Prediabetes means your blood sugar is higher than normal but not yet in the diabetes range. It usually causes no symptoms, so most people find out only from a routine blood test. The good news is that this stage is a window of opportunity: the right changes to food,...
Fatty liver disease in India often comes to attention during testing for another problem. It is closely associated with diabetes and other metabolic risk factors. Quick answer: Fatty liver may have no symptoms. Assessment focuses on the cause and the risk of liver...
PCOS in Indian women can affect periods, skin, fertility and metabolic health. This guide explains symptoms, diagnosis and the link with diabetes risk. Quick answer: PCOS is a hormonal and metabolic condition. Irregular periods, excess hair growth and acne warrant...
Quick answer: HbA1c measures your average blood sugar over the past 3 months — no fasting needed, one sample, done anytime. Normal is below 5.7%. Prediabetes is 5.7–6.4%. Diabetes is 6.5% or above. The target for most diabetics is below 7.0%. A 1% reduction in HbA1c...
Quick answer: Blood sugar of 200 mg/dL or above two hours after eating is above normal and falls in the diabetic range by WHO and ADA criteria. A single reading does not confirm diabetes — but it does mean you need a fasting glucose test and HbA1c done promptly. In...
Yes — diabetics can eat biryani. But portion size, food pairing, and timing make the difference between a manageable meal and a blood sugar spike. This guide from Dr. Ram Kumar at Boston Diabetes, Gachibowli gives you an honest, practical answer based on how biryani...
