by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Jun 19, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Diabetes Kidney Disease – Diabetic Nephropathy What is diabetic nephropathy? Nephropathy is the deterioration of the kidneys. The final stage of nephropathy is called end-stage renal disease, or ESRD. Diabetes is the most common cause of ESRD, accounting for...
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Jun 18, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about diabetes: i. Am I at increased risk of developing diabetes? How...
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Jun 12, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
High blood sugar in diabetes causes the lens of the eye to swell, which changes your ability to see. To correct this kind of eye problem, you need to get your blood sugar back into the target range (90-130 milligrams per deciliter or mg/dL before meals, and less than...
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Jun 9, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
You must remember that Exercise and Yoga can do wonder in Diabetes Management Specific asanas have great effect on the pancreas and other glands, such as adrenal, thyroid and sex glands. The muscle and organs of abdominal area are fully activated due to this asana....
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Jun 6, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Seek advice if: i. Unable to eat or drinkii. Loss of fluids due to repeated vomiting or diarrheaiii. Very high blood sugar levels (higher than 25 mmol/l) despite taking more insuliniv. Persistent keytones or large keytonesv. Blood glucose levels are lowvi. You become...
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | Jun 3, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Diabetes often goes undetected because symptoms can be attributed to many other causes and some patients experience no symptoms or fail to heed warning signs. Possible indicators of diabetes include: Symptoms of Diabetes:i. Frequent Urinationii. Always Hungryiii....
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | May 28, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Before people develop type 2 diabetes, they almost always have “pre-diabetes” – blood glucose levels that are higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. It is an golden opportunity, you can prevent diabetes at this stage...
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | May 26, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Non-modifiable Risk Factors There are a variety of risk factors and lifestyle choices that can contribute to type 2 diabetes and heart disease, which is the leading cause of death among American men and women. Some of these factors are modifiable , meaning they can be...
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | May 26, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, and young adults. In this form of diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes insulin because the body’s immune system has attacked and destroyed the pancreatic cells...
by Dr. N K Singh - MD, FICP | May 26, 2020 | Diabetes Insights-English
Diabetes is a disorder in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes continues to be a mystery, although both genetics...
