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Role of Lifestyle Interventions on Remission of Type 2 Diabetes – RESET

Living with diabetes can feel like a never-ending battle. Many people find themselves caught in a cycle of medication, monitoring blood sugar levels, and struggling to maintain a healthy weight. But what if there was a way to break free from this cycle? Enter the RESET Programme at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre—a personalized initiative […]

Healthy Ageing and Diabetes

Ageing is a vital journey that encompasses more than just adding years to life. It is about enhancing the quality of those years through physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Healthy ageing is more than just a concept; it is a way of living that encompasses physical, mental, and cognitive well-being. It allows us to meet […]

Dr. Mohan’s on Wheels

In today’s world where convenience and accessibility are paramount, and healthcare is no exception. This is the thought behind Dr. Mohan’s on Wheels—a groundbreaking initiative that brings diabetes care to your doorsteps. We at Dr. Mohan’s understand that many individuals, especially in difficult-to-reach areas and those who live alone, struggle to receive timely medical attention. […]

World Diabetes Day 2024

Every year, November 14 is celebrated as World Diabetes Day, a significant occasion that shines a spotlight on the importance of diabetes awareness. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2024, “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,” resonates deeply with our mission. It emphasizes reducing diabetes risk and ensuring equitable access to quality care for all individuals diagnosed […]

5 Simple Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Weight and Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Excess weight and obesity not only affect how we look in the mirror but also play a significant role in our overall health. Obesity is closely linked to the development of type 2 diabetes, a chronic condition that can lead to serious complications if left unchecked. When our bodies carry excess fat, especially around the […]

Tips to Manage Diabetes During Ramadan

Managing diabetes during Ramadan is crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. It’s important to understand the significance of carefully balancing blood sugar levels while fasting. By managing diabetes effectively during this holy month, individuals can prevent complications and ensure a safe fasting experience. People with diabetes must prioritize their health by following a structured […]

Diabetes and Summer

Summer is here and the warm sun’s rays are bringing with them, endless opportunities for beach days, vacations, and outdoor adventures. But for those living with diabetes, this also means taking extra precautions to stay safe in the scorching heat. As temperatures rise and humidity fills the air, managing blood sugar levels presents a whole […]

World Diabetes Day 2023

World Diabetes Day, observed annually on November 14, stands as a pivotal occasion dedicated to shedding light on the global diabetes epidemic. Beyond merely raising awareness, the day serves as a platform to underscore the critical aspects of diabetes management, prevention, and symptom recognition. It is a rallying point for advocating a healthy lifestyle and […]

Latent Autoimmune Diabetes of Adults (LADA)

Authors: Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman & Chief Diabetologist | Ms. Umasakthy, Registered Dietitian Latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA) is a form of diabetes that typically develops in adulthood and shares characteristics with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Unlike classical type 1 diabetes, LADA progresses more slowly, with the body gradually losing its […]

2023 Awards

Times Healthcare Achievers Awards 2023 Awarded as one of the top hospitals in Tamilnadu at Times Healthcare Achievers Awards 2023   Times Health Excellence Award Awarded as the Best Diabetology Hospital Chain in the “Times Health Excellence Awards” 2023.

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Freedom from Diabetes

2022 Awards

THE WEEK HANSA RESEARCH SURVEY 2022 We have been selected as India’s No.1 Diabetes Hospital (Private Sector) for the 9th Year in a row in the survey conducted by THE WEEK Researcher of the Year Award – Dr. R M Anjana Our Managing Director, Dr. R. M. Anjana has been awarded “Researcher of the Year […]

World Diabetes Day – 2022

Every year, November 14 is celebrated as World Diabetes Day to spread awareness among people about the importance of treatment, prevention, and symptoms of diabetes. This day also emphasizes maintaining a healthy lifestyle and providing education regarding diabetes. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2022 is “Access to Diabetes Education,” supporting the larger multi-year theme […]

World Diabetes Day Special – Dessert Recipes

RAGI KOLUKATTAI INGREDIENTS: Ragi flour -100g Bengal gram dhal -25g Urad dhal -25g Red chilli -10g Oil -10ml PRE-PARATION: Dry roast coarse ragi flour in low flame for 10 minutes Fry Bengal gram dhal , urad dhal and red chilli in oil METHOD OF PREPARATION:  Mix Ragi flour with 50ml of warm water  […]

World Diabetes Day Special – Dinner Recipes

Methi Jowar Roti Ingredients : ● Jowar flour 60gms ● Fenugreek leaves 30gms ● Onion 10gms(small) ● Turmeric powder ¼ tsp ● Cumin seeds 1 tsp ● Garlic 2-3 ● Coriander leaves 1-2 tsp finely chopped ● Green chilies 1 ● Water 150ml ● Oil 2.5ml ● Salt to taste Method : ● Grind green […]

World Diabetes Day Special – Tea Time Recipes

CHICKPEA CUTLET Ingredients : Chickpeas – 50grams Potato – 50gram Carrot – 50gram Oil – 10ml Method of preparation : 1. Coarsely smash cooked chickpea 2. Cook and smash potatoes and carrot 3. Combine all ingredients and roll in to a cutlet shape 4. Heat a pan , apply oil and shallow fry the cutlets […]

World Diabetes Day Special – Lunch Recipes

TOMATO CHAPPATHI WITH PALAK PANEER TOMATO CHAPPATHI: Ingredients : Wheat Flour – 75gms Tomato – 50gms Ginger Garlic – 1 tsp Jeera – 1 tsp Salt- 1 tsp Method: Grind the tomatoes to a fine paste. Mix the paste in the wheat flour along with jeera, ginger garlic paste and salt Roll the dough and […]

World Diabetes Day Special – Mid Morning Recipes

BOTTLE GOURD SOUP INGREDIENTS Bottle gourd – 100grams Onion – 50grams Tomato – 50gram Oil – 10ml METHOD  In a pan, heat oil and sauté garlic , bottle gourd, onion and tomato along with with chilli powder, salt and pepper  Once the vegetables are cooked, add 1 cup of water and pressure cook […]

World Diabetes Day Special – Breakfast Recipes

WHEAT- VEGETABLES MOMOS Portion size : 1 No.of.Serving : 1 INGREDIENTS : Wheat flour – 75gm Carrot – 50 gm Onion – 50 gm Oil – 10 ml Cabbage – 50 gm Cauliflower – 50 gm METHOD OF PREPARATION : Knead wheat flour with water and salt and make it in to small balls Saute […]

Benefits of Breastfeeding in Mothers with Diabetes

by Ms.Uma Sakthy, Senior Executive Dietitian, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre Breastfeeding has been shown to have a number of benefits for both the mother and child. In particular, it can help to regulate blood sugar levels in mothers who have diabetes. This is because the act of breastfeeding helps to lower insulin resistance. Firstly, breastfeeding […]

Diabetes and Yoga: Powerful Combination and the benefits they provide

by Ms.Uma Sakthy, Senior Executive Dietitian, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre Our major concern for diabetes is the long-term complications that can arise when blood sugars are consistently high. Type 2 diabetes can lead to complications like retinopathy (damage to the retina in the eye), neuropathy (damaged nerves found in your hands or feet), chronic […]

You’re special and you know it – Happy Mother’s Day

By Mrs. Vidyulatha Ashok, Consultant Psychologist, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre The three words, “You have diabetes” could sound like a life sentence as it implies a lifetime of regular medication, exercise, timing and a ‘No’ to sugar and spice and everything nice (sic). This pervasive disorder of the pancreas could affect anyone, be it […]

ICMR India Diabetes Study

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The Boy Who Holds A World Record

Master Shasvanth M.A was diagnosed with diabetes when he was just two years old. A small infant being diagnosed with diabetes was a nightmare for the entire family, as no one in the family had diabetes. Reaching his milestones, adequate growth, and sustenance as a growing youngster was a significant hardship for the parents. Identifying […]

A Story of Success Over Diabetes

Rahul and Meena, siblings, were diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes more than a decade ago. Rahul was 13 years old and Meena was 9 years old when they were faced with the most difficult trial of their lives. They had to ride the rollercoaster of their blood sugar highs and lows with tremendous difficulty. It […]

Diabetes and Ramadan Fasting

Introduction Ramadan is one of the holiest festivals of Islam. During the month of Ramadan, all healthy Muslims are supposed to undertake a fast from sunrise to sunset. Even though people with serious medical conditions, including diabetes, can exempt themselves from the fast, a large number will still participate, often against medical advice. The CREED […]

Steps to kick start learning the art of diabetes management – By Lakshminarayana Varimadugu

These few pointers may not only help the newly diagnosed but also help the experienced people in managing diabetes to revisit and make changes as required. Background: Type 1 Diabetes / T1D is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas stops producing insulin due to the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells by the immune system,  thereby […]

Walkathon & Cyclothon to raise awareness on Diabetes

On the occasion of the ‘World Diabetes Day’, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre at Hyderabad, Bangalore and Kerala organised  Walkathon & Cyclothon events to raise awareness on Diabetes and its complications. Read Online City Air News Life and More Masters Health World Daily Flash News Prittle Prattle News Life Care News APN News FM Live […]

‘CENTRE FOR MONOGENIC DIABETES’ INAUGURATED AT DR. MOHAN’S DIABETES SPECIALITIES CENTRE

The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, one of Asia’s largest healthcare organisations dedicated to the treatment of diabetes and its complications, have announced the opening of the Centre for Monogenic Diabetes at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre in Gopalapuram. The Hindu – 13.11.2021 – Chennai Makkal Kural – 13.11.2021 […]

Is insulin a must for all children with diabetes?

