Hypertension (defined as blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg) is an extremely common co-morbid condition in diabetes, affecting approximately 20-60% of...
Basic Truths About Breakfast
“I have no appetite in the morning!”, “I want to reduce my weight…so I am skipping breakfast”, “I’m too busy!” – We see people coming up with rea...
Basic Truths About Breakfast
“I have no appetite in the morning!”, “I want to reduce my weight…so I am skipping breakfast”, “I’m too busy!” – We see people coming up with rea...
Diabetes and Depression
DIABETES AND DEPRESSION – A CRY FOR HELP “The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of hell, and a hell of heaven”. John Mi...
Diabetes and Depression
DIABETES AND DEPRESSION – A CRY FOR HELP “The mind is its own place, and in itself, can make heaven of hell, and a hell of heaven”. John Mi...
Acceptance of Diabetes
The three words, “You have diabetes”, usually have a profound effect on the individual, young or old, but especially the former. People tend to g...
Acceptance of Diabetes
The three words, “You have diabetes”, usually have a profound effect on the individual, young or old, but especially the former. People tend to g...
Smoking and Diabetes
Smoking as an addiction: Smoking is not just a habit; it is an addiction. Nicotine, a natural product of tobacco, is a stimulating drug that ente...
Alcohol and Diabetes
Mark Twain, the famous American author and humourist, is supposed to have said, “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know beca...
Atherosclerosis and Diabetes
What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries in which a fatty/wax-like substance (plaque) is deposited on the inside of ...