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Student corner: Contributed by Ms Aaliya Masoodi Heart attacks are often considered a condition that affects older adults. But in recent years, there has been a rise in the number of young adults experiencing heart attacks. It’s a startling trend that needs to be taken seriously. In today’s world, young people are exposed to a […]
Top ten tips for Diabetes mellitus : Diabetes mellitus affects millions across the globe .It is all about the approach to this disease which matters the most . Here are some top ten tips for diabetics : Target your Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) below 6.5 % (48mmol/mol),This test gives an idea of blood sugar control over […]
Contributed by Prof. Bashir A Laway Professor and Head Department of Endocrinology Sher-I-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Soura Srinagar Jammu and Kashmir, email: drlaway@gmail.com Fruit intake and prevention of diabetes Many epidemiological studies have proved that regular intake of fruit is associated with prevention of diabetes. Consumption of 150 grams of fruit per day for […]
Some ladies develop high blood sugars during pregnancy without being diabetic before pregnancy .This is called Gestational diabetes .It is caused by either deficiency of Insulin or their is resistance to insulin in their body. Lot of hormones are produced during pregnancy which raise blood sugars of the mother and affect the child in womb. […]
Diabetes mellitus can affect kidneys called diabetic nephropathy . It develops slowly over many years but can be present at the time of diagnosis If spotted early it can be managed and complications can be halted Unfortunately , high blood sugars can affect blood vessels everywhere including kidneys. This causes leak of various proteins into […]
Contributed by Dr. Arif Maghribi Khan.MD Consultant Psychiatrist Connect with Dr Arif Maghribi Khan According to information in WHO website “A study has shown that worldwide 31 percent of diabetic patients suffer from some symptoms of depression, while 11 percent of diabetic patients have a major depressive disorder.” On the other hand, people with depressive […]