Nyla is a 12-year-old girl. Two months ago, she was found to have diabetes when being evaluated for excess urination, thirst and weight loss. Her doctor has started her on insulin injections, three times a day, and has told her parents that she will have to continue insulin for the rest of her life. Is […]

Elevated level of HbA1c may be normal in older people, says study

‘HbA1C levels need not always be indicative of pathology’ A pan-India study has found that high HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) levels may be normal in older people. The aim of the study, led by V. Mohan and his team of doctors from Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, was to check […]

Diabetes and Heart Disease

Diabetes is a health condition that goes hand in hand with various high-risk diseases, the predominant of which is heart disease. Heart disease is very prevalent in our population and is a serious condition—it is considered the leading cause of death in both male and female patients. People with diabetes are twice as likely to have […]

Diabetes Reversal is a Reality

Worldwide, diabetes is a major public health problem affecting a large number of individuals. The global prevalence of diabetes in adults has been increasing over recent decades. The total number of people with diabetes is projected to increase from 483 million to 700 million1. India has currently 77 million people with diabetes while 80 million […]

USE OF CONTINOUS GLUCOSE MONITORING (CGMS) TO SUPPORT NUTRITIONAL MODIFICATION

Nutrition is one of the pillars in the management of diabetes. The diet should be individualized with respect to personal preference, one’s age, metabolic control and associated medical condition. The usage of technology like Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) has been proven to be very effective in controlling blood sugars especially with respect to maintaining lifestyle […]

Breast Feed – The Best Feed

A special article on World Breastfeeding Week The first week of August is celebrated annually as World Breastfeeding Week (WBW). WBW this year falls on the 1st  to 7th August and represents a global celebration of breastfeeding efforts including breastfeeding promotion, support, education, research, progressive trends and normalizing breastfeeding as the gold standard of infant nutrition. […]

Collaboration of Stakeholders for Positive Outcomes- Part 3

The State’s Role in the Care of T1D Persons Sir Frederick Grant Banting , a Canadian medical scientist, physician, painter, and Nobel laureate and discoverer of insulin said about the sale of the patent of insulin for $1, “Insulin belongs to the world, not to me.” Are we still respecting this honorable sentiment and gesture […]

Collaboration of Stakeholders for Positive Outcomes – Part 2

I once again reiterate the story of Mitchell Jacobs and Britanny Gilleland, who has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 14 years. Even during their courtship Mitchell was able to see the frequent challenges Britanny had to undergo. He stood by her and undertook the responsibility of diabetes management along with her. Which […]

Collaboration of Stakeholders for Positive Outcomes – Part 1

For a child who develops Type 1 diabetes at a very young age, the parents, healthcare professionals and the teaching fraternity become the primary stakeholders in ensuring the healthy growth of the child without any life-threatening episodes of hypoglycemia or the adverse impact of hyperglycemia (consistently high sugar blood levels for a long time). Essentially, […]

Embracing Different Shades of Life

Everyone has a different journey in this plane of existence. So does Niky. In my life as a journalist who has had the opportunity to interact with countless persons over the past  two decade and a half, Niky is one person I have seen at close quarters, who has undergone  the most indescribable sufferings in […]

Working Together is Success

I was overwhelmed to read the story of Mitchell Jacobs who fell in love with Brittany while riding a bike through the neighborhood. Mitchell Jacobs is enlisted in the Navy in the US and is married to Brittany Gilleland, who has been living with type 1 diabetes for over 14 years. Having been informed by […]

The Lost Child | Sugar and Spice Blog series

When the news about their child having developed Type 1 Diabetes is first broken to parents, especially the fact that this condition needs life-long management necessitating multiple daily injections and finger pricks, the initial reaction is one of shock, giving way to distress and anger. Parents feel angry that their child would be subjected to […]

Together We Can Overcome

Helping a loved one who has diabetes is very important because they need the support of their partner, family and the community constantly, to be able to keep themselves fit and contribute effectively to themselves and the community. In Indian families, where cultural ties run pretty deep, parents usually take a very active role in […]

Sugar is not Sweet | Sugar and Spice Blog series

Families with a T1D child have to face several medical adversities for the T1D child, including common illnesses that children pick up from school, as well as other conditions due to their diabetes. We must clearly understand that any infection can cause the sugar to go up or down and it becomes very difficult to […]

London Beckons | Sugar and Spice Blog series

Among the many books I have read in my lifetime, some books have left a lasting impression and continue to inspire me. Dr. V. Mohan’s book, Making Excellence a Habit is one such book that I have enjoyed reading and have been able to relate to it greatly. Probably because I can now understand better […]

The Voyage to Excellence | Sugar and Spice Blog series

The book, ‘The Voyage to Excellence’, was released in January 2005. In the midst of Niky’s undergraduate studies she not only interviewed 21 top businesswomen across India along with another IIT student, but she completed writing the book and got it published too. The next step was to launch the book. This took a lot […]

Sibling Revelry | Sugar and Spice Blog series

Chinky landed on earth like a bombshell, literally!  She decided to make her appearance when the entire city of Chennai was in lock-down, in the aftermath of the brutal killing of our Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi in a bomb blast in Sri Perambathur not very far from Chennai!  And that too soon after the double […]

The Other Child | Sugar and Spice Blog series by Swati Amar

I am dedicating this blog to Chinky, Niky’s sister and to all other siblings of Type 1 Diabetics, because they have to traverse the challenging journey along with their family that is trying to cope with the demands of managing T1DM of one child. Simply put, T1DM condition impacts the entire family, all the time, […]

Let’s Keep Our Gut ‘Garden’ Healthy

Every one of us had experienced a gut related issues at some part of our life and probably still face it. However most of us are unaware of the reasons behind it and commit the same mistakes again and again. The term ‘gut’ comprises of the stomach, small and large intestines, whatever we eat and […]

2021 Awards

Rotary Youth Leadership Award Our doctors Dr. Uthra, Dr. Lovelena Munawar, Dr. Chandru and Dr. Parthasarathy were awarded “EXCELLENCE IN THE FIELD OF DIABETOLOGY” award at Rotary Youth Leadership Awards organized by Rotaract Clubs (Chennai Chapter) for their contributions in the field of diabetology and exceptional service during the COVID pandemic. Times of India Health […]

Yoga Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes – A Review

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Diabetes Control Month

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Diabetes and COVID-19 – How can the risk for patients with diabetes be reduced?

COVID‐19 (Coronavirus disease 2019), is caused by the SARS‐CoV‐2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus‐2) viral infection. It was first reported in Wuhan, China, in December 2019

What precautions should patients with Diabetes and pre-diabetes take during Covid pandemic season?

The COVID-19 pandemic is on a rampage. Since the beginning of the pandemic, it was found that people with diabetes and obesity have been affected more severely than those without.

HbA1c and TIME IN RANGE: what you should know?

India has suffered a lot this one year. Lockdowns have been imposed to stop the escalating spread of Covid-19 infection. Hospitals are overflowing with patients needing oxygen, anti-virals, and steroids to battle the cytokine storm

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Rhino-orbito-cerebral Mucormycosis in Diabetes

Mucormycosis in Diabetes Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis is an uncommon but serious fungal infection with high morbidity and mortality, caused by the angiotropic fungus. Mucormycosis has suddenly become a household term, causing great fear and panic during this second wave of COVID pandemic in India. It usually occurs in immunocompromised individuals including people with uncontrolled diabetes, hematologic […]

LEARNING FROM OUR ANCIENT WISDOM IMPORTANCE OF SATTVIC DIET IN DIABETES

Dr. S. Poongothai & Dr. V. Mohan Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period of time. If left untreated it can cause serious long-term complications like retinopathy, neuropathy, chronic kidney diseases, heart attacks, stroke, foot ulcers leading to amputation and cognitive impairment. About 450 million people […]

THE PORTRAIT OF A DREAMER AS A DOCTOR

“A physician’s job is so monotonous,” Dr. Viswanathan Mohan, celebrated diabetologist, scientist and business leader, had told his father way back in 1968. Just a teenager then, he had added, “Just seeing patients the whole day will bore me to death,” as his father, Professor M. Viswanathan, India’s first diabetologist, tried to cajole his firstborn […]

6 THINGS TO LEARN ABOUT GOOD HEALTH AND DIABETES FROM DR MOHAN’S BOOK

15 Great Life Lessons to Learn from Dr.V. Mohan, Diabetologist. Excerpts From “Making Excellence a Habit: The Secret to Building a World-Class Healthcare System in India” Diabetes healthcare runs in Dr Mohan’s genes. His father was one of the first diabetologists in India. Many of his immediate and extended family members are ace diabetologists or […]

15 Great Life Lessons to Learn from Dr. V. Mohan, Diabetologist

It’s a year since a tiny bug has set the world on fire. There are clear indications of an imminent second wave. There is no immediate end in sight. And most things are out of our control. If you need a positivity boost in these uncertain times, to build optimism and resilience into your life […]

THE NEW SCIENCE OF OBESITY

“A gamechanger drug cuts body weight by 20 per cent.” In February, that headline took the world by storm. Obesity has exploded into a global public health crisis, with few drug options available to treat it. More than 1.9 billion adults are overweight and 650 million obese worldwide. The excitement reveals just how complex obesity […]

WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE TWO FRUITS AND THREE VEGETABLES EVERY DAY

With plant-based diets sweeping the world, we are back to what grandmothers always said: “Eat your fruits and vegetables.” One of the most effective ways to improve your health, boost energy levels and prevent diseases is to have more fruits and vegetables. But far too many “ifs” and “buts” stand in our way: how many […]

Why You Need to Make Polyphenols A Part of Your Diet

If you have diabetes, take a teaspoon of cinnamon. Sprinkle it over your morning oatmeal. Or, stir it into your coffee. And wait for the magic to happen. The sweet-smelling spice will lower your blood glucose level, both fasting and after meals. And if you include it in your dietary pattern, it will help you […]

New Updates on COVID-19 and Diabetes

One year after the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the shock, scare and nasty surprise on the Covid-diabetes link have not disappeared. What has changed is the wealth of new research bringing to light fresh investigations and new evidence every day. So where are we now? Here are some of the latest updates to help […]

TEN QUESTIONS YOU NEED TO ASK ON WORLD KIDNEY DAY

March 11 is World Kidney Day. Celebrated since 2006, it’s a day to drive home the message that kidney disease is common, harmful and treatable. It’s also a day to keep in mind that people with diabetes are at the highest risk of developing chronic kidney disease and failure. Consider the stats: 1 in every 10 […]

Type 1 Diabetes Success Story Part II

My little contribution to people with type 1 diabetes The T1D community allowed me to help many fellow T1Ds in the country. I help by dedicating my time and share knowledge regarding diabetes management. I enjoy teaching DSME(diabetes self-management education) to people with T1D and I also learned a great deal by guiding T1Ds. I […]

How Sunlight Vitamin Affects Your Blood Glucose. Research In A Nutshell From One Of The First Investigations In India

THE STUDY OF VITAMIN D The study of vitamin D has been of great interest to researchers for more than a century. There is emerging evidence on the crucial role of vitamin D not just in bone health but also in other physiological functions, including cell function, insulin production, and immune functions. The paradox is: […]

Time to Change the Way You Think About Carbs, Shows Global Research

The shocking truth about carbs and diabetes It’s your body’s main source of fuel. It gives you the energy to keep moving. It nourishes your brain. But it also makes you fat, causes diabetes and gives you heart disease. We are talking of carbohydrates, of course, the food that gets converted into glucose, or sugar, […]

Diabetes Treatment: Tips, techniques and troubleshooting

Here we will walk you through some of the most common questions asked by patients on diabetes treatment. But, before that, remember: there is no cure for diabetes as yet. It’s a chronic disease that persists throughout life. Along with a healthy diet and physical activity, medicine is the mainstay of diabetes treatment. There is […]

The Pancreas: 10 Interesting Points on The Sugar Regulator of Your Body

Do you know where your pancreas is? Most people don’t. And even fewer know what the pancreas does. Internet searches show that the pancreas is not as popular as the heart, liver, kidneys, lungs or even the colon. But the pancreas is one of the most important parts of your anatomy. And for people with diabetes, […]

Know your diabetes types: What is Fibrocalculous Pancreatic Diabetes?”

Know your diabetes types: What is Fibrocalculous Pancreatic Diabetes?” Lean adolescents or young adults, with diabetes and a history of recurrent bouts of abdominal pain and oily, smelly stool. That is the textbook description of people with a unique form of diabetes–Fibrocalculous pancreatic diabetes (FCPD)–uncommon diabetes restricted to the tropics. Before it starts, there’s an […]

DON’T LET THE ‘PRE’ IN PREDIABETES MISLEAD YOU

What is prediabetes and how to control What is prediabetes Prediabetes means your blood sugar levels are higher than normal. You have diabetes when your blood glucose levels reach a certain level. This is a disease that occurs when your body does not make or use the insulin hormone properly. It causes too much glucose […]

Type 1 Diabetes Success Story

Note from Dr. V. Mohan :   We are proud to publish this blog written by Mr. Lakshminarayana  Varimadugu who not only overcame type 1 diabetes but also visual impairment this shows his great courage and positive nature. I salute you, Mr. Lakshminarayana.  We as Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre are proud of you! Introduction […]

NEW RESEARCH ON COVID-19 PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON MICROBIOME AND DIABETES

The latest roundup of scientific studies on the novel coronavirus, and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for Covid-19, puts the spotlight on an under-recognized concept, the microbiome. And this is of special interest to people with diabetes. Your own ecosystem Just as the planet is an ecosystem of which you are a part, your […]

Can AI be the next big breakthrough in Diabetes?

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, aims to enable a machine (or computer) to think and learn like humans. First conceptualised in the 1950s, AI is widely used by companies like Facebook and Google. The healthcare industry, however, has been slow to adopt AI. But, with research and startups exploding around the world, change is on the […]

A Writer’s Trail

Life had changed for the better for Niky and for us once she had joined the new school and moved to Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, for her diabetic management. Here she developed a rapport with the team and also joined a support group for juvenile diabetics. She not only derived strength from these week-end […]

A Blessing from the President

Before my providential visit to interview Dr. Mohan at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, we were visiting a voluntary hospital where Niky was under the care of one of the most senior diabetologists of Chennai city, who was heading the Diabetes department here. While the entire process of testing took about half a day at […]

Tamil Nadu: Why governments must think about what we eat

In 2020, Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition in its report ‘What India Eats’ said most Indians eat carbohydrate-rich cereals in large quantities and less quantity of high-protein and micronutrient-rich food such as pulses, legumes, fruits, vegetables and meat. This puts them at the risk of lifestyle diseases. “Tamil Nadu is among the high incidence states […]

Goodness of Dairy

Verghese Kurien Centre of Excellence (VKCoE) at the Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) and Indian Dairy Association (Gujarat State Chapter) organized an expert talk on “Goodness of Dairy ” by Padma Shri Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman and Chief of Diabetology at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre, Chennai.

WHY DIABETES IS RISING THE FASTEST AMONG OLDER ADULTS

First the stats: 75 per cent of seniors in India suffer from chronic diseases 26 per cent urban Indians above age 60 have high blood sugar levels 60 per cent senior citizens are being treated for diabetes  across India on average, 89 per cent in urban India alone The greatest load of diabetes among the […]

Awareness, exercise key for leading a better life for patients with diabetes, say experts’

Addressing the conference organised under the theme “Living longer with diabetes”, Mala Dharmalingam, professor and head, Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, stressed that regular walking and exercises were vital for fitness in patients with diabetes.V. Mohan, chairman and chief of diabetology, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, said though many drugs for […]

Type 1 or Type 2: who should get the COVID Vaccine first?

After an unpredictable pandemic has taken an unbelievable toll, after 88 million people have been infected worldwide and 1.9 million dead, the only silver lining is the hope for a vaccine that would defang the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV2, and spare humanity from harm. From the end of 2020, the vaccine euphoria has been on an […]

Do you know how to eat if you have Diabetes?

How to eat is just as important as what to eat for people with diabetes. Here are all those small blunders that you can correct and get right back on track It goes without saying that you need to develop a healthy eating plan if you have diabetes (or prediabetes). Your diet must help you […]

Why Vitamin B12 Deficiency Matters, Especially If You are A Vegetarian and have Diabetes

If you are a vegetarian, read closely. If you are a vegetarian and have diabetes sit up and take note. Along with a large swathe of you fellow citizens, you are likely to be deficient in vitamin B12—one of the essential vitamins that the human body procures from non-vegetarian sources and plays a key role in healthy blood […]

Gut Health And Type-2 Diabetes Risk: Expert Decodes The Link

Diabetes: Your gut health is responsible for several body functions. You might be surprised to know that there is a strong link between gut health and your type-2 diabetes risk. Read here to know this link. The gut microbe is linked with your overall health not just your digestion. According to studies, there is a […]

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ALL ABOUT DIABETIC FOOT

Let’s take a quiz: of the terrible tolls diabetes can take on the body, what puts people in the hospital the most? Heart disease, stroke, kidney failure? No, none of these. It is a largely vastly ignored, largely under-reported, yet one of the most serious complications of the disease: diabetic foot, a major public health problem in […]

Practical Diabetes Management Tips for Type 1 Diabetes

At the age of 11, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in September 1992. I was put on Mix-Insulin therapy, which meant injecting myself twice a day, meals and meal timings were fixed and deviating from them meant either my Sugars to go high or low. The only way to ascertain the Sugar levels […]

Penning Her Story

Deeply upset that her class boys were running away from her whenever she attempted to move around in class, Niky sought a creative way to give vent to her feelings and sense of injustice by writing a humorous piece called “The Mixed Bag’, which brought out the realities of the gender equation that existed in […]

The rigors of living with disabilities

The fact that we are living in an unequal world becomes apparent when you have a family member with a disability or you are disabled yourself. Every living being is worthy of respect and resources on earth suited to their own existence, but this truth has not been recognized by most societies. In a country […]

Settling for a Sugar Free Life

When a child is diagnosed with Type1 Diabetes, the first shock for the child and the family is not about making lasting lifestyle changes, but it is about the fact that the child has to be on insulin injections and finger pricks several times a day, all her life. That was the situation back then […]

The Thirst for Life

I was recovering from brain surgery. We had shifted to a rented house and my husband went to stay there with our two little girls. He had landed a new job and he organized a full-time caretaker for the kids. I stayed at my mother’s place and within a month of my surgery moved to […]

Why Hypoglycaemia Remains A Major Challenge For People With Diabetes

Hypoglycaemia is a true medical emergency. It’s what happens to you when your blood sugar levels dip, dangerously, below 70 mg/dL. For people with diabetes—and 90 per cent of those on insulin therapy—it is a hard fact of life. According to the International Diabetes Federation, in general people with type1 diabetes have an average of […]

Why Healthy Lifestyle Matters in Type 2 Diabetes And How You Can Go About it

We know that unhealthy lifestyle can bring on type 2 diabetes (T2D). But can a healthy lifestyle prevent, and even reverse, it? Over 20 years of medical research shows that it can. Much of this research has been impacted by the burgeoning field of lifestyle and heart disease science. In fact, heart disease is the […]

Diabetes without Complications

As we embark upon a new year, it is my dream to see a India free from the complications of Diabetes very soon.  This is not a mere hype, but is definitely a reality if we do the following : 1.Diagnose Diabetes early 2. Achieve the ABCD Goals of Diabetes treatment – A1C less than […]

Do You Have Polyphagia (Excessive Hunger)?

