Importance of Insulin

Importance of Insulin in Health and Disease

Importance Of Insulin It is impossible to overestimate the importance of insulin. Produced by the pancreas, this hormone is responsible for several important functions in...
cold and diabetes

Common cold in kids can cause Diabetes, too!

Common cold and Diabetes With monsoon around the corner, sneezes and sniffles will be heard everywhere! The culprit responsible is one of the most common...
Sleep deprivation

Sleep deprivation may lead to Diabetes

A disturbed circadian rhythm can spike your blood sugar levels! One may wonder how is it possible that lack of shut-eye can lead to...
Blood Sugar Levels

Blood Sugar Levels | Notice These to Know Your Sugar Level

Blood Sugar & Diabetes Blood Sugar Levels Diabetes is not an obscure disease. Many of us already know at least one person who suffers from...
Causes of type 1 diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes: Causes and Complications

Type 1 diabetes  One of the most important causes of type 1 diabetes is the increase of sugar in the blood. Let us understand how the sugar level...
Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes – Things you should know

Type 2 Diabetes? More than 50 million Indians have type 2 diabetes! However, what we lack is widespread awareness of this diabetes, which we call the diabetes...
Fructosamin

FRUCTOSAMINE

What is Fructosamine? When glucose combines with protein, it forms a compound called Fructosamine. This test measures the total amount of fructosamine or glycated protein...
Let’s Dia-beat it: Ways to Prevent Diabetes

Let’s Dia-beat it: Ways to Prevent Diabetes

As a kid, I could never understand why grandpa had so many medicines on his night stand or why mom strictly prohibited sugar in...
Blood Glucose Levels

A Quick Insight About Blood Glucose Levels

Your blood glucose levels may be high (hyperglycemia), low (hypoglycemia), or normal. To control the severity of the disease, it's critical to keep blood...
fasting Blood Sugar

FASTING BLOOD SUGAR

What is a Fasting Blood Sugar Test? Fasting blood sugar (FBS) test determines the actual concentration of glucose in your blood without consuming any diet....