Diabetes has been around for a very long time. It was first diagnosed in India around 400 – 500 AD and the name was first coined together as Diabetes Mellitus by Thomas Willis in the 1600s. Though times have changed and diabetes has become easier to manage, a disease as old as diabetes has picked […]
Diabetes is not only scary for the person diagnosed with it but also for those near and dear to the person with diabetes. Sometimes it can be really difficult if your loved one has diabetes because you don’t know how to show them love and support without hovering over them. We have a few tips […]
Different shoes are useful for different purposes. If you are a professional athlete or if you are someone who takes your physical agility very seriously, you must invest on shoes that are specific to the kind of sport you indulge in. Also, if you have specific foot problems (like ankle problems or flat feet), it […]
Every year, there is an increase in type 1 by 1.8% and type 2 diabetes by 4.8%. This means that more people are being affected by diabetes every year and diabetes in children is not unheard of. Earlier, it was believed that children only get Type 1 diabetes, but recently there is an increase in […]
Food labels can be misleading. For instance, something that is said to be ‘healthy’ may be loaded with artificial colours, flavours, trans fats and sugars. Diabetics and athletes look out for healthy options. While diabetics do it to control their raging blood sugar, sports men and women do it to improve their performance. Either ways, […]
