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How to deal with pricks!

Chellaram128 Nov, 2023Health

?Don't do Diabetes in the dark? - a quote I stand by and promote very often. It basically translates to knowing your values and trends and fine-tuning your treatment based on those numbers. Monitoring is one of the most important pillars of Diabetes management. We all know it. We all promote it. But do we know the true feeling of those 'pricks'?

Mind Your Language Jazz Sethi discusses the importance of mindful communication with people with Dia

Chellaram101 Aug, 2023Health

When I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes 14 years ago, I was in such a paradoxical space. My mind was like a vacuum, empty and numb, and at the same time I was bombarded with information, numbers, names, dosages and techniques and it was overwhelming, to say the least. And in that very instance, all I really wanted was someone to look me in the eye and say ?it's going to be alright?.

Beverage Consumption and Death in People with Type 2 Diabetes

Chellaram126 Jun, 2023Health

Researchers studied whether drinking different beverages affected risk of heart attacks and strokes in people with Type 2 Disease. 15,486 people with Type 2 Diabetes participated in the study. The participants underwent follow-ups for a period of almost two decades.

The Mandala Metaphor Dr Unnikrishnan AG, Editor

Chellaram103 Jun, 2023Health

Mrs. Prakash was becoming increasingly concerned about a cascade of health problems during the last decade. She was sixty years old, retired and wealthy. In spite of eating the most nutritious food available and exercising every day, she had developed Diabetes when she was 48 years. A few years later, she developed high blood pressure and had high cholesterol levels. Mrs. Prakash was following appropriate schedule for testing and monitoring and was also taking her medicines on time. When she was 59, she required a stent for a blockage in one of the arteries to her heart. Last week, she had been discharged from the hospital for a hip fracture when she slipped while climbing down stairs. Mrs. Prakash?s questions were - ?I am doing everything right. Why are all these problems happening to me? Why me? Will these happen again? What can I do to start again on a clean slate and prevent them forever??

Tech to defeat hypoglycemia Source: Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, 2023

Chellaram127 May, 2023Health

Researchers looked to identify if non-invasive machine learning could be used to identify early signs of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) in people with Type 1 Diabetes while they were driving a car. Driving a vehicle involves the complex management of speed, braking, and steering. High levels of cognitive, executive, and psychomotor functions are required, all of which are affected negatively by hypoglycemia. The researchers looked at combined driving (CAN) and eye tracking (ET) data. A Controller Area Network

Travel diary Dr Unnikrishnan AG, Editor

Chellaram124 Apr, 2023Health

The ground shook under my feet. The customary wail pierced through the rumble of the crowd. As the train strode into the railway station, its regal light infused the platform with a golden glow. This juxtaposed well with the darkening blue sky. I tried to reach my compartment. However, it took time as I had to move against the tide of people trying to move in the opposite direction. Finally, as I was boarding the train, my feet seemed to tremble. I realized then, that I had missed the green signal and the customary whistle. This meant that as I was climbing onto the train, the train was already in motion. I almost slipped and fell back onto the platform. Fortunately, a strong arm grabbed my arm and firmly pulled me into the train. ?Hi, take it easy,? he said. He looked to be in his early twenties and appeared lean and wiry, yet strong. ?Thanks,? I replied.

Diabetes Health Magazine In India

Chellaram101 Feb, 2023Health

Diabetes Health Magazine is an awareness initiative by Chellaram Foundation. The bi-monthly magazine published by Chellaram Foundation, to generate awareness about Diabetes, and to try and make an impact on the alarming Diabetes situation in India. The contents of the magazine comprise articles related to Diabetes care, management and lifestyle modifications. Over the months, we will bring to our readers exclusive news, articles, scientific information and stories of people who have succeeded in living a healthy life despite Diabetes.