Myths About Knee Replacement The fear of knee replacement surgery is a common concern that often prevents people from seeking much-needed relief. For many, the thought of undergoing such a significant procedure is daunting, largely due to widespread myths about knee replacement. People frequently worry about potential complications, lengthy recovery times, and the overall effectiveness [...]
Emergency Gallbladder Surgery I had a 2 cm gallstone stuck in the neck of my gallbladder which had been causing acute pain in my upper abdomen & back for the last few months, leading me to visit the ER three times in the last month alone, hence the need for emergency gallbladder surgery. Over the [...]
Role of Time in Range in Managing Diabetes Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) has simplified the process of tracking glucose levels for people with diabetes. It's painfree, requires no finger pricks and gives real-time glucose data. In my last post, I shared the benefits of using FreeStyle Libre, a CGM device, in managing diabetes effectively. FreeStyle [...]
Uterus Removal Surgery for Fibroids In April 2023, I underwent abdominal Hysterectomy surgery to remove my uterus due to Uterine Fibroids. It has now been 5 months since the procedure, and I feel ready to share my experience with the world. Ideally, I should have waited one more month to share this health update, as [...]
Onion Oil Brands in the Market Dealing with dry and damaged hair can be a real struggle especially when dandruff and hair fall decide to tag along. This can be extremely frustrating, isn't it? Well, fret not! With the right hair care routine and products, you can restore your locks to their healthy and lustrous [...]
CGM helps Monitor Glucose and Manage Diabetes Better Continuous Glucose Monitoring and CGM devices have gained popularity in the past few years. Now more people are choosing CGM over BGM (Blood Glucose Monitoring) as a better means to manage their diabetes. And, this, in turn is helping them to take control of their overall health. [...]
Common Causes of Eye Irritation Eye irritation is a common and unpleasant condition that affects many people and can manifest in several forms, ranging from mild discomfort to serious medical complications. Here are the 7 common causes of eye irritation. To treat eye irritation effectively, it is important to first identify its symptoms and causes. [...]
Life in Bangalore - Memories of 2022 Hello everyone, are you ready to bid goodbye to 2022 and welcome the New Year 2023? The one thing that I always do in December is to reflect upon the events that happened so far in the year. It's like revisiting the memories we made and the lessons [...]
Traveling with someone living with Diabetes Recently, when I attended the session on Living Fully With Diabetes, I realized that it is such a common condition. Almost everyone around me has someone or the other in their family who has it. Even my husband is diabetic. But I never talked about it on my blog [...]
Painless way to monitor your glucose levels Diabetes (Type 2) is the most common lifestyle disease nowadays. In simple words, we say, a person with diabetes has high blood sugar levels. And, this high blood sugar can lead to many health problems. However, diabetes can be managed. The first step to managing diabetes is glucose [...]