Consider this: your lifestyle, activity levels or diet have not changed, yet you are suddenly hungry all the time. You find yourself raiding the kitchen shelves or the refrigerator, looking for something to pop into your mouth. But no matter how much you eat, the gripping hunger refuses to go away. You are also tired. […]

Information Booklet for Children with Type 1 Diabetes and their Parents

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30 Pointers On Why Mindful Meditation Can Be An Answer To Diabetes Distress

As the year comes to an end, here is a chance to sharpen your New Year Resolutions by focusing on wellness. The point of concern is a new term that entered the scientific lexicon about a decade ago: Diabetes distress. It refers to the negative emotional experiences of living with a life-changing illness like diabetes: […]

WHAT HAS SLEEP TO DO WITH DIABETES?

A lot, say experts. For, diabetes and sleep problems often go hand in hand.  There are stories and stories about famous people who sleep just a few hours but are always on the top of their form. For the rest of humanity, however, 6-8 hours of sleep is essential. For people with diabetes, sleep (or the lack […]

EXERCISE AND TYPE 2 DIABETES

You have been asked to exercise to combat your diabetes, but do you know exactly what you need to do, how much and how often? Physical activity is key to preventing and managing type 2 diabetes. It is, however, the most neglected part of the diabetes equation. Many people with this chronic disease do not […]

Can Covid-19 Trigger Diabetes?

Medical researchers from around the world have started shining the spotlight on a new issue: that Covid-19 may not just be a risk for people with diabetes, it may actually cause diabetes. Diabetes has been in the spotlight ever since the first reports of COVID-19 started surfacing from Wuhan, China. From December 2019, until now, […]

Why the strategy of starting diabetes treatment with combination drugs marks the beginning of a new era

Physicians have known for long that controlling type 2 diabetes is like playing a cat-and-mouse game with glucose levels, goals, ranges and targets. The beta cells of the pancreas make, store and release insulin and other hormones, to maintain glucose circulating in blood within a narrow range. Progressive decline in the function of the beta […]

FIVE STEPS TO MANAGING DIABETES

How to live a long and healthy life by taking care of yourself proactively. Diabetes: it is slow, silent and stealthy. It can come on progressively and affect almost every part of your body. It can be perilous, precisely because it is so gradual and we are often so unaware of the symptoms. With meticulous […]

The Seductive Lure of Foods that Fight Inflammation

The famous rule of Hippocrates, the 5th Century BC Greek physician, is: “Let food be thy medicine, and let medicine be thy food.” It comes full circle in an age when science points a finger at food. Scores of studies now show that many chronic metabolic conditions are caused by chronic gut inflammation. And, that, […]

Diabetes and The World of Friendly Fruits

Diabetes Friendly Fruits Are fruits a taboo or are they or safe for people with diabetes? The science regarding this has swung widely for years. New research is now offering a fresh perspective. In a two-part series, we decode the concepts at work as well as feature the fruits you can have without fear There […]

Diabetes as a condition can not entirely be reversed, it only enters Remission Mode says Expert at ASSOCHAM’s ‘Illness To Wellness’ Series

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), one of the apex trade associations of India concluded the eleventh edition of the ‘Illness to Wellness’ series themed Diabetes Reversal: ‘Myth or Reality’ with eminent diabetologist Dr. V Mohan, Chairman and Chief Diabetologist, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre. The expert in conversation with Shri […]

Why Does Everybody Talk About Glycaemic Response And Why You Need To Understand This Complicated Terms To Beat Diabetes

For every person with diabetes, carbohydrates seem like an enemy. But there are good carbs. And there are bad carbs. Good carbs give energy for a longer period. They make you less hungry. Like a salad. But bad carbs become energy very fast and make you more hungry soon. Like an ice-cream. The challenge is […]

New Research Shows Diabetes Set to Devastate India’s Metropolitan Cities

More than half of men and two thirds of women currently aged 20 years in Indian cities projected to develop the condition in their lifetime. New research published in Diabetologia (the official journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes) shows that more than half of men (55%) and some two thirds (65%) of women […]

New Evidence that Milk and Dairy Products are beneficial for Diabetes

INTRODUCTION: Is milk consumption healthy if you have diabetes? That’s one of the most controversial questions. A new line of research, however, is zeroing on new truths. Which shows that milk including full-fat milk may actually be protective against diabetes and heart disease What is the best milk for people with diabetes? Low fat? Full […]

Fighting Stigma Through Language in Diabetes

The word stigma stands for “a mark of shame or discredit” in the dictionary. And nowhere is the perception of stigma more prevalent than in the world of health and disease. A prime example is the Covid-19 pandemic. Fear, anxiety, confusion and lack of knowledge are provoking social stigma all over the world, putting healthcare […]

What Is Fibre and Why You Need to Make It A Part of Your Daily Diet

It’s the most underrated of foods. It doesn’t give you taste, tang or thrill. It doesn’t give you energy or help you beat fatigue. It doesn’t give you micronutrients or calories. Your body doesn’t break it down or use it. Yet it is absolutely essential for your health and functioning metabolism. But because more and […]

How to take care of your eyes when you have diabetes

Diabetes does not necessarily lead to vision loss if you manage your condition proactively and prevent complications. Diabetes is a silent killer. High sugar in the blood damages your body silently, invisibly. Sometimes, long before you are diagnosed with the disorder. If you don’t treat it, over time, it wreaks havoc: on your nerves, blood […]

Why Brittle Is the Most Exasperating and Expensive Form of Diabetes

Everyone with diabetes experiences occasional swings of blood sugar. But there is a small but conspicuous group of people, whose lives are constantly disrupted by such instability of blood glucose, that are severe and unpredictable. They are the people with brittle (or labile) diabetes, a term first coined in the 1940s. It is a type […]

Superfoods for All Reasons

Making superfoods a part of your diet is a great idea. Just be aware of the marketing hype that is often at work behind new trends and claims. Superfoods are all the rage. And health-conscious consumers love the attributes that go with the “superfood” label: detoxifying, immune-boosting, anti-ageing, stress-reducing and so on. “Food as medicine” […]

Dr V Mohan Identified Among Top 0.4 Percent Scientists In World Ranking

Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman, and Chief Diabetologist, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre & President & Director, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation has been identified as one among 5 scientists from India who are listed by Stanford University who are in the top 2% among all scientists in the world in the specialty of Endocrinology and Metabolism. […]

Why Fatty Liver Disease is emerging as the new bad news

Invisible fat lurking in the body’s most silent organ is a rapidly emerging health crisis, especially in urban India. And it is no longer limited to people who drink excessively. Recognized in recent years, in the wake of the epidemics of obesity and diabetes, there is still very few published research and almost no treatment […]

Why Nurses Can Make A World of Difference To People With Diabetes

They are the largest group of healthcare workers in the world. They play a pivotal role in patient care, witness health impacts of diseases, deliver highly specialized services and provide the most important link in healthcare delivery. Yet their potential, expertise and experience are hardly recognized. They are left out of policy development, denied a […]

Towards Precision Medicine in Diabetes

Until recently, a “one-size-fits-all” approach was used to treat most forms of diabetes. Not anymore. Personalised therapy is all set to bring new hope and cheer for people with diabetes The era of big data, genomics and molecular medicine offer novel treatment opportunities. One such emerging area is precision diabetes. It is already proving to […]

Need for comprehensive management of diabetes, not just aiming for glycemic control: Experts

Temporal changes in diabetes prevalence and achievement of care goals in urban South Asia from 2010 to 2016 – The Center for Cardio-metabolic Risk Reduction in South Asia Study

Abstract Aim: Achievement of treatment targets among individuals with diabetes remains suboptimal in many parts of the globe. We aimed to assess changes in diabetes prevalence and achievement of diabetes care goals in South Asia using two consecutive cross-sectional population-based surveys. Methods: Two representative samples of South Asian adults were recruited using identical methods from Chennai, Delhi, […]

The Gifted World

I was operated upon for a brain tumour, known as acoustic neurofibroma in medical parlance, in April 1995. This was essentially a benign tumour on the 8th cranial nerve or auditory nerve, which had unfortunately grown so much that it was also resting on my facial nerves (sensory and motor) and would result in the […]

