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Obesity- An Impediment to Diabetes
Obesity has been described as the major pandemic of the 21st century and an impediment to diabetes. Estimates of the prevalence rates of obesity vary, but by rough estimates, up to 30% of the population in most developed countries is obese. While obesity is a problem of the underprivileged classes in the West, it is…
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Causes of diabetic nephropathy you should look out for
Dr. Praveen Gangadhara, Consultant Diabetologist, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre – Malleshwaram & Basavanagudi Diabetes has become the most common cause of Chronic kidney disease in most countries, thanks to the increase in prevalence in diabetes and longevity of the patients. Very often we come across patients in our practice asking ” Doctor, will taking these anti-diabetic…
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The treatment for diabetes: What is new?
Dr. Aswin Mukundan, MD, Consultant, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Speciality Centre, Calicut Diabetes is one such disease which was studied thoroughly and received revolutionary changes since its discovery. The scientific world is making a big leap in the treatment for diabetes, every decade that passes by. It is very significant in India as we stand second…
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Busting the Diabetes and Kidneys Myths
Dr. ASWIN MUKUNDAN, MD [email protected] Diabetes and kidney diseases have age old association as more than 50% among the diabetic patients are prone to devolop kidney disease over time. It is important to know how to prevent it from occuring, how to halt the progression and how to detect early. In modern medicine, it is…
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Pregnancy and Blood Sugar: A Conundrum
Dr. ASWIN MUKUNDAN, MD Pregnancy and blood sugar related problems are a big issue in primary health care in developing countries like India. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is found to have a prevalence of around 10% in India which has caused a huge problem for Obstetricians as they need to collaborate with a diabetologist and…
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Type 2 Diabetes Complicating Pregnancy
As Type 2 diabetes is alarmingly escalating, the number of cases arising in women…
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Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes is a major medical complication of pregnancy and is associated with…
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Diabetes in Pregnancy
Uncontrolled diabetes in pregnancy leads to spontaneous abortions, birth defects …
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Unexplained Weight Loss and Diabetes
Weight loss post an individualised diet or physical activity is good for the heart…