Dr. Ashwini Sarode Chandrashekara

Last updated on October 10th, 2023Diabetes itself is not a problem unless it shows any symptoms. But it’s a metabolic condition that leads to certain complications if not controlled. Slow healing of the wounds, heart and kidney problems, lactic acidosis, and diabetic neuropathy are some complications of diabetes. Also, leg problems such as diabetic foot, leg …

Last updated on July 4th, 2024Diabetic gastroparesis is a chronic condition characterized by delayed gastric emptying without any mechanical obstruction in the stomach. It is a common complication of diabetes mellitus and results from autonomic neuropathy affecting the vagus nerve, which regulates stomach muscles. This condition significantly impacts the quality of life of those affected, leading …

Last updated on November 1st, 2023An HbA1C blood test or A1C test measures the average blood sugar level for the past 3 months or 90 days. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) recommends using A1C tests to diagnose prediabetes, type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Hb (Hemoglobin) is a protein found in RBC (red blood cells), whose …

Last updated on May 11th, 2022Testing for blood sugar levels at home is the easiest and most affordable way for diabetics before it brings about problems. This is helpful as diabetes does not always lead to signs, particularly in the early phase. Read this blog to know how to test for diabetes at home. For individuals …

Last updated on September 7th, 2023What Does mg/dL mean? There are different units used to measure blood glucose levels, and one such unit is mg/dL. When the amount of glucose or sugar in the blood is measured in terms of mass concentration, it’s called mg/dL. The mg/dL full form is milligrams per deciliter. To simply understand …

Last updated on September 27th, 2022Insulin is an essential hormone for metabolism in the human body. Its primary purpose is to move grape sugar (glucose) from the blood into the cells. There, the sugar molecules are needed to generate energy. Read this blog to learn about types of insulin with the help of a chart. Understanding …