Holi, the festival of colors, is celebrated and enjoyed by almost each and everyone. No one can imagine Holi bash without sweets and other delicious dishes. It becomes little difficult for diabetics to follow a healthy diet and exercise regime. So here are some DO’S & DONT’S to enjoy Holi guit free.

1.DO:

Limit your portions and choose wisely (after all, moderation is key). Also, cut back on other carbs during your meal to leave some room for dessert. 

DONT:

Overdo it. It’s true, desserts are not off-limits for diabetics anymore, but it’s best to save them for special occasions and not indulge all that often.

2.DO:

Follow the routine of eating small and frequent meals to keep your blood sugar levels in control.

DONT:

Use full fat milk or ghee if you’re preparing sweets at home. Also, replace sugar with natural sweeteners such as anjir, dates and sugar free.

3.DO:

Reach out for nuts such as w

MahaShivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva. All through India, people fast on the day of Mahashivratri. The practice of fasting is done to detoxify the body. Fasts are not meant to create undue hardship or create a life-threatening situation. All religions discourage people who are sick, pregnant, nursing a baby from fasting. Patients with diabetes fall under this category.

Important tips to control your sugar levels during Mahashivratri are:

1.Keep yourself Hydrated:

• Drink atleast 10-12 glasses of water a day.
• Include buttermilk, lime water (without sugar), milkshake (without cream and sugar), plain milk.
  

  2.Avoid Heavy or Strenuous activity:

• Do not engage in heavy workouts, as your sugar levels might just get too low while fasting
• Instead walk for 20-25minutes, or do cycling.
  

  3.Eat Fresh Fruits:

• Eating fruits will provide the essential nutrients and vitamins that are required by the body.
• You can include fruits during fasting asrecommended by your Dietitian.
  

  4.Do not h

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D – Diet I – Involvement in the treatment plan A – Adopt healthy lifestyle B – Being active E – Early detection T – Taking medication E – Education about diabetes S – Supervising blood sugar levels Besides the air ringing with the tunes of national anthem and other patriotic songs, and tricolours fluttering on the premises of government offices, people’s rooftops and vehicles, the other most common sight on every Independence Day is to celebrate it with sweets.   Enjoy this awesome sweet recipe on the occasion of Independence Day .

TIRANGA HALVA CAKE

BOTTLE GOURD (DUDHI): Bottle gourd is rich in dietary fibre, both, soluble and insoluble. It is also rich in vitamin B and C, and he

Shravan month is considered highly auspicious for praying to Lord Shiva. It is believed that worshiping Lord Shiva during Shawan is considered more powerful than worshiping during normal days. In Shravan month, a strict vegetarian diet is followed. It is difficult to make the diet balanced during Shravan vrat hence feel low on energy during the afternoon or office hours. But the truth is, one can plan their diet efficiently to keep them going throughout the day. It is observed that during fast Hindus eat starchy foods such as potatoes, sago, banana, fried potato or banana chips which can raise the blood sugars immediately

Here are 5 Keys to keep your blood sugars under control and maintain a healthy eating during the Shravan Month:

1.Eat Complex Carbohydrates:

• Instead of sago or potato, Choose samo or varicha tandul and rajgeera theplas are healthful alternatives for those with diabetes mellitus

 2.Eat fiber with meals:

• More of fruits and vegetables will help you to eat small meals whic

Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection, prayer and blessings. Fasting can be a challenge for anyone; it can be especially difficult for someone with diabetes. Fasting in Ramadan has many spiritual and health benefits. For some people with diabetes, fasting can be dangerous or can cause problems to health. Choosing to fast is a personal decision that you should make with advice from your diabetes team. The Quran states that there are groups of people who are exempted from fasting especially if it puts their health at risk. This includes children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, the elderly and anyone who might make themselves ill by fasting. This also includes those who often have very high or very low blood glucose levels.

Healthy tips for Safe Ramadan:

Remember to eat sensibly and healthily all year round but also in Ramadan. Overeating and consumption of carbohydrate foods in large quantities will not only make you put on weight but will also lead to big increases and imbalances in your blood sugar levels.

