Ashwagandha also known as Indian Ginseng or winter cherry, is a magical herb which has baffled modern science with its abundance of benefits. Scientifically known as Withania Somnifera, it is a treasure of goodness. Ashwagandha is Sanskrit name which translates to smell of a horse. It is named so because of the odor released from … Read More “Benefits of Ashwagandha” »
Category: Diabetes
Is a ketogenic diet safe for people who have received a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes? The food recommended for people with high blood sugar encourages weight loss: a ketogenic diet has high amounts of fat and is low in carbs, so it is mystifying how such a high-fat diet is an option for alleviating … Read More “Type 2 Diabetes – Does A Keto Diet Help Lower Blood Sugar Levels?” »
If you have diabetes, it is important to monitor your glucose levels regularly. A glucometer makes this process easy to do. These are portable devices that use a small sample of blood to tell you what your blood sugar levels are at that specific time. Since glucose meters test in real time, this helps you … Read More “Glucometer-Regular Blood Sugar Testing” »
Your chances of developing Type 2 Diabetes soar when you carry extra weight around your stomach. The question is how much weight around our middle is “extra” and is it possible to lose inches from our waist? Many people with prediabetes or Type 2 diabetes feel they are not able to lose the weight they … Read More “Type 2 Diabetes – The Risk for Diabetes Increases With Extra Inches Around Your Waist” »
Gestational diabetes which is also known as pregnancy-related diabetes carries risks for both mother and child. The sooner the disease is diagnosed, the sooner it can be treated. At present, the condition is diagnosed between the 24th and 28th weeks of pregnancy with the use of the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT). Investigators at Peking … Read More “Type 2 Diabetes – Fasting Blood Sugar Helps to Diagnose Gestational Diabetes Early in the Pregnancy” »
When you are diagnosed with diabetes, the first bit of advice you get from your doctor is: lose weight. Fact is… most diabetics carry too much belly fat. You have two kinds of fat around your waist… subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. Subcutaneous fat is fat that is located under the skin. It is visible … Read More “How to Lose the Killer Fat Around Your Tummy” »