Tag: Diabetes
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Ajay Pathak – The hero who bid adieu to obesity
Born and brought up in Delhi, Ajay Pathak was never a victim of obesity. This aspect of his life changed over the last 16 years. His job demanded a lot of travel out of him, coupled with his love for junk food, Ajay became overweight to an extent that the scales would never go below […]
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5 Reasons to Snack on Flax Seeds
Also known as linseeds, flax seeds come from flax, one of the oldest fiber crops in the world. Originally cultivated in China and Egypt, these little brown seeds are known for their health benefits since long. It’s said that Charlemagne, king of the Franks during the 8th century, believed so strongly in them that he […]
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How a Good Diet and Exercise Routine Helps Control Diabetes
One of the myths surrounding diabetes is that it is the outcome of overindulgence in sweets, when in reality it’s a lifestyle disorder. Which is why fostering healthy lifestyle habits – including choosing the right diet and exercising regularly — is key to controlling diabetes which, left unchecked, could result in severe complications leading to […]
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World Diabetes Day: Here’s Everything You Need to Know About it
Once described as a ‘silent killer’, the numbers associated with diabetes are a loud wake-up call today. According to the International Diabetes Federation, in 2017, 425 million adults (20-79 years) were living with diabetes; India is home to 72 million of them. Deaths due to diabetes have increased largely, and these fatalities have been primarily […]