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Infertility: 11 foods that can improve your fertility and not raise blood sugar

Maintaining stable blood sugar levels is crucial for overall health and fertility. In an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Dr Priyanka Dilip Kumar, Senior Consultant - Reproductive Medicine and High-Risk Obstetrician, highlighted 12 foods that are low on the glycemic index, meaning they do not cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels, while providing essential nutrients that improve fertility - 
Published on Jan 15, 2024 07:00 am IST

6 ways to lead healthier lives and effectively manage diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that affects millions of people worldwide hence, it is important to educate, inform and inspire individuals and communities to take action against it, focus on its prevention and management and support those living with the condition. Asserting the importance of diabetes awareness in an interview with Zarafshan Shiraz of HT Lifestyle, Dr Manish Pendse, Senior Consultant Physician and Diabetologist at Medicover Hospitals in Navi Mumbai, suggested 4 ways on how we can empower ourselves and others to lead healthier lives and effectively manage diabetes -  
Published on Nov 24, 2023 07:00 am IST

Diabetes: 6 superfoods to keep blood sugar levels in check

Diabetes can be best managed by incorporating low GI foods that get absorbed in the body slowly and thus do not lead to increase in blood glucose levels. Also, certain foods have tendency to naturally control blood sugar levels. Here is a list of diabetes-friendly foods that you should incorporate into your diet as suggested by nutritionist Lovneet Batra.
Published on Jun 29, 2023 04:58 pm IST

Many benefits of eating figs everyday

Fig helps in fighting several chronic illnesses. This is one of the fruits which are consumed for their ability to fight diseases.
Updated on Dec 06, 2022 10:01 am IST

Things to do to avoid accidents during workouts: Rujuta Diwekar shares tips

Accidents can happen during workouts. While it is important to perform a fitness routine on a daily basis, it is also important to follow a few basic rules in order to avoid accidents during the session. When we do not give adequate rest to the muscles and the joints, they get more prone to accidents, which can prove to be fatal. Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shared a few tips on the things that should be done in order to avoid accidents during the process.
Updated on Dec 02, 2022 11:41 am IST

Food items that are probably giving you a headache: Nutritionist explains

Sometimes we endure chronic headaches. We often think that it happens due to stress or other genetic propositions. However, sometimes the reason of our headache might be hiding within our diet. Explaining this, Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee wrote, “Many people endure headaches consistently, never expecting that the trigger could be something in their diet. Of course, if you have frequent headaches, a lot of it could depend upon your genetic predisposition. The more genetically prone you are, the more likely certain foods act to precipitate the headaches.” She further noted down a list of food items that can cause headache.
Updated on Nov 21, 2022 04:16 pm IST

Food items with anti-ageing benefits: Expert shares tips

Ageing is inevitable, however, with the right kind of diet and lifestyle, it can be slowed down. With ageing, out body starts to get prone to more chronic illnesses. But when we include more natural substances in the diet, we can keep the body healthy and safe. Addressing this, Nutritionist Anjali Mukerjee wrote, “Ageing is inevitable. And with the addition of our erratic and stressful lifestyle coupled with environmental factors, premature ageing is becoming increasingly common.”
Updated on Nov 20, 2022 12:04 pm IST

Ways to prevent prediabetes from escalating to Type-2 diabetes

Prediabetes is a condition where the blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be declared type 2 diabetes. It puts you at a higher risk of developing not just type 2 diabetes but also heart disease and stroke. The two best ways to control it are by eating healthy and staying active. Even though it is a cause of concern, you should be celebrating it isn't diabetes. Here are a few ways to prevent prediabetes from escalating.
Published on Aug 26, 2022 05:16 pm IST

Tips for Type II Diabetic patients: Nutritionist suggests

Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition which affects the way the body processes sugar. It either helps in stopping the adequate production of insulin, or it resists insulin. Hence, symptoms such as thirst, frequent urination, hunger and fatigue may start to show. In some cases, Type 2 Diabetes can be the reason of blurred vision as well.
Published on Aug 21, 2022 05:17 pm IST

Diabetes: 5 easy health tips to reduce blood sugar levels to nondiabetic level

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic health diseases in India and what makes it worse is the list of complications that it causes like eye problems, kidney disease, nerve damage, heart disease, etc. With around 400 million people affected by this disease worldwide, managing and spreading awareness about it is very crucial. Explaining in simple words, insulin released by the pancreas helps in regulating blood sugar levels in the body and in the condition of diabetes, either enough insulin is not released or the body is not able to make enough usage of insulin. This leads to increased levels of blood sugar, which further leads to serious health problems. There is no specific treatment for diabetes but rather a range of lifestyle changes that need to be incorporated into daily life. Along with these lifestyle changes, sustainable prevention plans need to be in place to help not just manage but even prevent diabetes. 
Updated on Jul 06, 2022 08:40 pm IST

5 diabetes-friendly fruits you must include in your diet

Not all fruits should be avoided by people with diabetes considering they are a good source of fibre, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and other essential nutrients. Here are five fruits, suggested by Nutritionist Karishma Sha in her recent Instagram post that are safe to be eaten by people with diabetes if consumed in moderation and on advice of an expert.
Published on Apr 07, 2022 03:35 pm IST