Dr. Ashwini Sarode Chandrashekara

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 …

Last updated on September 3rd, 2023Your diet is a major part of controlling your diabetes. Look for healthy diet options for diabetes to enjoy a healthy life. Include those food items in your diet that contain low carbs and high fiber. This helps in the slow absorption of carbs in your body and reduced the rate …