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Mar, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) describes Diabetes as a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood sugar levels (or blood sugar), which over time can cause severe damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys and nerves. It also states that approximately 422…
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Feb, 2022
There was a time when taking insulin every day was a very painful event in the day. But nowadays taking insulin has become an almost painless experience. So today we will try to answer a few common questions about how to use insulin if it has been prescribed by your clinician. On which part of the body, insulin should be taken? 1. Insulin can be taken on the abdomen. The…
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9
Jan, 2021
A doctor tells us what borderline diabetes, or prediabetes, means, how to recognize warning signs, risk factors, and what you can do to prevent or reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. Borderline diabetes or prediabetes is a silent…
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Jun, 2020
Amidst the lockdown Wockhardt Hospitals is fully geared up to manage and treat conditions of various specialities in an emergency situation.Our dedicated staff is fully trained and under strict safety the hospital is ready to face and provide medical services to its patients. A 65 year old lady with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus presented with severe foot infection and septicaemia. Her great toe was already amputated 10 days back but infection…
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27
Nov, 2019
Over 425 million people are currently living with diabetes. Most, of the cases are type 2 diabetes, which is largely preventable, through regular physical activity, a healthy and balanced diet, and the healthy living environment. The most common non…
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27
Nov, 2019
The most common non communicable disease affecting India today is Diabetes Mellitus. It is a metabolic disorder, in which an individual has an increased level of blood sugar. As per research, it currently affects an estimated 143 million people worldwide and the number is growing rapidly. General line of treatment is antidiabetic medicine modalities and lifestyle modifications. However there are new areas of development in some areas for management of…
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Nov, 2019
The most common non-communicable disease affecting India today is Diabetes Mellitus. It is a metabolic disorder, in which an individual has an increased level of blood sugar. As per research, it currently affects an estimated 143 million people worldwide…
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Nov, 2019
The most common non communicable disease affecting India today is Diabetes Mellitus. It is a metabolic disorder, in which an individual has an increased level of blood sugar. As per research, it currently affects an estimated 143 million people worldwide and the number is growing rapidly. In India, about 5 per cent population suffers from diabetes. Diabetes can be regarded as a potential epidemic in India with more than 62…
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