WHEN NUMBERS LIE
Testing blood glucose is a cornerstone of Diabetes management. The precision of monitoring often defines success, as it guides decisions on diet, physical activity, and medication, including insulin. While home...
Month: December 2025
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Diabetes and international travel My husband has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. We love to travel abroad but have been apprehensive since his diagnosis. He is on insulin...
Clopidogrel – The preferred long-term antiplatelet strategy
Researchers conducted a systematic review and individual patient meta-analysis of seven randomized trials comparing clopidogrel monotherapy with aspirin for secondary prevention in 28,982 patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) from...
Low carb breakfast benefits
A new research study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that a low carbohydrate breakfast improves blood sugar levels and reduces post- meal blood sugar spikes...
Exercise may improve memory
Exercise is well emphasised in people of all ages, along with diet and lifestyle management to keep fit. Regular physical activity improves strength and immunity and increases the mobility of...
Hearty exercise
People with Diabetes are recommended exercise along with diet and medication to manage their blood sugar levels. A recent research study conducted in New Zealand has found that high-intensity exercise...
Afternoon naps may be beneficial
Taking a short nap in the afternoon can be refreshing and could re-energise to perform better during the day. It is now known that afternoon naps could improve the functioning...
Blood glucose tests
Dr Anuja Mahajan explains the importance of the fasting, postprandial and the HbA1c blood glucose tests. Glucose is necessary for the functioning of the body. It provides energy and helps...
ALL ABOUT GLUCOSE METERS: WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Case study 1 Mrs Anupama Zaveri (name changed) suffered from connective tissue disease since childhood and was prescribed oral corticosteroids for a longer duration to manage it. Last year, the...
The Importance of Lipids
Dr Vinaya Simha explains how lipids are crucial for managing heart health. Lipids explained Lipids are a group of substances which have a common property of being insoluble in water....
