Summary South Asians, including Asian Indians, have a distinct body composition known as the “Asian Indian Phenotype” or “thin-fat phenotype,” characterized by higher body fat, visceral fat, and lower skeletal muscle mass compared to other populations. The Asian Indian Phenotype contributes to an increased risk of insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, dyslipidemia, and […]
Summary: Jaggery, a traditional sweetener, is often considered a healthier alternative to sugar due to its micronutrient content. However, for people with diabetes, jaggery can be just as harmful as sugar because it contains sucrose, a simple carbohydrate that gets rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream and can cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels.
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According to a WHO (world health organization) report, India has nearly 73 million people living with diabetes in 2017 and this number is estimated to go up to 100 million by 2030. The life time risk of a diabetic to develop a diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is 15%, which means 15 out of every 100
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The anatomy of healthy eating There are 3 kinds of people in the world: 1) Those who know the right thing and do the right thing2) Those who know the right thing but do not do the right thing3) Those who do not know the right thing and do not do the right thing In this
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