An Illusory World

As a mother and one who had studied psychology, my intuition told me our firstborn was a very sensitive and gifted child who needed special care.  Gifted individuals fall in the 2% population range of the IQ Bell curve and among various other exclusive cognitive functions and personality traits; they have high expectations of themselves […]

The Ever Enriching Fruits

Some fruits are perfect for people with diabetes, some are not. But every fruit has its own goodness and should be included in their diet—some every day, some every week and some every season. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. It’s not just the apple, that familiar expression is true for every kind of fruit. Although the […]

DIABETES IN THE YOUNG

Diabetes mellitus is defined as a metabolic disorder of multiple causes characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both leading to changes in both small blood vessels and large blood vessels. All children with diabetes need not be type 1 diabetes […]

Mortality and Diabetes Care

Translating Research To Policy: How Heart Problems Are Killing Poorer Indians And What To Do About It  Yes, we all know that heart disease is the leading cause of death globally, and in India, for both men and women. But did you know that diabetes is the prime risk factor for heart disease? To put […]

Diabetics in low income countries at higher risk of mortality study

The Hindu-October 22, 2020 Vanakkam Tamilagam  Deccan Chronicle Dinathodar Media Seithi Prabhu Rashtra  Shivner Marathi  Hosadiganta – Kannada  Veer Arjun Punjab Kesari Trinity Mirror National Duniya  

Diabetes post Covid-19 recovery, a cause for concern, says Dr.Mohan

New Indian Express, 19th October, 2020

Steroids a possible reason?

The New Indian Express 14th October 2020

OBESITY AND COVID-19

WHY OBESITY, EVEN A FEW EXTRA KILOS, CAN BE MORE DANGEROUS THAN HAVING DIABETES, IF COVID-19 STRIKES In a pandemic characterized by extreme uncertainty, the world of science is waking up to new puzzles and finding new solutions every day. One such troublesome issue is obesity and its relation with coronavirus. Ever since the pandemic […]

Proper Nutrition During Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes which occurs for the first time during pregnancy is termed as Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). Lifestyle modification is an essential component in management of GDM. It is important to follow a healthy diet during pregnancy if one has GDM. Indeed dietary modifications have been shown to lower the risk for GDM. The diet plan […]

DIAGNOSING DIABETES

Who should be tested for diabetes, when and how? Find out about the rapidly advancing world of tests and diagnosis  Let’s begin with a caveat: the Internet is buzzing with theories and advice on diabetes. We would, however, request you not to try and diagnose yourself, if you think you might have diabetes. Only a […]

The Eye of the Matter

Following the traumatic experience of the suicide attempt of our daughter’s care-taker and its aftermath, we decided to leave Kolkata, if only to help our child forget the incident. My husband found a job in Bengaluru and we decided to relocate soon. While in Kolkata, during one of our doctor visits to get our daughter […]

A Bitter Pill to Swallow

My formative years in Kerala and later exposure to Kolkata, coupled with a Master’s degree in Psychology from Delhi University had transformed me to a socialist and a staunch believer in equal respect for all humans. Lakshmi, the care-taker of our daughter Niky was from Chennai and we treated her like a family member. She […]

Scientists are beginning to understand the links between air pollution and diabetes

Diabetes has always baffled doctors and scientists. They have tried to understand for long what exactly causes diabetes, how it happens, why some people are at higher risk. So long, poor diet, lack of exercise, family history, overweight and age have been blamed for contributing to type 2 diabetes. But now, it seems, there is […]

Department of Nutrition & Dietetics and Diabetes Education

The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at Dr.Mohan’s assesses the patient’s nutritional status, provides education and counselling and monitors the patient’s progress. The main aim of the department is to improve the overall health of the patient through optimal nutrition to maintain a reasonable weight and thereby help to control diabetes and prevent its complications. […]

Why The Need Of The Hour Is A New Care Model For Both Depression And Diabetes: New Research In The Time Of Covid-19

Today is the World Mental Health Day. It comes at a time when our daily lives have changed beyond recognition, as Covid-19 sweeps the world.  Every day brings unexpected news, unprecedented events. While everybody is experiencing social isolation, for people with mental health conditions this is a remarkably isolating time. The World Health Organization expects […]

Why Parboiled Brown Rice Can Serve As A Healthier Alternative To Polished White Rice In Indian Diet

In 2017, scientists at the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation undertook a novel research: to put to test varieties of rice in the laboratory. Their aim was to evaluate the effects of different types of rice processing on the nutrition quotient of the commonly consumed grains. Given the rapid rise of chronic diseases in India, their […]

Working from Home – Boon or Bane

Thanks to COVID – 19, the whole world has been under a situation of a near total lockdown. Except the most essential services like the medical profession or police almost everyone has been confined to their homes for over 2 months. Working From Home (or WHF as it has now popularly known) which was common […]

Various Lab Tests: A quick guide

HbA1c Glycosylated Hemoglobin (Hba1c) test is an excellent index of long term control of diabetes over preceding 2-3 months. Unlike blood sugars which tend to fluctuate from day to day and even hour to hour, the Hba1c test is a true index of the average blood glucose control during previous 2-3 months. Normal glucose level […]

Brown Rice vs White Rice : Which is better for you?

BROWN RICE VS WHITE RICE The effect of wholegrain rice on blood glucose is a new and emerging field of research. The scientific studies have largely been conducted on Western populations. Now the pioneering work of a handful of researchers is bringing new hope to the rising burden of diabetes in India. Here is one […]

All you need to know about carbohydrate counting

Carbohydrate counting or “Carb Counting (CC)” is a meal planning technique for people with diabetes for managing blood glucose levels by tracking the grams of carbohydrate consumed at meals. With better patient education and awareness, carb counting has become an important step in diabetes management. People with diabetes can be benefited with this approach via […]

Sugar-coated Milestones

When we held our petite princess in our hands little did we realize this soft and tender bundle of joy would have to tread a thorn-ridden and rocky terrain when the vista of life unraveled before her.  Our princess was a healthy and robust baby of 3.75 kg at birth and had a lot of […]

As Sweet as Sugar Candy

“You have a healthy, bonny baby girl!” exclaimed Dr. Gupta, my obstetrician at Northern Railway Hospital, New Delhi, who had just delivered my baby after a C-section. I had been given a spinal anesthesia and so I could see my baby soon after she was out of my womb. The little neonate let out an […]

PREVENTING DIABETES

Yes, type 2 diabetes can be prevented with thoughtful lifestyle changes and plant-rich diets While there is not much you can do to prevent type 1 diabetes, for type 2 diabetes the mantra is clear: stay lean, stay active. Most cases of type 2 diabetes can be prevented, or delayed, by keeping weight under control, […]

Should you take the Ketogenic Diet seriously?

As the world gets fatter, the ultimate low-carb, high-fat eating regimen emerges as the fashionable diet trend of the moment. But is it right for you? Here’s the lowdown from experts With new fad diets popping up every now and then, you are bound to wonder what they are all about. The “it” diet of […]

Decoding the Diabetes Jargon

A complex disease made even more complex by technical terms. Here’s how to get on top of all the medical buzzwords Jargon is the specialized language used by insiders in a field. The world of medicine is famous for the use of unintelligible, confusing and hard-to-understand words. Jargon make a lot of sense to doctors, […]

How to take your signs and symptoms seriously and when to see the doctor

By Team Dr Mohan’s It’s frustrating to be a diabetes doctor in India. The disease has reached epidemic proportions, yet far too many people are still clueless about its signs and symptoms, how vicious it can be or how early diagnosis can save a life and a limb. As doctors continue to treat well-developed complications in […]

ARE YOU AT RISK OF DIABETES?

Keep an eye out for all the factors that may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes. By Team Dr Mohan’s A disease is often like a jigsaw puzzle, with many interlocking parts and pieces. To tame it, every piece has to fit in: why it happens, how it happens, who it happens to and […]

What does coronavirus do to people with diabetes?

The answers are slowly coming in. Here is what you need to know about the state of research on Covid-19 and diabetes. In a pandemic-hit world, characterised by extreme uncertainty, one question brings true fear: “What does Covid-19 do to people with diabetes?”. We have been told that about 35-40 percent of people with severe […]

Making the impossible possible – at any age

I was consumed by the desire to take up an unusual challenge on approaching my 70th birthday in January 2019. I thought a 1000 kms cycle ride in Karnataka was a decent enough challenge but my younger and more aggressive cycling friends suggested a more challenging 4000 kms. This shook me and suggested that a […]

Beyond COVID-19 : Building fitness at any age

At  71, I am an advocate of active ageing and staying fit at any age. I am rebuilding fitness with outdoor workouts after several months break due to pandemic restrictions, tough for a seventy plus. My cycle stood forlorn and dusty for months at our home in Delhi. Abundant precaution was necessary during the early […]

DIABETES MYTHS DEBUNKED

For you to live a healthier life Diabetes is a complex disease. It can affect your life in many ways. As a result, there is a whole host of myths, misrepresentations and misunderstandings around diabetes. Even those who do their best to be well-informed have misconceptions about it. And wrong conceptions about diabetes affect how […]

Do anti-diabetic tablets affect the kidneys?

