Every year, World Diabetes Day serves as an important occasion to raise awareness about the global health crisis posed by diabetes. On November 14, 2024, the theme is “Breaking Barriers, Bridging Gaps,” which highlights the need for accessible, affordable, and quality care for everyone affected by diabetes. It calls for the reduction of disparities in…
High blood sugar will make complications from diabetes much worse. Complications from diabetes are higher risks to heart, kidneys, eyes, and your general health in individuals with both high blood pressure and diabetes. Let’s discuss some of the reasons why managing blood pressure becomes important for people with diabetes and practical steps one could take…
As per WHO, Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are collectively responsible for more than 74% of all deaths worldwide including heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes. NCDs cause significant morbidity and mortality, both in urban and rural population and across all socio-economic strata with considerable loss in potentially productive years of life including maximum…