-----DIABETES DIET ---- 60 : 20 : 20 --- Carbs : Fats : Proteins -----

Diabetes diet for Indians should have the ratio of 60:20:20 for carbs, fats and proteins.
"Per day calorie intake should be between 1,500-1,800 calories with a proportion of 60:20:20 between carbohydrates, fats and proteins, respectively."
Should "have at least two seasonal fruits and three vegetables in a diet plan."

•  Drink tomato juice with salt and pepper every morning on an empty stomach.
•  Intake of 6 almonds (soaked overnight) is also helpful in keeping a check on diabetes.
•  Whole grains, oats, channa atta, millets and other high fibre foods should be included in the meals. 
• Milk is the right combination of carbohydrates and proteins and helps control blood sugar levels. Two servings of milk in a daily diet is a good option.
• High fibre vegetables such as peas, beans, broccoli and spinach /leafy vegetables should be included in one's diet. 
• Pulses are important in the diet as their effect on blood glucose is less than that of most other carbohydrate containing foods. 
• Good fats such as Omega-3 and monounsaturated fats (MUFA) should be consumed as they are good for the body.
• Natural sources for these are canola oil, flax seed oil, fatty fish and nuts. These are also low in cholesterol and are trans fat free.
• Fruits high in fibre such as papaya, apple, orange, pear and guava should be consumed. Mangoes, bananas, and grapes contain high sugar; therefore these fruits should be consumed lesser than the others.
• Small frequent meals: A large meal gives rise to higher blood sugar in one's body, therefore it is essential to take small frequent meals to prevent both higher and very low blood sugar values and keep them constant. Small in between snacks can be dhokla, fruit, high fibre cookies, butter milk, yogurt, upma/poha with vegetables etc.                                                                                                                          A person with diabetes should follow a diet which is low in carbohydrates, high in fibre and contains adequate amounts of proteins, vitamins and minerals; and avoid fatty foods and sweets. He/she should also take frequent small meals (5 meals pattern).

•  In non-vegetarian diet, seafood and chicken can be taken rather than red meat as red meat contains higher amount of saturated fats. Also, patients with high cholesterol should avoid egg yolk and red meat.

TABLETS

Saridon

Contains 135 mg of propyphenazone, 260 mg of paracetamol and 55 mg of caffeine

--Mild to severe headaches
--Toothache,
--Rheumatic pain,
--Fever associated with colds and flu.

Ibuprofen

• For  fever (including postimmunisation fever), mild-to-moderate pain (including pain relief after surgery), painful menstruation, osteoarthritis, dental pain, headaches and pain from kidney stones.
• Relieve pain and REDUCE SWELLING by inhibiting the body's INFLAMMATORY response

Cetirizine 

• For the relief of symptoms of hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis) and allergies such as dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), such as sneezing, itchy, runny and blocked nose, red and watery eyes.
• For the relief of swelling, redness and itchiness of the skin (symptoms of chronic idiopathic urticaria, which is also known as chronic nettle rash).

Lowering your Blood Pressure

1. Cut the salt: 
--No more than 2,000 mg of sodium or five grams of salt — the equivalent of one tea spoon — per day.
--Common Source of Excessive salt-- Processed and packaged foods, fast foods, and canned foods

2. Eat potassium: 

This mineral helps lower blood pressure.
 The recommended daily intake for adults is 3,510 mg.
 Potassium-rich foods include: beans and peas (approximately 1,300 mg of potassium per 100 g),
 nuts (approximately 600 mg/100 g),
 vegetables such as spinach, cabbage
 and fruits such as bananas, papayas and dates (approximately 300 mg/100 g).

3. Modify your diet: 
Eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables for fibre and reduce processed foods in your diet.
Avoid salty food like sauces, pickles, chips etc. Fruits and vegetables are low in sodium and high in potassium which helps in lowering blood pressure.
Reduce fatty and fried food, especially saturated fats/transfats and replace them with polyunsaturated fats.

4. Check your weight: 
Blood pressure tends to increase as weight does. E
Fortunately, it's also true that BP tends to drop as weight does.
For optimum health, an adult should maintain a Body Mass Index (BMI)

5. Exercise: 
Getting enough sleep, deep breathing, meditation, yoga, and exercising for at least 30 minutes daily can help reduce stress.
Examples of moderate activities are brisk walking, cycling, gardening and housework.

6. Limit alcohol: 
Not only does too much alcohol raise blood pressure, repeated excess drinking can lead to long-term BP increases.
It is important to limit your alcohol intake.