Your diabetes medications are safe for your kidney but your uncontrolled diabetes is not. This article is going to bust certain myths about diabetes and its treatment. It widely believed that diabetes is of two types, ie., type 1 and type 2. Today, there are more than 20 types of diabetes and each carries with […]

LARGE SCALE CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS IN DIABETES

During the last 10 years, Dr.Mohan’s Diabetes Education Academy (DMDEA) has been collaborating with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) to conduct various certificate courses related to diabetes in order to improve the diabetes care in the country. In this article, we talk about 3 such courses; 1) The Certificate Course in Evidence Based […]

Polished white rice and diabetes link

The Visual Appeal Of Snow-White Rice May Have Made It India’s Preferred Staple, But the Nutritional Poverty Is Pushing Us Toward A Diabetic Disaster Scientists From 21 Countries Engage, Analyse And Put Forward A Definitive Study On Why We Need To Choose The Right Rice It is said, food is a memory that lasts a […]

The A to Z of Blood Sugar Levels

Everything you wanted to know about this Sweet Disorder How Sour is Sugar? Sugar is synonymous with ‘a sprinkle of joy’. Abnormal blood sugar levels, however, are a different proposition altogether. Diabetes mellitus, the disorder characterised by high blood sugar levels, is a common condition that afflicts a large percentage of the population especially in […]

WHAT IS DIABETES – An A to Z to make life easier for patients

What is Diabetes? Put very simply, diabetes is a disorder in which the body cannot control sugar levels in the blood. The term diabetes is a short form of diabetes mellitus. Diabetes means ‘to pass through’, in Greek. And mellitus comes from Latin, meaning ‘sweet’. Hence diabetes mellitus refers to the sweet urine that people […]

Diabetes during Pregnancy

Dr. Bhavadharini Balaji & Dr. V Mohan During pregnancy, placenta gives nutrients and oxygen for the baby. The placenta also makes other hormones. During later part of pregnancy, certain hormones produced by the placenta can block insulin. When insulin gets blocked, its called insulin resistance. This leads to glucose staying in the blood and not […]

Is Type 1 Diabetes a Disability?

I begin my series with the affirmation that every individual born into this world deserves to live a useful life and with dignity and respect, using all the intellectual and bodily resources they are naturally endowed with. Viewed with this perspective, your child should be given every opportunity by your family, community as well as […]

Dr. Mohan’s – ‘A Home Away from Home’

‘Sugar and Spice – Blog series’ by Swati Amar For a long time I have been contemplating on doing a series of articles about families that are living with a Type 1 diabetic child, the travails of the child, how the families create a nourishing and supportive culture to nurture the child, how they have […]

DIABETES AND DEPRESSION: A TWO WAY RELATIONSHIP

It is well known that the prevalence of diabetes is increasing rapidly all over the world and particularly in India. According to the ICMR-INDIAB study, the prevalence of diabetes in India in adults is 7.5%.

Pneumococcal and Influenza Vaccinations – Are they useful for people with diabetes?

During these times of COVID, one thought which is on everyone’s mind is WHEN THE COVID VACCINE WILL COME?  Now that’s a good question to ask because nobody is really sure of the answer. However, the good news is that they are not one, two, three, but probably over ten different companies working on the […]

NEW AND UNIQUE CLUSTERS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES IDENTIFIED IN INDIANS

A recent study entitled ‘Novel subgroups of type 2 diabetes and their association with microvascular outcomes in an Asian Indian population: a data-driven cluster analysis – The INSPIRED STUDY, was published online in BMJ Open Diabetes Research and Care on August 18, 2020. This project, called as the INSPIRED study is a collaborative project between […]

Staying active all through life by Mr. Hari Baskaran

The average age of the people we treat for diabetes is usually above 50. Though increasingly we are getting younger patients nowadays, I find people getting into a sedentary behaviour on the pretext of “ageing.” Yes, ageing does cause your metabolism and your repair mechanism to slow down but on the contrary , being active […]

LARGE SCALE CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAMS IN DIABETES

DR. SANDEEP BHALLA, DIRECTOR, TRAINING – PHFI, PUBLIC HEALTH FOUNDATION OF INDIA (PHFI), NEW DELHI & DR. V. MOHAN, PRINCIPAL, DR. MOHAN’S DIABETES EDUCATION ACADEMY (DMDEA), CHENNAI During the last 10 years, Dr.Mohan’s Diabetes Education Academy (DMDEA) has been collaborating with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) to conduct various certificate courses related to […]

Acceptability and Utilization of Newer Technologies and Effects on Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes: Lessons Learnt from Lockdown

Restriction of travel due to the COVID-19 lockdown has created a need for consultation of people with chronic conditions such as diabetes through telemedicine facilities, which have emerged as an efficient and practical alternative to in-person consultations. During the lockdown, telemedicine facilities at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, one of the largest tertiary care centers […]

Breastfeeding: A No-Cost Investment with Recurring Health Benefits

Dr. M. Balasubramanyam, Dean of Research Studies & Senior Scientist at the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF), Chennai, India. How many of us know we observe World Breastfeeding Week(WBW) during August 1st to 7th, every year? World Breastfeeding Week is coordinated by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action(WABA), a global network of individuals and organizations […]

Dr.V. Mohan awarded the Prestigious Prof.K.P. Bhargava Memorial Medal of Indian National Science Academy

Dr. V. Mohan, Chairman and Chief Diabetologist of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre and President and Director of Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai has been awarded the prestigious Professor KP Bhargava Memorial Medal by the Indian National Science Academy (INSA) for the year 2020. The award was announced during the general body meeting of INSA […]

Foot Complications of Diabetes

Diabetes can damage a whole range of body tissues and organs leading to increased morbidity…

EXERCISE & DIET

WHY IS EXERCISE & DIET MONITORING SO IMPORTANT FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES? Diabetes is a chronic disorder that requires lifelong management.  Lifestyle modifications/changes are the foundation of diabetes management. These include healthy diet and regular exercise. Exercise Exercise is one of the cornerstones for the management of diabetes. Along with diet and antidiabetic medications, exercise […]

Does Obesity Always Mean T2DM (Type 2 Diabetes mellitus)?

Type 2 diabetes mellitus, also known as T2DM is a chronic metabolic disorder caused by high levels of blood sugar, due to the body’s inability to produce insulin (insulin deficiency) and that of the peripheral organs to respond appropriately to insulin (peripheral insulin resistance). Apart from being called a disease of “impaired glucose metabolism”, it is also […]

VITAMIN D SIMPLIFIED

DR.V. MOHAN, Chairman & Chief Diabetologist Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai, India Vitamin D, also known as the ‘Sunshine vitamin’ is one of the very important vitamins for human health. It is a fat soluble vitamin and its main function is to maintain normal blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. Vit D  is considered […]

What is Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus (NDM)?

Neonatal Diabetes Mellitus We all have heard of diabetes occurring in children. The usual type of diabetes which occurs in children and adolescence is, what is called as ‘Type 1 diabetes’, previously called as ‘Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus’ or ‘IDDM’. Children with type 1 diabetes have an acute onset of the condition and rapidly become […]

WHAT IS MATURITY ONSET DIABETES OF THE YOUNG (MODY)

DR.V. MOHAN, Chairman & Chief Diabetologist Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre & Director & Chief of Diabetes Research, Madras Diabetes Research Foundation   and DR. RADHA VENKATESAN, Executive Scientific Officer & Head, Dept. of Molecular GeneticsMadras Diabetes Research Foundation, Chennai, India The entity known as ‘Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY)’ was first described by […]

Diabetes and brain damage: The wireless connection!

When citing the dangers of Type 2 diabetes, doctors usually focus on life-threatening…

Care of Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes usually begins in childhood or young adulthood…

Childhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes

Recent research studies have revealed that a gene known to cause Type 2 diabetes…

Control Diabetes – Easy through HbA1c testing

Why the HbA1c testing? We are all aware that the main problem faced by patients with diabetes is to keep their blood sugar levels under control, throughout the day and day after day. How do we know that the blood sugar level is under control? The simplest way would be to check the blood sugar […]

Facts You Should Know About Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ)

Dr Mohan explains some facts about Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ). About this channel: Hello everyone , I’m Dr V Mohan. In this video series I’ll be sharing my stories and life experiences to show how it motivated me to live the life I have, hoping it’ll do the same for you. This is just the beginning of […]

DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY

Stress levels are rising high and the happiness quotient is dipping down. All this worry will only lead us to sink lower and cause stress hormones to soar. This is not healthy for us and this is also unhealthy for those with chronic diseases like high BP and Blood Sugar. We all need a simple […]

INFORMATION ON CORONA-VIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) OUTBREAK AND GUIDANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES

At the end of 2019, a novel coronavirus (a specific virus that causes human and animal disease) was identified as the cause of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, a city in the Hubei Province of China. It rapidly spread thereafter, resulting in an epidemic throughout China, with quick spread globally, affecting now nearly every continent. Understanding […]

How to Manage Diabetes During an Illness?

