Safeguard Your Kidney in Diabetes Our kidneys play an important role in managing the level of water, salt and other minerals in the body. The kidneys filter blood and remove waste and excessive elements to maintain water and electrolyte balance in the body. Our kidneys consist of small units of nephrons which filter the waste...

Heart health matters! Heart disease may be a leading cause of death, but the good news, however, is that 80 percent of premature heart attacks and strokes are preventable. While one cannot modify some of the risk factors such as family history, sex or age, there are some key steps to prevent heart disease that...

Understanding Diabetes Diabetes is a progressive condition in which the blood sugar levels rise in abnormal proportions. When food is eaten, the carbohydrates are processed and sugar is released into the blood. This leads to a temporary rise in blood sugar levels. The pancreas releases the hormone insulin which processes the sugar in the blood,...

A case study Mr John, 55 years old, had Diabetes for the last eight years. He followed a healthy lifestyle. Diabetes had neither stopped him from living his life to the fullest nor had it interfered with his education, work or social life. Due to his family history of Diabetes, he accepted the diagnosis with...

Diabetic Retinopathy Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is an important cause of visual impairment and blindness in people with Diabetes especially amongst those who fall within the working age group. Thus the morbidity and treatment costs of Diabetic Retinopathy results in significant economic burden to individuals and society as a whole. Blindness and visual impairment related to...

Having Diabetes means there is an increased likelihood of having a heart attack and stroke. Long Standing Diabetes damages the blood vessels and nerves in the heart. The longer the duration of diagnosis of Diabetes, greater are the chances of having a heart attack. Studies have shown that people who have Diabetes are more likely...

Due to increased screen time and changing lifestyles, blurred vision has become a very common problem. An issue with any of the parts of your eye, like the cornea, retina, or optic nerve, can be the cause of blurred vision in one eye whereas, gradually blurring vision can also be caused by various long-term ailments....

A cardiologist (heart specialist or doctor) specializes in diagnosing and treating heart diseases and manages their patient's heart conditions to prevent complications. The changing lifestyle patterns with unhealthy dietary habits and lack of exercising has made the cardiovascular threat a significant problem.It is recommended to consult a cardiologist if you witness any abnormal conditions related...

Bones are living tissues in our body that are extremely important for our health and well-being. Apart from providing support for our bodies, bones also act as a storehouse for minerals. During an individual's lifetime, the body continually separates old bone through resorption and develops new bones. However, when the older bones are separated quicker...

Top causes of increased bone density Bone mineral density is a crucial factor in identifying osteoporosis and the risk of fractures.Usually, low bone density is related to an increased risk of osteoporosis and fractures. However, high bone density can also signal increased fracture risks or underlying comorbidities. Here we discuss some of the top causes...