How will you know your blood glucose level is too low? Hypoglycemia occurs when your blood glucose level falls too low, lower than 4.0 mmol/L. It can occur in people with type 2 diabetes, but it’s most common in type 1 diabetes. Low blood glucose levels are very dangerous when left untreated and that is why […]
Month: February 2023
The Health Benefits of Adopting a Vegetarian Diet
A vegetarian diet, rich in plant-based foods such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and grains, offers numerous health benefits including weight management, diabetes control, and prevention of heart disease and cancer. There are different types of vegetarians: strict vegans, lacto vegetarians, lacto-ovo vegetarians, and flexitarians. A well-planned diet is crucial to avoid deficiencies in nutrients like iron, vitamin D, and B12. Diverse plant foods ensure adequate nutrient intake.
This is Why Your Alcohol will make You Fat
The alcohol that we binge on without any second thoughts, can get you bedridden faster than you’d ever imagine. Showing up to weekend events has become the order of the day, and what’s fun if there isn’t any alcohol? You ask. No one ever thinks about the consequences of anything until it’s too late, you […]
The Effects of Overeating: When You Consume Excess Food
Overeating, or consuming more calories than the body needs for its energy expenditure and maintenance. Can have various negative effects on both short-term and long-term health. A healthy diet comprises the 5 most common food groups and each food group has its specific daily recommended intake. There’s a very good reason for that kind of […]
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Strange symptoms of Diabetes!
Fruity breath odour can be a sign of certain medical conditions, and it is often associated with a condition called ketosis. Ketosis occurs when the body starts using fat for energy instead of carbohydrates, leading to the production of ketones. The fruity smell is attributed to the presence of acetone, one of the ketones, which is released through the breath…
