSO READ: CARBS AND DIABETES; HOW IT AFFECTS BLOOD SUGAR? Carbs are constituted by three elements viz. starches, sugar, and fiber. Fiber is not digested and absorbed by our body in the same way as it absorbs other carbs

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Know Diabetes from its early symtoms.

03.02.2019

Early Symptoms of Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2)

For Diabetic Patients, starting the treatment in the initial stage is very important for leading a long healthy life. This is where identifying the sickness from its symptoms becomes vital. Our body gives us a number of signs to show that it is affected by Diabetes. Here we see some of the most prominent symptoms of Diabetes. Early Symptoms of Diabetes Increased Urination: If you ever feel to urinate very often, meet a doctor and have a checkup. Increased urination is

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Ideal Diet and Lifestyle for Diabetes

03.02.2019

Ideal Diet and Lifestyle for Diabetes

Genes and lifestyle are the two major causes of Diabetes. The first one i.e. hereditary or which is transferred from parents is not preventable. It can be found in a newborn child as well. But we can reduce the chances of diabetes by following a healthy diet and lifestyle. Ayurveda stresses on following a healthy lifestyle and diet as a long-term cure for diabetes. This diet and lifestyle change greatly help a diabetic patient lead a healthy and happy life

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