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No more mealtime pricks: Inhaled insulin arrives in India to tackle ‘needle phobia’

January 16, 2026 11:34 am

This form of rapid-acting inhaled insulin, recently introduced in India by the name Afrezza, is said to offer an important alternative for selected patients who are otherwise reluctant to start insulin therapy

6 fruits that do not raise blood sugar levels when consumed mindfully

January 01, 2026 5:22 pm

When you choose wisely and eat mindfully, certain fruits can be part of a smart diet that supports healthy blood sugar levels

'How do doctors decide when a type 2 diabetic patient should stop oral medications and start insulin injections?'

December 10, 2025 9:29 am

Some people need insulin only temporarily — for example, during infections, after surgery, or when glucose levels are extremely high at diagnosis

Vidya Malavade tries one-week of 'sugar-free, grain-free' anti-inflammatory diet, says it 'helps with insulin resistance'

November 09, 2025 4:46 pm

And some form of exercise or movement is highly encouraged, shared Vidya, 52

This is what happens to the body when you are a pre-diabetic and have fatty liver

November 05, 2025 9:30 am

Regular physical activity and limiting alcohol intake are equally important

'Why is it that I need to take insulin if my blood sugar reading is 7.6 per cent? My doctor insists, and I don’t want to. Can I resist him?'

November 04, 2025 9:30 am

High sugar silently harms blood vessels and organs

Try to maintain at least a two-hour gap between dinner and bedtime

This is what happens to the body when you eat dinner after 8 pm for 6 months

October 29, 2025 5:52 pm

Over months, the effects may compound, affecting your long-term health in ways you might not immediately notice.

Learn how to interpret blood sugar readings for type 1 diabetes

Blood sugar readings: Here’s what those numbers really mean for people with type 1 diabetes

October 16, 2025 5:26 pm

Expert explains how to interpret blood sugar readings for type 1 diabetes and what triggers sudden spikes or crashes

Can cold showers genuinely affect insulin sensitivity in a meaningful way?

Can cold showers really improve insulin sensitivity?

October 15, 2025 9:30 am

Even a brief exposure to cold could potentially activate certain processes in the body

'My husband's fasting sugar remains 160 to 170 mg/dl. He doesn't feel any weakness, always walks and cares for his diet too. His PP sugar is also the same. Should he start medicine?'

October 14, 2025 11:30 am

The aim is not simply to lower the sugar levels, though, but to avoid long-term complications

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Did you know: Sleeping with a night light on can affect your blood sugar

April 09, 2025 3:52 pm

Learn how you can optimize your sleep environment for better health.

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