Category: Diabetes Care

February 13, 2019

A diagnosis of diabetes changes life for the diabetic as well as for a non-diabetic spouse or partner. Diabetes, which is characterised by elevated glucose levels due to the body’s inability to produce sufficient insulin or use it effectively, can have serious health consequences like heart attack, stroke, kidney failure, vision loss, and nerve damage that can lead to numbness in the foot and possibly amputation if unnoticed wounds on the foot do not heal. A person diagnosed with diabetes quickly learns that regulating his or her glucose on a daily basis is critical. Most often, this is done by changing diets and exercise habits. Diabetes also comes with an increased risk for other physical problems such as erectile dysfunction for men and hypertension and , , , ,

February 6, 2019

Diabetes can cause poor blood flow to the feet, making it more difficult for wounds to heal, sometimes resulting in infections and possibly amputation. Complicating matters, poorly controlled diabetes can also lead to nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy. This may cause them to lose sensation in their feet, so they may not feel potentially harmful cuts or blisters. To help protect the feet and overall health, it is important to know what to look for in diabetes shoes.

Selecting the Right Pair

Covered shoes: Look for a shoe that has a large enclosed front, as well as a closed back and top. Shoes that expose the toes or heels increase the risk of injury and infection. Adjustable closure: Look for shoes that have laces or velcro. The built-in flexibility allows the person to tighten or loosen the shoes depending on whether or not the foot is swelling. Wide toe: Steer clear of shoes with narrow or pointed toes. Shoes with a round or wide toe box provide the feet with more room and are less likely to cause irritation. Low heel: Flats or shoes with heels less than two inches high are a better option than shoes with higher heels. Lower-heeled

January 23, 2019

Studies have found that strong family support can indeed play a positive role to help diabetic patients better manage blood sugar levels, deal with stress and depression, and to also encourage the adoption of improved lifestyle choices. Studies also indicate that one of the best predictors of how well someone takes care of their diabetes is the amount of support they get from their family and friends.  

For parents with diabetes

  • Contribute with cash money to the household economy.
  • Provide food recommended by the clinician.
  • Family members can actively help their loved ones!
  • Provide post-surgery care (bathing, dressing the wound), if required.
  • Keep an eye to watch that the parent does not eat food forbidden by the clinician.
  • Be mindful of regular screenings and check-ups and the results of the medical examinations. Accompany the parent to medical appointments.
  • Buy products that are suitable for family consumption.
  • Act as translators or readers for parents when they cannot read or write.

 

For spouse with diabetes

  • Accompany the respective partner to exercise and to medical appointments.
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January 2, 2019
New Year

It’s a brand New Year! Now’s the time when people take their time to reflect on the past and come up with resolutions planning to do something better this year. For most people, diabetic or not, exercise and diet are what they resolve on. People rush to buy gym memberships and promise to themselves that they’ll not overeat. But it’s often easier said than done. As the year progresses, resolutions are forgotten in no time and people get back to their usual schedule.

The SMART New Year’s Resolution

So let’s make this New Year’s Resolution different. Instead of just having a resolution in our minds, let’s set SMART Goals for the New Year. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, specify a particular Action, are Realistic, and completed in a certain amount of Time. To start with, it is very important to set up a realistic goal. If you tell yourself that you will do 90 minutes High-Intensity Training workouts, but have never exercised in your life, it would be unlikely that you’d achieve your goal. That would be plain unrealistic. SMART Goals for Diabetes To set a SMART goal, focus on what you can really accomplish. With a hectic lifestyle that most Indians nowadays have, it is almost impossible to work out dail

February 13, 2018

Valentine’s Day is a great time to celebrate love and can be a reminder to make healthy choices part of your everyday life. The month of February is not just about flowers and chocolate.     February is also American Heart Month. Take some time to be good to your heart, and share these heart-healthy tips with your friends and family. 1) Shoot for 30: 30 minutes of exercise, that is. Consistent exercise helps strengthen your heart and burn the fat. If you can’t fit in 30 continuous minutes of exercise, you can split it up into three 10-minute walks throughout the day. 2) Eat your fats: Certain fats are good for your heart. These fats include olive oil, avocado, nuts and oilseedS. In addition, try having at least two servings a week of fatty coldwater fish like salmon, halibut and tuna, which are rich in omega 3 fatty acids. Omega 3s may decrease triglyceride levels, slow the rate of atherosclerotic plaque and lower blood pressure. 3) Take charge of stress: Stress may affect your hea

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December 23, 2017

Eating at Christmas is part of the fun, and there’s no need to completely miss out on certain foods. But a healthy diet is important for managing diabetes, so if you have the condition then you can always consider having healthy versions of classic Christmas dishes. Keeping discipline to control sugar levels and portions can be particularly difficult. So for those of us for who willpower doesn’t come too easily, here are our tips for enjoying sensible eating at Christmas. Commit yourself to a food plan

  • It’s very easy to get carried away by what’s on the table.
  • To reduce the chance of this happening plan how much you intend to eat and make a point of sticking to it.
  • If you’re not cooking, find out what will be served in advance.
  • It’s best to make this plan at a time when you’re not hungry as hunger can distort your judgement.

