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Lose Belly Fat and Pear-Shaped Body Type to Cut Risks of Diabetes

February 16, 2017 Srijitaand, belly, body, Cut, Diabetes, fat, lose, of, Pear-Shaped, risks, to, type

One of every five men and women in India is obese or overweight. While a few prefer to work out on extra body fat to develop a nice physique, medical surgery for weight loss is also a feasible option for some. Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric surgery, is used to treat people who are dangerously obese. Although surgical removing of fat is an unconventional way of becoming fit yet a bariatric surgery has become a choice for the lazier half. Leaving the fact that it is for people who…

Prevent Gaining Weight to Avoid Diabetes, Say Experts

February 7, 2017 SrijitaAvoid, Diabetes, Experts, Gaining, Prevent, Say, to, Weight

According to the World Health Organisation, “diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar”. Type 2 diabetes is the most common and widespread form of diabetes in the world wherein the body is unable to utilize insulin properly. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of deaths all across the world. Traditionally the disease was limited to adults but is now crawling…

10 Tips on How to Control Diabetes

January 31, 2017 Srijita10', Control, Diabetes, How, On, Tips:, to

One of the major diseases affecting millions and millions of people in the country, diabetes is deadly. It is a condition when the hormone called insulin that is produced by the pancreas is unable to break down glucose into energy, and as such, the blood sugar level increases in the body. It is a life-long illness and those suffering from it have to be on medication and watch their diet strictly. One’s diet plays a major role in keeping a control on the blood sugar level, which can fluctuate tremendously…

How to Prevent Diabetes Risk: High-Altitude Living Could Be the Answer

January 31, 2017 SrijitaAnswer, be, Could, Diabetes, High-Altitude, How, living, Prevent, Risk, The, to

Diabetes is a harsh reality in today’s time with more and more young people falling prey to it. But the kind of lifestyles we lead, you can’t really blame anyone else but yourself. All those fried snacks, binging on junk food and colas, weekend drinking sprees, over working, reducing sleep time, no physical activity… all these habits are sure to have consequences on your health in some point of time, if not now. How we live at present is what will contribute to our well-being in the days to come.…

How to Snack in the Right Way if You Have Type 2 Diabetes

January 30, 2017 Srijita2, Diabetes, Have, How, if, In, Right?, Snack, The, to, type, Way, You

If you have type 2 diabetes, you don’t need to include snacks in your daily diet, unless you’re on a type of medication, such as insulin or sulfonylureas, that can cause hypoglycemia. However, snacks—if they are healthy and part of the meal plan developed by your diabetes educator or dietitian—can help prevent blood glucose peaks and valleys, as well as overeating at mealtime.The trick is knowing which foods make a “good” snack, the right portion size, and how often you should eat between meals.Calculate snack carbohydrates and calories A good…

5 Healthy Snacks for People With (or Without!) Diabetes

January 30, 2017 Srijita5%;, Diabetes, for, Healthy, or, People, Snacks, With, Without

Yes, you can snack if you have diabetes When your stomach starts to rumble, you need a snack that can curb your hunger without blowing your blood sugar. Just like meals, snacks should be a combination of fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Aim for one that consists of 15 to 30 grams of carbohydrates and 100 to 200 calories (depending on your meal plan and medication). Here are five that typically get a seal of approval from diabetes educators and nutritionists. Whole-grain crackers, grapes, and cottage cheese Nutrient-rich whole grains like…