Women's Health
Gestational Diabetes: Test Numbers, What to Eat and Later Risk
How gestational diabetes is tested in the US, UK and India, the blood sugar targets, what to eat, and the…
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Diabetes
Diabetic Foot Care in Winter: How to Keep Your Feet Safe
Cold weather, dry heating and hot water bottles all raise the risk of foot injuries when you have diabetes. Here…
Diabetes
Prediabetes Signs, Test Numbers and How to Reverse It
Prediabetes rarely causes symptoms, so the blood test numbers are the real sign. Here are the US and UK cut-offs…
Diabetes
Diwali Sweets and Diabetes: A Practical Portion Guide
You can have a Diwali sweet with diabetes if you count it as part of a meal's carbs and keep…
Diabetes
HbA1c vs Fasting Blood Sugar: Which Test Tells You More?
HbA1c reflects your average blood sugar over about three months, while a fasting test is a one-morning snapshot. Here's what…
Nutrition & Diet
Noni Fruit: Benefits, Evidence and Safety Risks
Are you curious about noni fruit and whether it lives up to its health claims? Look no further than the…
Diabetes
Diabetes Explained: Types, Diagnosis, Treatment and Checks
Diabetes is diagnosed with simple blood tests and can be controlled well. Here are the types, the cut-offs for HbA1c…
Diabetes
Herbs and Spices for Diabetes: What the Evidence Really Shows
Fenugreek, cinnamon and berberine have modest effects on blood sugar in trials, while karela, gurmar and jamun have weaker evidence.…
Conditions A–Z
7 Shocking Causes of Diabetes That You’ve Never Heard Of
Diabetes is an increasingly common condition that affects millions of people around the world. While it is well-known that genetics,…