How uncontrolled diabetes can cause ‘sticky blood’ and silently raise your risk of heart attacks and strokes

How uncontrolled diabetes can cause ‘sticky blood’ and silently raise your risk of heart attacks and strokes

People with diabetes are often warned about complications affecting the eyes, kidneys, nerves, and heart.  But there’s another lesser-known issue that deserves attention. Did you know that diabetes can make your blood thicker, a condition sometimes called ‘sticky blood’? This change in blood consistency can increase the risk of clots, strokes, and other cardiovascular problems. … Read more

Is sweet smelling urine a sign of high blood sugar levels?

Is sweet smelling urine a sign of high blood sugar levels?

After bringing you expert-approved tips to lower blood sugar levels by 10 points, what you must do if, as a pre-diabetic, your fasting blood sugar is 114, and why you must not blindly believe that the ‘insulin plant’ can help reduce blood sugar levels in 12 weeks, today we decided to get to the bottom … Read more

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares what helped reduce ‘unusual spikes’ on her glucose monitor: ‘Even though my meal was extremely healthy…’

Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares what helped reduce ‘unusual spikes’ on her glucose monitor: ‘Even though my meal was extremely healthy…’

Diabetics must always keep their blood sugar levels under control by eating foods that do not drastically impact their insulin levels. But sometimes, maintaining a healthy diet — rich in all nutrients — and eating clean can also silently cause harm if you make this one mistake. In a recent interview, Samantha Ruth Prabhu shared … Read more

This is what happens to the body when you do not eat dinner for a month

This is what happens to the body when you do not eat dinner for a month

Skipping dinner for an entire month is a drastic dietary change that can have significant impacts on your body and overall health.  This practice, sometimes referred to as time-restricted eating or intermittent fasting, has gained attention in recent years for its potential weight loss and metabolic benefits. However, eliminating an entire meal from your daily … Read more

R Madhavan asks neurologist one key habit with the ‘highest ROI’ on health: ‘Nothing comes close..’

R Madhavan asks neurologist one key habit with the ‘highest ROI’ on health: ‘Nothing comes close..’

R Madhavan’s commitment to healthy living—which includes clean eating and regular exercise—inspires the young and old. In a recent conversation with neurologist Dr Sid Warrier, the 54-year-old actor learned new things, including one key habit for good health. Sleep is the habit with the “highest ROI on health,” the expert noted. “If you get good … Read more

Diabetics, here are some expert-approved measures to prevent cardiac, kidney, liver, and gallbladder problems

Diabetics, here are some expert-approved measures to prevent cardiac, kidney, liver, and gallbladder problems

Diabetes, a metabolic condition, is a lifestyle ailment that can prompt drastic measures not just to control blood sugar levels but also to prevent other life-threatening health conditions. Dr Aklesh Tandekar, head consultant, critical care, Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, told indianexpress.com that one should ensure to manage his/her diabetes levels to prevent cardiac, kidney, liver, … Read more

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