“SICK DAY RULES” What happens when people living with diabetes are ill? When people living with diabetes are ill, their bodies react by releasing hormones to fight the illness. These hormones can be triggered by any number of conditions, such as infections, cardiovascular ischaemic events, gastroenteritis, dehydration etc. The hormones released during an illness raise […]

CORONA VIRUS – HELP AT HAND ALWAYS

The virulent attack by the deadly corona virus all over the globe has been likened to World War III. It seems like an invisible enemy that everyone is trying to fight both physically and mentally. What are the ‘weapons’ we can use to counter this virus?  How does one emerge from this unscathed, as it […]

HEALTHY EATING DURING RAMADAN: Keeping A Tab On The Glycemic Load Of Foods

– Dr V Mohan, Chairman and Chief Diabetologist, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre Ramadan is one of the holiest, and most important festivals for all Muslims. It is also a time when major changes are made to the dietary pattern, as it represents a month of fasting through the whole day. Normally lasting for 29 […]

Important vaccines for the elderly with diabetes

Elderly people with diabetes are at more risk for the development of infections. Following are the common vaccines for diabetes which are specifically recommended for the elderly: Influenza vaccine: All adults, specifically those with diabetes, are recommended to take this vaccine annually. This vaccine fights against sinus and ear infection, pneumonia and bronchitis caused by the […]

Diabetes and COVID-19: Any special precautions?

DR.V. MOHAN, Chairman   Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, Chennai, India Email : drmohans@diabetes.ind.in, Websites : www.mdrf.in&www.drmohans.com Youtubelink :www.youtube.com/drvmohan During the present scare due to COVID-19 infection, many people with diabetes have been contacting us asking whether they are more prone to COVID-19 than others.  So how do COVID-19 and diabetes go hand in hand? It is […]

Cashew-the diabetes-friendly nut (Or) The Kaju connection

The Role of Nuts in Diabetic Diet Lifestyle and a healthy diet play a significant role in maintaining one’s complete health issues. A healthy diet is one of the most important ways by which an individual with diabetes can control his/her blood sugar levels, thereby reducing the risk of complications. It also helps in managing […]

DR.MOHAN’S DIABETES GROUP ADJUDGED BEST NGO FOR DIABETES OUTREACH BY ASSOCHAM

ASSOCHAM initiated in 1920 has more than 400 Chambers and Trade Associations, and more than 4,50,000 members from all over India. It has several national and international councils specifically catering to different segments of industries and conducts regular workshops to benefit the industry. DIABETES EPIDEMIC India is facing a global diabetes epidemic with second-highest and […]

Dr. Anjana receives the Sakunthala Amir Chand Prize

Dr. Anjana receives the Sakunthala Amir Chand Prize for Young Scientist Under 40 Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Dr. Balram Bhargava, Director General of Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) present the award to Dr. Anjana in the Under 40 category  Chennai, October 17th,2019: Dr. R M Anjana, Managing Director of Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities […]

Diwali Delights- Rice Flakes Kesari

INGERDIENTS Dr.Mohans high fiber rice flakes 100g Almonds 15g Cashewnuts 15g Cardamom 5g Ghee 25ml Sweetner to taste METHOD OF PREPARATION: Roast flakes in dry pan then soak it in water for 15 mins-20mins. Heat pan. pour ghee,add shredded almonds,cashewnuts and cardamom until  brown. Add drained flakes in it ,sprinkle little water allow it cook […]

Diwali Delights-Rice Kheer

INGREDIENTS: DR.MOHAN’S BROWN RICE- ¼ CUP MILK- ¾ CUP CARDAMOM- 1 TSP POWDERED NATURAL  SWEETNER- AS NEEDED FOR GARNISHING ALMOND – SHREDDED- 2TSP WALNUT- SHREDDED-2 TSP CASHEW- SHREDDED- 2 TSP METHOD SOAK BROWNRICE FOR ABOUT 2 HOURS. BRING THE MILK TO BOILING TEMPERATURE ADD THE SOAKED BROWN RICE TO THE BOILING MILK. KEEP STIRRING THE […]

Diwali Delights- Peda

Ingredients Low fat milk – 1 litre Limejuice – 1 tsp Corn flour – 2 tsp Sugar substitute – 4 sachets Saffron – a few [optional] Cardamom powder – a pinch Pista & badam – 1 tsp chopped Method Boil the milk in heavy pan stirring constantly until it is reduced to half. Dissolve the […]

Diabetic Retinopathy

Dr. V Mohan Chairman, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre Of the various complications of diabetes, visual impairment is perhaps the most feared by people with diabetes. Diabetic individuals are much more prone to visual disability than non-diabetic individuals. The impact of visual impairment among diabetic individuals has profound implications for the person affected and society […]

Diwali Delights- Almond Pudding

                 Ingredients Low fat milk -350ml Corn flour -1 tbsp Sugar substitute powder – 1 ½ tsp Eggs – 2 (white only) Almond essence – ½ tsp Almonds – 5 Salt – a pinch     Method Dissolve the corn flour in 2tbsb of milk. Boil the rest of the milk. Put off the flame. […]

Challenges of keeping up with type 1 diabetes in the family

Challenges of keeping up with type 1 diabetes in the family Type 1 diabetes diagnosis can be an earth shattering event for the entire family due to its sudden onset and continuous life changes. Apart from the child, the family members go through many ups and downs trying to cope with fluctuating sugars, adjustment of […]

10 recommended tests for those with suspected diabetic kidney disease

If you are suffering from diabetes, you need to take special care of your kidneys. While diabetes affects all the crucial organs of the body, kidney failure in diabetics is way too common. High sugar levels erode the capillaries of the organs which slowly and steadily makes the kidneys dysfunctional. Diabetes kidney disease is common in people who […]

Does diabetes affect one’s physical appearance

We talk a lot about how diabetes affects the integral organs of the body, a reason why this condition is called a silent killer. People who suffer from type II diabetes can live with the conditions for years before it comes to the fore. By the time one gets diagnosed with the same the damage […]

How to prevent diabetic kidney disease

There are around 72 million people with diabetes in India and these numbers are expected to increase to 134 million in the next 10-15 years. Uncontrolled diabetes can affect many organs and the kidney is one of the most serious of these complications. On World Kidney Day, its time we start paying attention to this issue. […]

The 10 Commandments of Doctor-Patient Relationship

In the bygone days, doctors were given a status in society which was next only to God. Those were days when we had a ‘family doctor’ was not just a physician but a friend, philosopher and guide. All that changed with increasing specialization and super-specialization in medicine. This has led to distancing the patient from the doctor. […]

Diabetes control in line with changing disease patterns

As World Diabetes Day comes up, here’s how India can protect its people in the time of growing non-communicable diseases Till the 1990s, the majority of deaths in India were due to communicable diseases. Only Kerala and Goa showed a different trend, with more than 50 per cent of the deaths resulting from non-communicable diseases […]

Develop preventive strategies for diabetes

A New Year, to me, has always been about new hopes, new beginnings. I stick to my resolutions religiously. I tell people that once we make a commitment to ourselves, especially by writing down a list of things we want to achieve, a divine help comes in various forms and one by one all the […]

Patients with diabetes can outlive nondiabetics,-Dr V Mohan

New Delhi: Around 50 million people are protected from getting diabetesand that is a huge victory for India, said Dr V Mohan, in ETHealthworld’s webinar on the topic “Preventing Clinical Inertia in Diabetes”. Dr Mohan is the chairman and Chief of Diabetology at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre. of treatment intensification in a patient not at evidence based goals for […]

Can diabetics train for endurance sport

Two of my grandparents had diabetes, though neither of my parents have it. Does it skip a generation and come to the next? As a rule, diabetes does not skip generations. However, if the parents have been careful, maintained ideal body weight, exercised regularly and have been eating healthy, they can avoid diabetes. On the […]

AGP : A Precious tool for people with diabetes

Dr. ASWIN MUKUNDAN, Consultant, Calicut DMDSC Ambulatory Glucose Profile or AGP is one of the latest additions to the revolutionary changes happening in the field of diabetes and its treatment. This tool has incorporated the importance of glycaemic variability in preventing the complications of diabetes. In simpler terms, the variations in blood glucose in a […]

Atlas Of Indian Foods

The double burden of malnutrition places India in a difficult position, because there cannot be one single nutrition health message for the whole country. One way in which the public can be educated about diet and nutrition is to know what exactly is the composition of the various foods that they eat. India suffers from […]

Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Conducts the 6th Edition of International Diabetes Update in Chennai-DtNewsonline

Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Conducts the 6th Edition of International Diabetes Update in Chennai~ Introduced a first-of-its-kind dance routine, THANDAV to promote physical activity as preventive measure for obesity and diabetes in Asian Indian adolescent girls ~~ A record number of over 3000 doctors from across India have participated ~ ~ The three day International Conference […]

Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Conducts the 6th Edition of International Diabetes Update in Chennai-Deccan News

~ Introduced a first-of-its-kind minute dance routine, THANDAV to promote physical activity as preventive measure for obesity and diabetes in Asian Indian adolescent girls ~ ~ A record number of over 3000 doctors from across India have participated ~ ~ The three day International Conference is set to be a confluence of renowned international doctors, […]

Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Conducts the 6th Edition of International Diabetes Update in Chennai-Deccan News

~ Introduced a first-of-its-kind minute dance routine, THANDAV to promote physical activity as preventive measure for obesity and diabetes in Asian Indian adolescent girls ~ ~ A record number of over 3000 doctors from across India have participated ~ ~ The three day International Conference is set to be a confluence of renowned international doctors, […]

Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Conducts the 6th Edition of International Diabetes Update in Chennai-ChennaiOnline

~ Introduced a first-of-its-kind minute dance routine, THANDAV to promote physical activity as preventive measure for obesity and diabetes in Asian Indian adolescent girls ~ ~ A record number of over 3000 doctors from across India have participated ~ ~ The three day International Conference is set to be a confluence of renowned international doctors, […]

Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Conducts the 6th Edition of International Diabetes Update in Chennai-NxtPix News

~Introduced a first-of-its-kind minute dance routine, THANDAV to promote physical activity as preventive measure for obesity and diabetes in Asian Indian adolescent girls ~ ~ A record number of over 3000 doctors from across India have participated ~ ~ The three day International Conference is set to be a confluence of renowned international doctors, scientists […]

Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Conducts the 6th Edition of International Diabetes Update in Chennai- ExpressNews.

