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Aug 31 2023

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Aug 31 2023

Is popcorn a good snack for people with diabetes?

Popcorn, when prepared without excess butter, cheese or caramel, can be a healthy and satiating snack for people with diabetes

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Jul 26 2023

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Jul 26 2023

Dates and milk diet: Not a long-term solution, say experts

Dates and milk are both nutritious foods, but this diet is not healthy in the long run and can strip the body of essential nutrients

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Aug 08 2023

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Aug 08 2023

Nothing sweet between the sheets: How diabetes affects women

Diabetes can increase the risk of female sexual dysfunction. High blood sugar coupled with other chronic conditions could also bring down estrogen levels

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Jul 17 2023

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Jul 17 2023

Screen everyone with type 2 diabetes for fatty liver disease: American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association has changed its guidelines for diabetes care and has called for early diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

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Jul 14 2023

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Jul 14 2023

WHO declares aspartame a possible carcinogen

Calls for more research and vows to closely monitor new evidence and studies on aspartame safety

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Jul 03 2023

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Jul 03 2023

In rural India, diabetes casts a ‘gram’ shadow

It is high time for countermeasures as it could snowball into a health crisis in the coming years, say experts

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Jun 20 2023

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Jun 20 2023

No sugar-coating it: Diabetes can lead to GERD

Diabetic comorbidities can lead to gastroesophageal reflux disease. People with diabetes should have a healthy diet, avoid overeating and sleep with a pillow to manage chronic acid reflux

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Apr 27 2023

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Apr 27 2023

Handling the heat: Six ways to manage diabetes during summer

Summer heat can alter blood sugar levels in diabetics. Experts suggest some precautionary measures to manage the condition

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Mar 28 2023

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Mar 28 2023

How lipohypertrophy affects diabetes management

Repeated insulin injections at the same spot on the skin can damage it and lead to the formation of fatty lumps

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Apr 23 2023

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Apr 23 2023

The hunt for a better way to monitor blood sugar levels

Many technologies are in the works to offer a non-invasive and more accurate method of measuring blood sugar levels

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Apr 12 2023

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Apr 12 2023

OH SH!T: Diabetes-friendly diets could trigger bowel issues

People with diabetes are more prone to developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) due to fibre and protein-rich diets and medication

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Sep 07 2023

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Sep 07 2023

Sweet mistake: Added sugars, diabetes increase kidney stones risk

Excess consumption of carbonated sugary drinks, cakes and cookies could ring in kidney trouble

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Feb 03 2023

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Feb 03 2023

Trigger finger: A painful fallout of chronic diabetes

Chronic diabetes increases the risk of developing trigger finger among the middle-aged, severely affecting tendons on the palms and restricting finger motility

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Feb 09 2023

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Feb 09 2023

Trek or treat? Despite diabetes, you can do both

Managing insulin and blood glucose levels at high altitudes and tricky terrains

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Feb 16 2023

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Feb 16 2023

Yellow, yellow, wonderful fellow: Trust turmeric to lower blood sugar

Curcumin in turmeric could bring down blood glucose levels and also improve vascular health, say experts

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Dec 30 2022

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Dec 30 2022

Tips for a diabetes-friendly Christmas week

Diabetes need not be a spoilsport when it comes to festivities, say experts

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Jun 26 2023

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Jun 26 2023

Type 1.5 diabetes: all you need to know about LADA

Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA) or type 1.5 diabetes is often misdiagnosed as type 2 diabetes because the person responds to the medications for a while

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Jun 02 2023

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Jun 02 2023

The link between diabetes and insomnia

Sleep and diabetes are connected. While people with diabetes can suffer from insomnia, sleep-related disorders could also cause diabetes

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Dec 07 2022

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Dec 07 2022

Can high sugar levels leave you gasping for breath?

Several studies point out that diabetes can make a person more prone to asthma. But what do experts have to say?

