Natural Sugar Control

Sesame seeds, deeply ingrained in Indian culture and cuisine, bestow a myriad of health benefits and hold promising potential for aiding in diabetes management. Let's explore several avenues through which sesame could enhance the management of diabetes. A recent meta-analysis (2023) showed a promising effect of sesame seed consumption on glycemic control through reducing fasting blood sugar and HbA1c percentage, to confirm the impact of sesame consumption on insulin levels...

Heart disease and diabetes often go hand in hand, sharing a complex and interdependent relationship. The presence of diabetes increases the risk of developing heart disease and upon onset, it accelerates the progression of heart disease and increase the severity of its complications. Given the significantly increased risk, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among people with diabetes. What are the chances...

Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, radish, turnips, broccoli, Knol Khol etc, are everyday vegetables used in Indian cooking but most of us are unaware of the fact that they are a great vegetable source for better diabetes management. Let’s find out about the nutritional and diabetes friendly qualities of cruciferous vegetables. What qualities of crucifers help in better diabetes management? Cruciferous vegetables have...

Most of us are not aware of how our sleep cycle, amount and quality affect our health not only physical but mental health too. Recent research points out that sleep can also be one of the factors leading to diabetes. Let’s find out how circadian rhythm affects blood sugar management and other health concerns in diabetes. Emerging evidence reveals that qualitative and/or quantitative disruptions...

    Flax seed known as Alsi (Hindi) is one of oldest cultivated seeds consumed for various health benefits.  Research has confirmed that it is a functional food due to its nutraceutical value. It is well-known for weight loss, but does it alleviate diabetes? Let’s find out. Why is Flaxseed considered a functional food? Flax seed is considered as functional food owing to the presence...

  What are millets? Millets are a group of cereal grains that belong to the grass (Poaceae) family. It’s widely grown and consumed in developing countries throughout Africa and Asia and a few other developed nations. Sorghum (Jowar), Pearl Millet (Bajra), Finger Millet (Ragi/Mandua) are major millets. Minor Millets include Foxtail Millet (Kangani/Kakun), Proso Millet (Cheena), Kodo Millet (Kodo), Barnyard Millet (Sawa/Sanwa/ Jhangora), Little Millet (Kutki)...

Always it is challenging for diabetics to choose the right staple or carbohydrate option to avoid blood sugar spikes. One simple way to bring down the glycemic index of carbohydrate is to add a protein source to it. Combining protein with high glycemic index (GI) carbohydrates can lower the overall GI of the meal, reducing the impact on blood sugar levels. Let’s learn more...

In diabetics, after eating, blood sugar levels rise more quickly and to higher levels than in people without diabetes. This is called Post-Meal Spike. This is because the body struggles to effectively regulate the influx of glucose from the digestion of carbohydrates. While blood sugar levels start to decrease after a meal in normal individuals, it might take longer to return to baseline in...

    Both diabetes and hypertension share common risk factors, such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, and genetics. These factors can contribute to the development of both conditions. Hypertension Symptoms Most people with high blood pressure have no signs or symptoms, even if blood pressure readings reach dangerously high levels. When symptoms do occur, they can include early morning headaches, nosebleeds, irregular heart...

  Over time, high blood glucose levels can damage the nerves that carry the sensation known as "diabetic neuropathy." Because people with neuropathy may lose their ability to sense pain, they are at increased risk for foot injuries; even a minor injury can become serious quickly if it goes unnoticed. Nerve damage can also weaken certain foot muscles and contribute to foot deformities. If...