Why is my sugar level suddenly high? You might be wondering why are your sugar levels which were in a pretty normal range suddenly high. There is no doubt that higher sugar levels are due to having sweets and savory items during the festive time. Even though one cannot really avoid eating sweets and other high-calorie items during Diwali time,

What is Ramadan Fasting? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic Calendar also written as Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of prayer, fasting, and reflection.  Can I fast when I have diabetes? Diabetics can definitely fast during Ramadan but it has to be done differently taking care of t

Diabetes Fast on Shivratri (Sawan)  Today is my fasting day. I fast on Saturdays usually.  I fast for all 9 days of Navaratri...I just don't miss my fast on Mahashivratri. We hear these lines commonly. Fasting is a common practice followed all over the world, by all religions in some of the other ways. Can diabetics fast? The answer is a BIG

Navratri is a 9-day long festival where Goddess Durga is worshipped for defeating the demon Mahishasura. It is also a festival of fasting. Every community follows different methods of Navratri fast. Fasting can be done in different ways as it provides rest and rejuvenation to the digestive system. The ceremonies during Navratri include colorful

A special Janmashtami prasad to sweeten your Festivities The Janmashtami is celebrated with fasting and puja. Of the many special Janmashtami prasad (devotional offerings—usually foods—offered to God and later shared among devotees) that are prepared on the occasion, the most popular one is surely Panjiri (also spelled ‘panjeri). This Janm