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Month: October 2024

How South Indians’ Food Habits Affect Diabetes

Diet is a cornerstone in managing and preventing diabetes, especially for those with genetic predispositions. Among South Indians, traditional food habits impact blood sugar levels, which can affect overall health and lead to complications related to diabetic foot care and diabetes and foot care. While South Indian cuisine offers nutritional value, it is often high […]

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How to Protect Your Kids from Diabetes

Diabetes is becoming a common concern for many families. It’s not just adults who are at risk; children can also develop diabetes. Understanding how to protect kids from this disease is crucial for every parent. Taking simple steps, starting with visiting a diabetes doctor, can make a huge difference in their health. Kids and Diabetes: […]

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Managing Diabetes Through Lifestyle Changes

Millions of people worldwide have diabetes, a long-term illness. Understanding diabetes is essential to manage it effectively. It happens in a body when the person cannot control blood sugar levels because of insulin resistance (Type 2) or the lack of proper insulin production (Type 1). Keeping diabetes and foot care in line is about making […]

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Do All Diabetes Patients End Up with Amputation?

If you are living with diabetes, you have probably heard the frightening statement: “Every diabetic eventually loses a leg.” The truth is, this is more myth than fact. While diabetes can increase the risk of foot complications, amputation is not inevitable. With proper care, awareness, and prevention, most people with diabetes never face limb loss. […]

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Pregnancy and Diabetes: Understanding the Risks and How to Stay Healthy

Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, but for some women, it can come with additional challenges like diabetes. Managing diabetes during pregnancy requires extra care to make sure the health of both the mother and the yet to born baby. Understanding the causes, complications, visiting a diabetologist doctor regularly and taking preventive measures can help you […]

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Escape From Diabetic Foot Problems with the Right Footwear

Diabetes is a condition that affects various parts of the body, and one of the most common complications is foot problems. Diabetes increases the risk of foot problems because it damages nerves, slows the healing process, and impairs blood circulation. Foot problems can range from simple discomfort to more severe complications such as infections, ulcers, […]

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