Amid the rising mercury, it is important that you keep yourself hydrated, especially people with diabetes. This is because they tend to get dehydrated more quickly than others. Dehydration can cause their blood sugar levels to rise. Their body at times is not able to effectively cool down as certain […]
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Can Sugar Cause Anxiety?
A single ice-cream sundae can’t cause anxiety. But eating a ton of refined sugar on the reg can increase your risk of developing anxiety and other mood concerns. There’s also a chance sugar can make your symptoms worse. Here’s the sweet scoop. The occasional sweet treat won’t cause anxiety. However, […]
Having high blood sugar and cholesterol levels in your THIRTIES raise risk of dementia, experts say
Having high blood sugar and cholesterol levels in your THIRTIES raise risk of dementia, experts say Boston University scientists looked at blood fat and cholesterol levels They found those with higher levels in their 30s were more at risk of Alzheimer’s Disease is one of the biggest killers in the […]
How to Keep Blood Sugar Stable, According to Diabetes Doctors
Drinking plenty of water can help keep blood sugar spikes at bay. Image Credit: MixMedia/E+/GettyImages Diabetes affects your body’s ability to use glucose, aka sugar. That’s why, if you have the condition — or its precursor, prediabetes — it’s important to keep your blood sugar levels in check to avoid […]
10 healthy food swaps that will help manage blood sugar, diabetes
People with prediabetes or diabetes need to be extremely careful with their eating habits. As such, sometimes it can get tricky to ascertain which foods and drinks make for the best choices. But worry not, here are 10 picks by Dr Ganesh Kadhe, associate director, nutrition medical and scientific affairs, […]
infant diet: Why you shouldn’t give sugar to your kids before they turn 2 and tips to limit it
Lisa Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences I remember a decade ago sitting in front of my 9-month-old daughter, who was in her high chair, and trying to spoon-feed her a pureed green vegetable. It didn’t matter if it was peas, green beans or something else, because the outcome was […]