Diabetes English

Dry mouth is counted as a common symptom in diabetes which is medically called ‘xerostomia’. It can be a symptom of both- Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. It's equally common in non-diabetics. If your mouth feels dry frequently and you suspect that you have diabetes or have been diagnosed with the condition, it’s […]

Walking is one of the most popular and most recommended physical activities to control diabetes. An activity that can be done anywhere and doesn’t require any equipment. Studies show that morning walk is equally rewarding for diabetes patients in getting them to control their blood sugar level. Along with this, it helps in keeping their […]

Many times there are warts and marks on the skin which do not appear to be harmful. However, they become troublesome with time. Seborrheic keratosis is one such condition that can be identified by wart-like growth on the skin, except for palms and soles. Mostly, these are not very problematic. People do seek treatment for […]

Everyone wants a healthy vision. However, with the changing atmosphere, our own evolution, and the increasing amount of time we are spending on our screens, a healthy vision is mostly available via surgeries or spectacles. However, we need to know all about the eyes and the conditions that can affect them, so that we can […]

Glucose is a sugar type that your body requires for energy and is acquired by it by converting the carbohydrates that you consume into glucose. A urine glucose test, to put it in simple terms, is a test that is conducted to determine if there is a high level of glucose present in your urine. This […]

Athlete’s foot, referred to as tinea pedis in medical terminology, is a fungal skin infection of the feet. These infections, known as tinea infections, especially thrive in warm, damp, and moist environments. The skin condition varies from mild to moderate, but can lead to a serious disease if left untreated for long. However, it is […]

Skin tags are flesh-coloured growths that protrude out of your skin. These usually hang between areas where your skin rubs together. For example, your neck, armpits, groin region, thighs, eyelids, or the space under your breasts and abdominal region.  Skin tags are connected to the skin by a peduncle, a thin stalk. These usually hang out […]

Ulcers, usually, are open sores or wounds at the skin’s surface which do not heal quickly or easily as a normal wound should. Instead, they take a lot of time and the healing process is slow and painful. Mostly, ulcers happen on feet and hands, but they can even affect other areas such as the […]

HbA1c Test, also known as the A1c test, is glycated haemoglobin or glycosylated haemoglobin test. It is conducted to figure out the average blood sugar level of the past three months. That means this test will assess as to what per cent of haemoglobin in your body is sugar-coated. Although glucose monitoring at home serves […]

During your normal digestion process, your stomach contracts to break down food and pass it to the small intestine. Gastroparesis is a condition which disrupts the stomach’s contraction and interferes in your digestive procedures. Gastroparesis that is caused due to diabetes is called diabetic gastroparesis. Gastroparesis can be caused by diabetes due to its effects on […]