Chennai, July 2019: Renowned for its pioneering practices in Diabetology, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre today launched first-of-its-kind minute dance routine, THANDAV, at the 6th edition of its annual flagship conference, International Diabetes Update. Aimed at Promoting physical activity as preventive measure for obesity and diabetes amongst Asian Indian adolescent girls, THANDAV (Taking HIIT And […]

Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Conducts the 6th Edition of International Diabetes Update in Chennai- StarNews

~ Introduced a first-of-its-kind minute dance routine, THANDAV to promote physical activity as preventive measure for obesity and diabetes in Asian Indian adolescent girls ~~ A record number of over 3000 doctors from across India have participated ~~ The three day International Conference is set to be a confluence of renowned international doctors, scientists and […]

Acceptance of diabetes

The three words, “You have diabetes”, usually have a profound effect on the individual, young or old, especially the former. People tend to go through myriad emotions, ranging from guilt, confusion, fear, anger, self –pity and confusion, to even, relief, ultimately. Some people tend to blame themselves, for their poor food habits or erratic lifestyle, […]

Tips to beat the summer heat when you have diabetes

Summer is here, Like all of us, you probably like to go for picnics during vacation. Diabetes is not a barrier for vacation, all you have to do is to take special precautions to beat the summer heat and anticipate the challenging situations. It is a big challenge to beat the summer heat during vacations. […]

Risks and dangers of sugar for diabetic patients

Sugar and sweet consumption have been popular and intrinsic to Indian culture, traditions, and religion from ancient times. Indian festivals portray the rich cultural heritage and significance of our country. Food is an integral part in Indian festival. Indian sweets contain high amount of sugar as well high in saturated and trans fats (prepared using […]

Risk and dangers of smoking for diabetic patients

Diabetes is a metabolic cum vascular syndrome of multiple etiology characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both leading to changes in both small blood vessels and large blood vessels Smoking & Diabetes Cigarette smoking and exposure to tobacco smoke are […]

Risks and causes of prediabetes

Prediabetes is defined when the blood sugar is elevated than the normal values but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes . It is the pre-diagnosis of diabetes. Without lifestyle changes, people with prediabetes are very likely to progress to developing type 2 diabetes. Diagnosis of categories of prediabetes Impaired glucose tolerance and […]

High-risk problems in diabetes

Diabetes is a Metabolic disorder of multiple etiology characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both leading to changes in both small blood vessels and large blood vessels. The high-risk problems in diabetes are retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy and cardiomyopathy. Patients with […]

Blood sugars during pregnancy

How to reduce blood sugars during pregnancy? Maintaining tight blood glucose levels is the most important aspect during pregnancy and it helps to ensure the best chance of a successful pregnancy. Control of diabetes levels is important for people who have diabetes going into their pregnancy as well as people who develop diabetes during their […]

GESTATIONAL DIABETES LEVELS AMONG PREGNANT MOTHERS

Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a condition of high blood glucose levels are detected for the first trimester during pregnancy.  GDM is very common and some studies have reported that 10-20% of pregnant women in India have GDM. Who are at risk of GDM? Older women Overweight or obese. Family history of diabetes If […]

RISK OF HYPERTENSION FOR DIABETIC PATIENTS

Blood pressure is determined both by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure. Hypertension can be asymptomatic. Even without symptoms, damage to blood vessels and heart continues and […]

Obesity- An Impediment to Diabetes

Obesity has been described as the major pandemic of the 21st century and an impediment to diabetes. Estimates of the prevalence rates of obesity vary, but by rough estimates, up to 30% of the population in most developed countries is obese. While obesity is a problem of the underprivileged classes in the West, it is […]

Causes of diabetic nephropathy you should look out for

Dr. Praveen Gangadhara, Consultant Diabetologist, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre – Malleshwaram & Basavanagudi  Diabetes has become the most common cause of Chronic kidney disease in most countries, thanks to the increase in prevalence in diabetes and longevity of the patients. Very often we come across patients in our practice asking ” Doctor, will taking these anti-diabetic […]

The treatment for diabetes: What is new?

Dr. Aswin Mukundan, MD, Consultant, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Speciality Centre, Calicut Diabetes is one such disease which was studied thoroughly and received revolutionary changes since its discovery. The scientific world is making a big leap in the treatment for diabetes, every decade that passes by. It is very significant in India as we stand second […]

Busting the Diabetes and Kidneys Myths

Dr. ASWIN MUKUNDAN, MD draswin@drmohans.com Diabetes and kidney diseases have age old association as more than 50% among the diabetic patients are prone to devolop kidney disease over time. It is important to know how to prevent it from occuring, how to halt the progression and how to detect early. In modern medicine, it is […]

Pregnancy and Blood Sugar: A Conundrum

Dr. ASWIN MUKUNDAN, MD Pregnancy and blood sugar related problems are a big issue in primary health care in developing countries like India. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is found to have a prevalence of around 10% in India which has caused a huge problem for Obstetricians as they need to collaborate with a diabetologist and […]

Type 2 Diabetes Complicating Pregnancy

As Type 2 diabetes is alarmingly escalating, the number of cases arising in women…

Gestational Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes is a major medical complication of pregnancy and is associated with…

Diabetes in Pregnancy

Uncontrolled diabetes in pregnancy leads to spontaneous abortions, birth defects …

Weight Loss in Diabetes

Weight loss helps in better utilisation of insulin by the body…

Unexplained Weight Loss and Diabetes

Weight loss post an individualised diet or physical activity is good for the heart…

Change Lifestyle and Lose Weight

Just for relishing the taste, people ignore the signal sent by the brain to stop eating…

Smoking and Diabetes: The Double Health Hazard

Smoking can accelerate the onset of diabetes related complications…

Diabetes and Cancer

Diabetes increase mortality in people with cancer…

Stress and Non – Compliance : The Double – Edged Sword of Diabetes

Sometimes, fighting with diabetes can be a losing battle, both to the individual and the medical team.

Is Stress the Cause of Your Diabetes?

Several diseases can be caused or worsened by stress and diabetes is also one of the important ones.

Anxiety and Diabetes

Anxiety is a feeling of nervousness, fear or worry.

Junk food eating habit and Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity and diabetes Role of junk food in childhood obesity.

Urinary tract infection and Diabetes

Patients with diabetes acquire urinary tract infections (UTIs) very often.

Diabetic Nephropathy

Diabetic nephropathy usually progresses slowly through several stages.

Insulin Resistance

Insulin resistance (IR) is the decreased ability to respond to the effects of insulin…

Do it right and Do it now

Insulin resistance (IR) is a condition characterized by a decreased ability to respond to the effects of insulin…

Hypoglycemia (Low Sugar)

Hypoglycemia is generally experienced when blood sugar levels drop lower than 60 mg/dL.

Some Tips for Foot Care in Diabetes

Wash feet everyday and make sure that you dry them thoroughly. Inspect between toes.

Role of Podiatry in Diabetes Care

Diabetes affects the foot primarily due to the development of nerve disease (neuropathy).

Benefits of Physical Activity in Preventing Diabetes

Doing any regular physical activity is better than doing nothing.

Diabetes and Exercise

The prevalence of diabetes has increased substantially, particularly in developing countries.

Prevention and Management of Diabetes

To prevent diabetes-related visual impairment.

Importance of Exercise for Diabetes

Exercise delays the onset of diabetes, helps in control of diabetes…

Eye and Diabetes

All structures of the eye are susceptible to the harmful effects of diabetes.

Diabetes and Diet

Diabetes mellitus affects the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, fat, water and electrolytes.

Brown Rice

Diabetes and cardiovascular diseases are increasing exponentially in India.

Diabetes and Periodontal Disease

Periodontal diseases are infections of the gums and bone that hold the teeth in place.

Behavioural changes

MI is based on an underlying model of the stages that people go through in deciding whether to change.

Barriers to Compliance

Social support plays an important role in diabetes management…

Diabetes and Hypertension

Hypertension is an extremely common co-morbid condition in diabetes…

Basic Truths About Breakfast

Researchers say that eating a good breakfast can protect against weight gain, diabetes, and heart diseases.

Diabetes and Depression

Diabetes and depression can be likened to two sides of a coin, wherein there is a biological…

Acceptance of Diabetes

The three words, “You have diabetes”, usually have a profound effect on the individual, young or old.

Smoking and Diabetes

Smoking not only increases the risk of diabetes, it is extremely risky when one has diabetes

Alcohol and Diabetes

Alcoholism can interfere with diabetes management, whether you have Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes.

Atherosclerosis and Diabetes

Atherosclerosis can get worse over time, but it’s also preventable…

Diabetes and Heart Disease

Hypertension or high blood pressure can lead to heart disease.

Diabetes-Related Eye Problems

Diabetes-related eye disease has a strong relationship to the control of blood sugar and duration of diabetes.

Dos and Don’ts in Diabetes

A diabetes person’s diet need not be a complete deviation from the normal diet.