A diabetes dietsimply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes, with foods that are naturally rich in nutrients, low in fats and calories. Key elements are fruits, vegetables and whole grains. A good diabetes diet may also be a good eating plan for anyone.
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Signs and symptoms of diabetes
There may be signs and symptoms related to diabetes that we deem worrying to warrant a visit to the physician.
What is diabetes?
Diabetes is a long-term medical condition in which the blood glucose levels of a person remain higher than normal most of the time. It occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when insulin does not work properly. Insulin is a hormone that reduces the blood glucose levels.
Tips for Managing Insomnia
Do you have insomnia? It is estimated that between 10% and 20% of the Singapore population experience insomnia. This can be in the form of difficulty falling asleep, remaining asleep, or waking up too early.
Why the world still needs TCM?
I recently caught up with a relative whom I have not met for a long time. During our conversation, she reminded me how sick I was most of the time, usually respiratory conditions. I recalled all the visits to my uncle’s TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) clinic whenever I fell ill.