by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Apr 4, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Diabetes is a Greek word. The term diabetes was first used by Aretius in the second century. It is a Greek word meaning siphon. Aretius used such a term because in this disease water does not stay in the body and uses the man’s body like a channel. At the time,... 
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Apr 4, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
A quack claims that eating gills of live fish ends diabetes forever. Once a diabetes patient came for checkup. After testing, his serum creatine was 9 mg. It was found that he was in kidney failure. Had to refer him. After he returned I talked to him in detail. His... 
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Mar 31, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Your life will not be deserted by sugar. Many new medicines and techniques are going to be a gift for the patients of diabetes in the coming days. These things are updated every year at the conference of the ADA(American Diabetes Association and EASD(European... 
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Mar 31, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Remove misconceptions. • What you eat is related to carbohydrate, protein, or fat. In some foods, such as milk, all three are present.• A balanced diet for the common man is also right for the patient of diabetes.• It is not the scenario that diabetic patients should... 
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Mar 31, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
The journey of thousands of miles starts with one step! The main message is:• Work hard physically.• Walk.• Do aerobic exercises.• Do yoga.• Play Badminton.• Regular bicycling• Do swimming.• If there is land nearby, then pick up the spade.• Do not eat so-called modern... 
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Mar 31, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Diabetes has a lot to do with mental stress. Mental stress is the most important risk factor for heart diseases nowadays. We should be surrounded by positive thoughts – understanding and adopting such a system will be an important step towards preventing heart...