Dr. Priyanka Chakravarty Indu

Last updated on August 16th, 2023Namaste, health-conscious readers! In a country where flavours explode like fireworks and traditional remedies hold a special place, we find ourselves wondering: Is papaya good for diabetes patients? So today, we’ll uncover the truth behind this sweet and succulent fruit and its potential benefits for those battling diabetes. In this article, …

Last updated on November 1st, 2023The impact of diabetes is rising in the world, including in India. According to the National Institute of Health U.S.A., diabetes patients grew from 7.1% in 2009 to around 9% in 2019. This percentage is expected to escalate further in the coming years. Diabetic patients have always been flooded with advice …

The stored form of glucose as glycogen. It is a huge multi-branched polymer of glucose. It accumulates in response to insulin. Glucagon hormone breaks it down into glucose. The storage of glycogen occurs in the liver and muscles. Also, it delivers readily available fuel sources to the body in case blood sugar levels lower down. Read …

Last updated on October 17th, 2022Diabetes is a type of metabolic disease. It results from high blood glucose levels in the body. For diabetic people, either their body fails to produce enough insulin. Or it may not use the produced amount in an effective manner. This occurs when the immune system in the body attacks the …

Junk foods are far and wide. They can be seen in rest shops, vending machines, hotels, or stadiums. They are even sold in bookstores, movie theatres, or gas stations. Also, there are non-stop advertising agencies seen promoting these junk foods on television. Junk foods are rich in calories and low in nutritional value. Generally, these food …

Last updated on August 30th, 2022As the holy month of Ramadan is underway, Muslims across the world are observing fast everyday before dawn till sunset. Not eating or drinking anything for about 14-15 hours everyday is called intermittent fasting. Well, this type of fasting is also widely popular among the people looking to lose weight. It, …