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Dec 11 2022

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Dec 11 2022

What sweating can tell you about sugar levels

Experts point out that unexplained sweating could be either due to low blood sugar or nerve damage due to diabetes

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Dec 09 2022

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Dec 09 2022

Does diabetes cause irregular periods?

Diabetes-induced hormonal imbalance is a major trigger for menstrual complications, say experts

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Dec 12 2022

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Dec 12 2022

How gestational diabetes affects maternal health

Doctors recommend cutting down on carbohydrates and adopting a more active lifestyle to tackle the condition

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Apr 14 2023

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Apr 14 2023

Diabetes’ link to mental health

People with diabetes are two to three times more likely to develop mental-health issues, say experts

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Dec 09 2022

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Dec 09 2022

Five diabetes-triggered eye complications

Experts elaborate on the role of diabetes management in maintaining eye health

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Jan 17 2023

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Jan 17 2023

Scaling Everest: Taylor-made success story of diabetes

Taylor Adams, the first man to scale Mount Everest and the tallest peaks in seven continents with an insulin pump, talks about life with diabetes

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Dec 11 2022

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Dec 11 2022

Octogenarian keeps diabetes at bay with Naturopathy

Idukki-based KR Janardhanan cites his example to say type 2 diabetes can be managed at any age with a healthy lifestyle and diet

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Dec 09 2022

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Dec 09 2022

Living with type 1 diabetes, and winning for 77 years

Tracing the life of an 83-year-old ‘hero’ — and a short history of the evolution of diabetes management

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Dec 09 2022

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Dec 09 2022

Dancing away the diabetes blues

Snehal Nandagawli has been fighting the diabetes stigma and pursuing her passion for dancing with amazing grace

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Dec 08 2022

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Dec 08 2022

Six important tests for people with diabetes

Regular medical examinations are essential for effective pre-emptive intervention against the condition

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Dec 09 2022

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Dec 09 2022

Out on a limb: diabetes and PAD

People with chronic diabetes are at higher risk of peripheral artery disease and its complications

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Dec 09 2022

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Dec 09 2022

How diabetes can put you at risk for pneumonia

Diabetics are at higher risk for pneumonia and flu, and take longer to recover, say medical experts

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Dec 09 2022

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Dec 09 2022

The yin and yang of cardiovascular problems

Controlling high blood sugar and blood pressure is vital for cardiac and metabolic health

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Jan 17 2023

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Jan 17 2023

Laughter is the best medicine for diabetes

Research and experts point out that laughter could help control blood sugar as it helps the body destress by releasing stress-relief hormones

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Dec 09 2022

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Dec 09 2022

Can diabetic gastroparesis paralyse stomach?

The longer you live with uncontrolled diabetes, the higher the risk of developing gastroparesis, a partial paralysis of the stomach

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Apr 07 2023

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Apr 07 2023

What does a fruity breath indicate?

Experts point out that fruity breath means it’s time to take diabetes seriously. It could indicate diabetic ketoacidosis, a build-up of acids in the blood

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Apr 07 2023

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Apr 07 2023

Chronic kidney disease and its impact on blood sugar

People with renal complications need to watch out for hypoglycemia due to impaired insulin clearance

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Dec 09 2022

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Dec 09 2022

The link between diabetes and infertility

Diabetes can affect fertility in both men and women. How can those who desire to have a baby go ahead and have a healthy one? Experts share their insights

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Dec 12 2022

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Dec 12 2022

How to celebrate a diabetes-friendly Diwali

It’s the season for feasting but be mindful of what and how much you eat – and don’t forget to gear up on safety

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Dec 05 2022

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Dec 05 2022

Gluten and why it is bad – or good – for some

In recent decades, many people around the globe have stuck a bad name to gluten-bearing staple foodgrains like wheat and their products on the ground that they cause certain health problems. Does gluten really deserve this discredit? Is it wise for everyone to simply shun these cereals? Make your choice