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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.

Carbohydrate Counting Simplified

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How Diabetes Affects Women

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way your body processes blood sugar (glucose). Women can be affected by diabetes in different ways than men due to hormonal differences and other factors. In this blog, we will explore how diabetes affects women and what women can do to manage their diabetes effectively. Increased Risk […]

Tips to lose weight for people with diabetes

Controlling one’s weight is a common goal for many people, but individuals with type 2 diabetes especially need to focus on it. Carrying extra weight makes the body more resistant to insulin, which makes it harder to control blood sugar. According to the World Health Organization,90% of people with type 2 diabetes are overweight or […]

Ways To Celebrate Diabetes Friendly Valentine’s Day

People all over the world have already begun planning extravagant gestures for their loved ones ahead of the month of love. When either or both partners have diabetes, care needs to be taken so that the celebrations do not end up derailing the hard-won progress made in controlling the disorder. Valentine’s Day can make people […]

5 Best And Worst Fruits For People With Diabetes

Some fruits are good for people with diabetes, while others are not. However, every fruit has its own benefits and can be consumed on a regular basis, weekly or seasonally. Like many other foods, fruit can make your blood sugar go up. If this happens too often, your HbA1c, or average blood sugar level, can […]

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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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

Declare June 2021 as diabetes control month The Hindu- Click to read

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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