Too Many Carbs, Too Little Protein: What The ICMR Study Says About India’s Eating Habits

Too Many Carbs, Too Little Protein: What The ICMR Study Says About India’s Eating Habits

Our plates might be comforting and familiar, but a new study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) suggests they could also be silently contributing to India’s growing health crisis. The nationwide research, published in Nature Medicine, has found that the average Indian diet is heavily tilted towards carbohydrates, accounting for a staggering 62%…

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From Sugar Levels to Sight: How Annual Diabetic Retinal Screening Can Prevent Blindness

From Sugar Levels to Sight: How Annual Diabetic Retinal Screening Can Prevent Blindness

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide, often silently impacting vital organs over time. One of the most serious yet preventable complications of diabetes is diabetic retinopathy, a condition that affects the eyes and can lead to partial or complete vision loss if left unchecked. Annual retinal screening is essential for diabetics to…

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Type 2 Diabetes: Why Indians Are At Bigger Risk And How Abdominal Obesity And Sedentary Behaviour Have Direct Impact

Type 2 Diabetes: Why Indians Are At Bigger Risk And How Abdominal Obesity And Sedentary Behaviour Have Direct Impact

Abdominal obesity coupled with greater sedentary behaviour is a driving factor for an early and more aggressive risk of diabetes among South Asians, including Indians, revealed a study on Tuesday. The study, published in the BMJ, explored the characteristics of type 2 diabetes in South Asians who tend to develop the condition at a younger…

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Can Blood Sugar Be Affecting Your Brain? Heres How You Can Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels

Can Blood Sugar Be Affecting Your Brain? Heres How You Can Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels

The blood sugar level or glycemia is the measure of glucose concentrated in the blood. The body tightly regulates blood glucose levels as a part of metabolic homeostasis. Regular testing is important for individuals with diabetes or prediabetes. Dr Anesh Jain, consultant cardiologist, at Ruby Hall Clinic, Wanowrie, Pune tells us if your blood sugar…

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