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Benefits of Breastfeeding in Mothers with Diabetes
by Ms.Uma Sakthy, Senior Executive Dietitian, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre Breastfeeding has been shown to have a number of benefits for both the mother and child. In particular, it can help to regulate blood sugar levels in mothers who have diabetes. This is because the act of breastfeeding helps to lower insulin resistance. Firstly, breastfeeding …
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Diabetes and Yoga: Powerful Combination and the benefits they provide
by Ms.Uma Sakthy, Senior Executive Dietitian, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre Our major concern for diabetes is the long-term complications that can arise when blood sugars are consistently high. Type 2 diabetes can lead to complications like retinopathy (damage to the retina in the eye), neuropathy (damaged nerves found in your hands or feet), chronic …
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You’re special and you know it – Happy Mother’s Day
By Mrs. Vidyulatha Ashok, Consultant Psychologist, Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialties Centre The three words, “You have diabetes” could sound like a life sentence as it implies a lifetime of regular medication, exercise, timing and a ‘No’ to sugar and spice and everything nice (sic). This pervasive disorder of the pancreas could affect anyone, be it …
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Diabetes and Ramadan Fasting
Introduction Ramadan is one of the holiest festivals of Islam. During the month of Ramadan, all healthy Muslims are supposed to undertake a fast from sunrise to sunset. Even though people with serious medical conditions, including diabetes, can exempt themselves from the fast, a large number will still participate, often against medical advice. The CREED …
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Steps to kick start learning the art of diabetes management – By Lakshminarayana Varimadugu
These few pointers may not only help the newly diagnosed but also help the experienced people in managing diabetes to revisit and make changes as required. Background: Type 1 Diabetes / T1D is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas stops producing insulin due to the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells by the immune system, thereby …
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Walkathon & Cyclothon to raise awareness on Diabetes
On the occasion of the ‘World Diabetes Day’, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre at Hyderabad, Bangalore and Kerala organised Walkathon & Cyclothon events to raise awareness on Diabetes and its complications. Read Online City Air News Life and More Masters Health World Daily Flash News Prittle Prattle News Life Care News APN News FM Live …
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‘CENTRE FOR MONOGENIC DIABETES’ INAUGURATED AT DR. MOHAN’S DIABETES SPECIALITIES CENTRE
The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, one of Asia’s largest healthcare organisations dedicated to the treatment of diabetes and its complications, have announced the opening of the Centre for Monogenic Diabetes at Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre in Gopalapuram. The Hindu – 13.11.2021 – Chennai Makkal Kural – 13.11.2021 …
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Is insulin a must for all children with diabetes?
Nyla is a 12-year-old girl. Two months ago, she was found to have diabetes when being evaluated for excess urination, thirst and weight loss. Her doctor has started her on insulin injections, three times a day, and has told her parents that she will have to continue insulin for the rest of her life. Is …
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Elevated level of HbA1c may be normal in older people, says study
‘HbA1C levels need not always be indicative of pathology’ A pan-India study has found that high HbA1c (glycated haemoglobin) levels may be normal in older people. The aim of the study, led by V. Mohan and his team of doctors from Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) and Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centre, was to check …
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Dr. Mohan’s Diabetes Specialities Centres at Chennai, Bangalore and Hyderabad was awarded “Service Excellence in Diabetology – South” award by the Times of India Survey 2020-2021 conducted by AVANCE. Chennai Hyderabad Bangalore We are proud to announce that we have been selected as India’s No.1 Diabetes Hospital (in Private sector) by THE WEEK …
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Read MoreNeonatal Diabetes Mellitus We all have heard of diabetes occurring in children. The usual type of diabetes which occurs in children and adolescence is, what is called as ‘Type 1 diabetes’, previously called as ‘Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus’ or ‘IDDM’. Children with type 1 diabetes have an acute onset of the condition and rapidly become …
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