Role of Dietician in Diabetes Reversal Dietician guidance for type 2 diabetes Diabetes, as we all know by now, is a lifestyle disorder. The real disorder however is not diabetes but insulin resistance. This is the root cause of diabetes, and it is a result of an unhealthy lifestyle, viz. lack of sufficient physical activity combined with bad diet… Read More
Busting Diabetes Myths with Mandira Bedi & Dr. Pramod Tripathi It is ironic that despite India’s status as the birthplace of yoga and a land where vegetarianism is a way of life, we are so heavily burdened with diabetes as to have earned the sobriquet of Diabetes Capital of the World and the numbers are only increasing. Worse, most… Read More
How often should you change a lancet? Losing track of when you last changed your lancet? You’re not alone. Read on to find out how often you need to change your lancet, and why. What the manufacturers say Lancet manufacturers recommend changing the lancet with each use. You’re probably thinking: of course, that’s what they will say becaus… Read More
What is Continuous Glucose Monitor? Glucose Meters play a key role in helping diabetics keep track of their blood sugar levels (BSL), but they may not be practical when patients need to keep a closer eye on their readings. Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) fulfill this need seamlessly, taking readings every 10 to 15 minutes. CGMs use tiny … Read More
Diabetes and Technology Role of Information Technology in Healthcare Technology has always played a major role in health care. It has allowed doctors to make massive strides in investigations and execution of complex operations and non- or minimally invasive procedures. Now, Information Technology combined with cloud computing is enabling millio… Read More