PROJECT GAIA

We bring to you Project Gaia, an initiative by Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation, that aims to better the lives of women and young girls in India living with diabetes. Gaia (pronounced 'guy-a') is the Mother Earth goddess and the personification of the Earth itself, a name from from Greek mythology.

• We had our first Women and Diabetes virtual Workshop on 28th March 2020.

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• Key takeaways from our Women's Health Workshop by gynaecologist Dr Pranita Darade on May 22nd 2020.

  
  

  • ️Menstrual cycle affects blood sugar. To know more read the blog : https://blog.bluecircle.foundation/menstruation-and-diabetes-management/
  • ️Keeping sugars in check and maintaining proper personal hygiene is very important
  • Menstrual Cups are a good option for those who wish to try
  • The main thing before and during a pregnancy is tight blood sugar control (HbA1c) for diabetic women. Consult a gynaecologist a few months before planning a pregnancy.
  • ️PCOS/PCOD is a very common condition, if you feel symptoms such as hair on the face, acne, hair loss, weight gain, mood swings etc consult a gynaecologist for a proper diagnosis
  • ️Balanced diet and exercise help PCOS greatly
  • ️Don't believe any superstitions/stigma about menstruation
  • Wear comfortable cotton clothes
  • Diabetes will not hamper growth hormones if sugars are managed well, especially during puberty

  
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• On June 28th 2020, we had a workshop on an introduction to menstrual cups brought to you by Blue Circle Diabetes Foundation x Boondh.

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• If you decide to cupvert, remember cups are :

  
  

  • Exercise friendly (can even swim with it)
  • No smell
  • No allergies (unless you are allergic to silicone)
  • Doesn’t cause any dryness
  • Economical (a cup is reusable & lasts for years!)
  • Low waste
  • Extremely comfortable
  • Works for all age groups

  
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