Dr. Soujanya Manthripragada

Last updated on September 4th, 2023Diabetes is one of the most chronic health conditions in today’s time, and its incidence has been increasing exponentially. The condition is challenging for medical experts all over the world. Among youngsters, diabetes is increasing because of their inactive lifestyle and poor dietary choices. According to recent data from ICMR (Indian …

Last updated on October 11th, 2023Metformin is the first-choice medicine for type 2 diabetes; it is known to reduce the levels of blood glucose (safely). Also, it’s both effective and well-tolerated and is considered the first-line treatment of diabetes, as per the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Generally, Metformin does not create a problem for diabetic patients …

Last updated on November 2nd, 2023Nowadays, a lot of people eat peanuts either in the form of salted and roasted snacks, as peanut butter or as candy bars.  But are peanuts good for diabetics?  Diabetics must ensure their blood glucose levels do not spike too promptly and too far. Here, diet plays a key role. They …

Last updated on September 29th, 2023Monitoring your blood glucose level is an important part of healthcare. Your blood sugar level tells a lot about your health. There are numbers of blood glucose monitoring tests to measure your blood glucose levels. Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) or Glucose Tolerance Test is one of them. This test checks …