Dr. Ashwini Sarode Chandrashekara

Last updated on August 30th, 2022As the name itself infers, Diabetic Retinopathy is a diabetes-related complication that affects the eyes of the patient. The main cause of this problem is harm to the blood vessels of the light-sensitive tissue present at the retina. At the initial stage, diabetic retinopathy may not show any symptoms but can …

Last updated on April 12th, 2024The amount of glucose (“sugar” expressed in mg/dL) present in the blood fluctuates during the day and at night. Our body maintains a level of blood glucose for metabolism.  According to the American Diabetes Association, the normal sugar level in a healthy body is less than 100 mg/dL. However, these blood …

Last updated on September 27th, 2023Nearly 400 million people in the world have diabetes.  In addition, it is estimated that 8 million people may be undiagnosed by the disease or are unaware of their health condition . It is therefore essential that we increase awareness regarding diabetes. The first step is to know about the key …

Last updated on September 27th, 2023Diabetes is rising in India and worldwide at a faster pace than ever. More than 7.7 crore Indians are at risk of diabetes. Unhealthy lifestyles and food adulteration are the top reasons for such a rise. With such a huge portion of the population at risk of this ailment and crores …

Last updated on September 30th, 2022People with diabetes need proper care and medications to live a healthy life. Negligence to their health can give them serious health complications and sometimes prove fatal for their life. Lifestyle modification is a great help to control blood sugar levels. However, many people with diabetes need medications to keep their …

Last updated on January 31st, 2022 Summary Diabetic neuropathy is a condition that causes nerve damage. It develops slowly. There are different types of neuropathies that affect various nerves in your body. Thus, you can get a variety of symptoms. A study done in 2018 reveals there were more than 82.5 lakh hospital discharges with diabetes-related …