• Keep portion sizes in moderation
• You must eat a healthy meal at Suhoor just before sunrise, as this will help to keep your glucose levels more balanced through the fast
• At Suhoor and Iftar, eat complex carbohydrates as these release energy slowly, which are better for blood

Every year Wellness hosts many different events ranging from seminars for “Diabetes Management Awareness” to “Diabetes Detection Camps” that are created by the community. Each event is unique and crucial and assists in building awareness. This ultimately will help us to educate and spread awareness about diabetes. This time, we organized a Diabetes Awareness Camp with KYGB (Kutchi Youth Group of Bhandup) at Bhandup.

On this special day, celebrate life. Take a break from your busy schedule. Let your hair down, have fun and do what your heart says. Cuz today is your day. Have a great Women’s Day! International Women’s Day is the time to reflect on the impact of diabetes on women. In India, more than 65.1 million people are with the diabetes and approximately half of these people are women and it is a leading cause of death. Diabetes Mellitus impacts overall health of the women because women lead such a busy life with erratic schedule, may find it hard to keep up a regular exercise schedule, they often skip their meals and neglect their health needs.

HOW DIABETES AFFECTS WOMEN

Matters of the heart: The genetic make-up of women makes them less likely to suffer heart attacks compared to their male counterparts. However, diabetes strips women of this advantage, making them more susceptible to an attack than men with the disease. In addition, the attacks are also more fatal. Further, while premenopausal women are generally considered less likely to suffer from a heart attack, this advantage too is nullified in young women suffering from diabetes. Between the sheets: Although the effects of diabetes on the sexual health of men are fairly well-known, diabetic women’s sexual performance is a topic less discussed. High sugar levels in women

Valentine’s Day is especially difficult, since it’s become closely associated with chocolate gifts, candies and sweets which are full of potential pitfalls for a person who’s trying to control his blood glucose. Fortunately, there are different ways to handle the day besides denying any celebration or overindulging in sweets. This valentine day here are some tips to give a gift of health to you or someone you love on Valentine’s Day and all year long. Show your Valentine that you care by being aware of your diabetes related complications and make sure you know about the diabetic healthy recipes or foods and practicing healthy habits to help ensure you’re together into your twilight years.

Substitution of the food:

There are different options which can help to maintain your blood sugars without disturbing the levels. If you have cravings for sweet and you cannot control yourself from refraining chocolates or sweets, you can check out for the nutritional content of the food and incorporate healthy foods in your meal in small quantities by replacing it with other carbohydrate or fat containing foods. You

It’s a new year and a great time to start fresh! Managing diabetes means making healthy food choices, staying at a healthy weight, being active and working every day to keep your blood glucose, cholesterol and blood pressure under control and taking your medications as prescribed. But even if you know what to do to improve your health and manage your diabetes, figuring out how to do it and fitting it into your daily routine can be a big challenge. The start of a new year is the perfect time to think about the lifestyle changes you want to make to be healthier. Making changes in how you care for your health is a matter of trying and learning. It’s about making a plan and taking small but important steps to help you reach your New Year Goals:

• Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels daily before or after meals
• Take diabetes-related medications
• Consult your Diabetologist at least once in a three month
• Check your blood cholesterol, blood pressure and HbA1C which provides an average of your blood sugar control over the past 3 months along with blood sugar monitoring to make adjustments in diabetes medicines
• Get renal function test, Micro albumin test and eye test each year
• See your dentist twice a year
• Get your foot examination done once a year as diabetics are more likely to have peripheral neuropathy (numbness in feet

During Christmas, eating more sweets could result in higher blood glucose levels as well as there can be chance of gaining extra weight. A best thing to remember during the festive season is to check your blood sugar levels. If your blood glucose levels are normal or more than normal, so plan how you are going to manage your diet in advance, relax and enjoy delicious food over the festive season. If you eating out and you are having diabetes, it can be hard to fully relax because you might be worrying about the changes to the food you are going to eat at the special occasion. If someone else is in charge of the menu- at a restaurant or in someone else’s home- You might feel more worried, particularly there can be more chances to indulge than usual over the festive period. But like rest of the year, eating with diabetes is a matter of balance. Enjoy Yourself at Christmas:

• Balance your eating, reading and relaxing time with a good walk or other activity to utilize your blood glucose
• Stick to your usual routine diabetic diet plan as much as possible
• If you eating out try not to arrive hungry or you are likely to overeat. Keep your regular meal pattern and have a small filling snack just before you head out such as a piece of fruit
• Choose a restaurant or cafe that serves a good variety of healthy options
• Start your meal with some appetiz