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Healthy recipe for diabetics: Chana dal pancake
It has been recently discovered that split Bengal gram (chana dal), because of its low glycemic index, is a very beneficial pulse for diabetics as it helps in the utilization of sugar effectively...
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International Diabetes Federation President Jean Claude Mbanya said that development without any focus on health is the reason for the increasing burden of lifestyle diseases like diabetes. In an...
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Healthy recipe for diabetics: Jamun smoothie
Diabetes-friendly jamun (black plum) blends with low fat curds to make a delectable smoothie. Jambolene, the enzyme found in jamun, helps to utilize the glucose in the body thereby inhibiting the...
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Healthy recipe for diabetics: Nutritious burger
Can’t imagine healthy burgers? Try this brown bread-soya cutlet combination with low calorie Thousand Island dressing. The chemical content in soya helps control diabetes and prevents nerve damage....
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Living with diabetes
November 14 is World Diabetes Day. According to the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, in India, the number of diabetics rose from 50.8 million in 2010 to 62.4 million in 2011. So millions of Indians...
View ArticleType 2 diabetes linked to the brain?
Type 2 diabetes, a lifelong chronic disease, has a neural connection with the human body, according to a study conducted by genomic scientist and clinical partners, an official said Monday. The Indian...
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World Diabetes Day: Why it is more dangerous than you think!
November 14 is World Diabetes Day. One in every five urban adult Indians now suffer from diabetes and/or hypertension according to a recent study (Screening India’s Twin Epidemic*). Diabetes is a...
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Can genetics help assess your diabetes risk?
A 2006 research study in New England Journal of Medicine had two interesting observations. One, a variation of the TCF7L2 gene is linked to prediabetes (blood sugar is high but below diabetes range)...
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The basics of a healthy diabetic diet
There’s a common misconception that avoiding sugar and other sweets is all enough for diabetics. That’s grossly inaccurate. The disease can be controlled by simply following a proper diet, taking your...
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Have you noticed these diabetes symptoms?
Now coined the ‘diabetes capital of the world’ India has 40 million or four crore people currently suffering from the disease. According to estimates, by 2025, one in every five Indians will be a...
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Healthy recipe for diabetics: Karela kadhi
Though unpleasantly bitter, karela (bitter gourd) tops the list of diabetes-friendly foods. It contains ‘gurmarin‘, a polypeptide that works like insulin in our body and helps to regulate blood sugar...
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Healthy recipe for diabetics: Chinese fried rice
Rice is the cereal that diabetics are advised to avoid. Add plenty of vegetables to the rice dish and use minimal oil for a simple and guilt free way to include rice in your diet! Adding vegetables not...
View ArticleWorld Diabetes Day 2014: Exercise tips for diabetics
Exercise acts like a multi-intent drug that can work off several problems like obesity, hypertension and high cholesterol associated with diabetes. Therefore, just like any other prescribed medicine,...
View ArticleWorld Diabetes Day: Diet plan for prediabetics
The incidence of diabetes is projected to rise by 50% by 2025. While this statistic is alarming, the main factors that contribute to this rapid increase are sedentary lifestyle, poor eating habits and...
View ArticleHealthy recipe for diabetics: Oats upma
A bowl of freshly cooked oats upma can be one of the healthiest options for breakfast. Oats is rich in dietary fibre while the vegetables are rich sources of vitamins and minerals. The spices added to...
View ArticleHealthy recipe for diabetics: Oats uttapa
If you are worried about cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease or any other chronic disease then including oats in your diet can be the best bet. The otas uttapa is nutritious and healthy dosa-like dish...
View ArticleHealthy recipe for diabetics: Walnut chutney
Walnut chutney is a delicious combination of walnuts with raisins. Walnuts are very nutrient-dense and provide essential vitamins, minerals and protein. Raisins are rich in carbs and are great energy...
View ArticleHealthy recipe for diabetics: Barley (jau) paratha
The barley paratha is a very delicious, nutritious and wholesome recipe with the essence of olive oil. The fibre in barley can help improve digestion and also reduce the risk of colon cancer. The...
View ArticleHealthy recipe for diabetics: Mung dal idli
Fond of the South Indian delicacy idli? Try mung dal idli which is extremely healthy and tastes very well. Mung beans are low in calories which make them a welcome addition to calorie-controlled diets....
View ArticleCould suppressed emotions be the root cause for diabetes?
We all often think that diabetes is a condition that is brought about by the rise of blood sugar levels in our body. But did you know that your emotions play a large role in mitigating the start and...
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