Though I’ve been living with type 2 diabetes since 2000, it’s only in the last couple of years that I’ve become hyperaware of the stigma surrounding medication use to manage type 2 diabetes.
“Drink 8 glasses of water a day” is one of those bits of wisdom that everyone knows but no one seems to know why eight is the magic number. “Eight glasses a day” is like “finish your broccoli,” advice we’ve heard from our parents since we were kids and still mostly ignore.
Maintaining five healthy habits—eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, keeping a healthy body weight, not drinking too much alcohol, and not smoking—at middle-age may increase years lived free of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Low blood pressure remedies: There’s a certain amount of salt the body needs. Eat salt with your food and avoid eating saltless meals if you have low blood pressure: Dr Gita Prakash.
High blood pressure is defined as a repeatedly elevated blood pressure in the arteries, exceeding 130/80 mmHg.
Consuming more than the recommended daily intake of white sugar has been linked to severe health issues such as reduced immunity, hampered cardiovascular systems, weight gain, diabetes and cancer.
The fiber in blueberries help to protect against intestinal inflammations, improving overall gut health. It is also rich in antioxidants, calcium, magnesium, iron etc.
When there are high sugar levels in our blood (in diabetes), the nerves get damaged over a period of time. This condition is termed as Diabetic Neuropathy.
A study including almost 150,000 participants has found that a higher intake of dairy products, particularly whole fat varieties, is linked with a lower risk of high blood pressure and diabetes.
Artificial sweeteners might be worse than sugar in the long run for some people. Consult with your healthcare professional before making any major changes to your diet.