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

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-

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

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

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

Lets Dia-Beat-This With

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.