Avoid feeling hungry for too long

  • One way to avoid being ravenous is to break the delay. Protein and/or non-starchy vegetable based pre-meal snacks are a good choice as they

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November 13, 2017

Every year world diabetes day is celebrated on 14th of November. This year Wellness Diabetes Speciality Clinic is dedicating World Diabetes Day to children suffering from Type 1 Diabetes, as they are future of our nation. Young people with Type 1 diabetes need to inject insulin or get insulin delivered by a pump on a daily basis in order to survive. Each day is a balancing act between the amount of food eaten, exercise taken and insulin injected to maintain a safe blood glucose level. This can be difficult for children, young people and their families to manage which is why support from us is so important. Some guidelines are:

  1. Taking insulin and medications as suggested by diabetologist
  2. Keeping child physically active and hence maintaining healthy weight.
  3. Frequent blood sugar monitoring
  4. Watching out the food intake.

Here is an intresting recipe which will surely liked by the child. JOWAR PITA POCKETS Open up an exciting new experience of healthy and tasty dining for your children, with this sumptuous Falafels in jowar pockets. Jowar contains zinc that is a great immune booster, folic acid

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August 18, 2017

Paryushan is an important Jain festival celebrated in the month of August or September. Paryushan means “abiding, coming together”. The duration of Paryusan is for eight days for Swetambar jains and ten days for jains belonging to the Digambara sect. During Paryushan, Jains observe a fast. The span of the fast can last from a day to 30 days or even more. Jainism discourages fasting in diabetics, pregnant women, other patients taking medications. Before any fasting, consulting a doctor is recommended as fasting can interfere with health in aforementioned cases.   WHO CAN FAST SAFELY DURING PARYUSHAN?

  • Whose sugar levels are normal can fast during Paryushan.
  • Those who are on insulin should consult your doctor and make necessary insulin dose adjustments.
  • Type 2 diabetics can fast safely if their HBA1C is normal i.e. less then 6.5%.
    • Whose blood sugars are more then 250- 300mg/dl are not advised to fast and are advised to visit doctor to make necessary changes in the medication and diet.

    SHOULD BREAK THE FAST IF-

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July 22, 2017

The Shravan or Sawan month in the Hindu calendar is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Mondays that fall during the Shravan month are considered very auspicious. People who follow Shravan month have their own belief to observe the fast. Some fast for long life, happy married life or happiness of their children. It is believed that fasting during Sawan and worshipping Lord Shiva helps with wealth, luxury and increase in generation. During Shravan month, a pure vegetarian diet is followed. Hence daily protein requirement may not be fulfilled and therefore a diet plan which meets your protein requirement from vegetarian sources has to be followed. During the fast, people usually have potatoes, sago, fried banana chips which are high in starch and not recommended for diabetics.

Hence one should take care of the following things:

  • Instead of sago have rajgeera, samo or mordhan; and instead of potato one can have sweet potato or ratalu, raw banana.
  • Have more of green veggies, green leafy veggies which are high in fiber and beneficial for diabetics.
  • One can have 1-2 fruits/day

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April 23, 2017

The main objective of any diabetes diet is to keep blood glucose levels under control. Carbohydrates – which are primarily found in fruits, vegetables, grain products made with added sugars – have a far greater influence on blood glucose than either protein or fat. Eating the same, limited amount of carbohydrates at regular intervals each day helps diabetics maintain normal blood sugar levels.

Mango is no longer a bad fruit for Diabetics.

Apart from abundant availability, great taste and seasonal wholesomeness, mango:

  • Is an excellent source of vitamin A, C, potassium, copper, magnesium, probiotic fibre and tons of antioxidants.
  •  works wonders in satiating those sugar cravings.
  • Promotes skin and eye health
  • Alkalises the body, aids digestion and helps lose weight
  • Cures anaemia in women
  • Boosts memory and strengthens immunity
  • Keeps heart healthy and purifies blood
  • Helps fight cancer

Enjoy your mango with following dietary guidelines:

  • If eaten twice a week in limited portions (half cup serving of chopped fruit or half medium sized mango) along with protein rich foods such as handful roasted chanas or 3-4 almonds and 2 walnuts it will do more good than harm.
  • Stay away from proc
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