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Diabetes, Hypertension & Metabolic Health

Nutrition support for blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol, fatty liver risk, and long-term metabolic health.

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Who this is for

This may be relevant if you are dealing with…

  • Prediabetes or type 2 diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • High cholesterol or triglycerides
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • Family history of diabetes or heart disease
  • Confusion around carbs, rice, sweets, and fruit

How nutrition can help

Nutrition cannot replace medical care, but it can help with:

  • Build balanced meals without fear of carbs
  • Improve fibre and protein distribution
  • Reduce excess salt, added sugar, and ultra-processed foods
  • Support realistic weight and waist goals
  • Plan eating out and festivals

Start here

Articles and guides Pooja recommends for this area.

Sugarholics Ahoy!

A practical look at why sugar cravings escalate, what the evidence says about long-term added-sugar intake, and a sensible Indian-context daily ceiling.

Read more →

In the pipeline

New writing Pooja is preparing for this area:

  • Diabetic Diner Guide
  • Diabetic Diner Printable Checklist
  • Green Gram, Pumpkin and Health Conditions

Useful tools and terms

Waist-to-Hip Ratio

Cardiometabolic risk assessment using WHO WHR cutoffs.

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Waist-to-Height Ratio

A simple central-adiposity screen using NICE 2022 thresholds.

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Daily Calorie Needs

BMR + TDEE estimate with NIN-DGI 2024 reference for Indian adults.

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From the glossary

DASH Diet Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension — an evidence-based eating pattern that consistently lowers blood pressure through low sodium, high potassium, and an emphasis on whole foods. Hypertension Persistently elevated blood pressure (≥130/80 mmHg by current guidelines) that silently damages blood vessels and increases risk of heart attack and stroke. Type 2 Diabetes A metabolic condition characterised by persistently high blood glucose, arising from insulin resistance and progressive decline in insulin secretion. Sodium An essential mineral that regulates fluid balance and nerve function — but ICMR-NIN 2024 reports about 45 % of Indians exceed the 5 g salt / day limit, with intake ranging 3–10 g across states. Ultra-processed Foods (UPFs) Industrially-formulated foods made from refined ingredients and additives — biscuits, packaged snacks, cold drinks, instant noodles, sweetened breakfast cereals, packaged juices, and most malt-based 'health drinks' — that ICMR-NIN 2024 advises Indians to minimise.

What working with Pooja looks like

Pooja is a Registered Dietitian in private practice, focused on practical, sustainable nutrition for everyday life. Online consultations, available across India and internationally.

A consultation is a personalised review of your history, labs, current eating pattern, and goals — followed by a written plan you can take away. Plans are designed to fit Indian kitchens and real schedules rather than abstract calorie targets.

Numbers changing? Generic advice not enough?

If your reports are shifting and one-size-fits-all advice no longer fits, Pooja can help translate your numbers into a practical food plan.

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