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How to Control Diabetes: Early Signs & Lifestyle Changes

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body processes blood sugar. Recognising the early signs of diabetes, including frequent urination, increased thirst, fatigue, and unexplained weight changes, can help you take timely action. Lifestyle changes for diabetes, such as a healthy diet, regular exercise, stress management, and proper sleep, play a crucial role in controlling blood sugar and preventing complications. Understanding diabetes symptoms early and adopting effective strategies can empower you to manage your health naturally and reduce long-term risks.

Dr. Shreya Sharma In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Mar 17 , 2026

Why December Makes You Feel Lazy: Sunlight & Winter Fatigue

Every December, it starts quietly. Mornings feel heavier. Getting out of bed takes longer. Tasks that felt manageable in October now feel draining. Even people who usually stay energetic begin to describe themselves as lazy or unmotivated. Many blame the cold, the festive food, or end-of-year burnout. But there is a deeper, less discussed reason behind this seasonal slowdown.

Dr. Shreya Sharma In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Jan 09 , 2026

Why is Obesity a Common Problem in Children?

Obesity in children is considered to be an epidemic today. In our country, at one end we have starving kids dying due to infections, diarrhoea, etc and at the other, obese kids causing early morbidity in the form of Hypertension, Diabetes, Fatty liver, etc increasing the health burden on the country.

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 2 min read

Is My Child OVERWEIGHT?

1. How do I know if my child is overweight? Calculation of the Body Mass Index (BMI) can help us assess whether your child is overweight or obese. BMI can be calculated as follows; BMI = child's weight (kg)/ [child's height (metres)]2 For example 6 year old boy weighing 24 kg with a height of 110 cms. BMI= 22/ (1.1)2 = 22/1.21 = 19.8 kg/m2 As per the BMI chart below his, BMI is above 95 percentile, hence this boy is obese. 2. Is it good to know that my child is obese? Dr Vaishakhi Rusta

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

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Simple Home Remedies For Loose Motions

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Feb 22 , 2018 | 1 min read

Indian Diet Plan In Pregnancy

To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.

Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics

Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read

What to Eat in Loose Motion - Do's and Dont's

When you have loose motions, the most effective way to return to full health is by changing your diet. There are many foods which can help you to soothe your stomach, but there are some foods that can irritate your stomach. We'll proceed by listing out some of the things that you should and shouldn't do when you have loose motions.

Max Team In Internal Medicine

Mar 21 , 2018 | 1 min read

How Can Squint be Corrected?

Many people think that squint is a permanent condition and cannot be corrected. But the truth is that eyes can be straightened at any age. Commonly known as “Strabismus”, where the eyes are not aligned in the same direction, this can be present only part of the time, in one or alternating between two eyes. The squinting may turn in (converge), turn out (diverge) or sometimes turn up or down.

Max Team In Ophthalmology Eye Care / Ophthalmology

Nov 13 , 2020 | 1 min read

What is JUVENILE DIABETES?

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi says, if a child is suffering from this condition, he/she may not be able to produce their own insulin because their sugar levels remain high. These children need daily injections of insulin- which are available in an injectable form as other forms are unstable. Generally known as Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Juvenile Diabetes is seen in Children between 5-15 years of age. Surprisingly, the incidence has increased in children younger than 5 years. There are several differences

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 1 min read

What is the Reason for Delayed Puberty in Children?

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi says, puberty is a term that is used for the transition from a boy into a man or girl into a woman. Normal pubertal changes occur between 9-12 years of age in girls and 10-13 years of age in boys. Certain hormones are released from the brain which stimulates the testicles in boys to produce testosterone (male hormone) and the ovaries in girls to produce oestrogen (female hormone). Testosterone and oestrogen further bring about sexual changes in a child. How can you know about del

Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 2 min read

Rising obesity leads to a surge in type-2 diabetes in children

Karan's parents were worried about the excess weight he gained during the COVID pandemic. After the weighing scale crossed the 90 kg mark, they thought it was enough, and something had to be done.

Dr. Ganesh Jevalikar In Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 4 min read

Understanding Diabetes on World Diabetes Day

Every year on November 14th, the world unites to observe World Diabetes Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes and promoting better management and prevention of this chronic condition. This global initiative was established by the World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) to highlight the significance of diabetes, its causes, symptoms, complications, and how to manage it effectively.

Dr. Shreya Sharma In Endocrinology & Diabetes Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology

Jan 05 , 2026 | 5 min read

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