Family & General Medicine

Role of Insulin

What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a leaf-shaped organ presents in the abdomen, below and…

4 years ago

What is Glycemic Index? Why it is relevant for Diabetics?

Those with diabetes know that a proper diet is essential for controlling the disease. Many foods can cause a sudden…

4 years ago

What is Antimicrobial Resistance?

The World Health Organization has designated November 18 to 24 as World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW). The slogan for 2020…

4 years ago

Which Cooking Oils Are Best for Diabetics?

Table of Content Health Benefits of Consuming Oil Oils and Diabetics Important Tips on Cooking Oils Best Cooking Oils for…

4 years ago

Pain Scales – what they are and why you need them

What is a Pain scale? Pain is the most common symptom in many ailments and is often an indicator of…

4 years ago

Sickle Cell Disease: An Overview

19th of June is ‘World Sickle Cell Day’. Outside the medical fraternity, very few people are aware of this event,…

4 years ago

FAQs on HBA1C Test

1) What is HbA1c test? The HbA1c test, also known as the Haemoglobin A1c or Glycated Haemoglobin test, is an important blood test that…

4 years ago

All you need to know about Blood Transfusions

Blood transfusions are an important medical procedure undertaken by most healthcare institutions. Just as there are many misgivings about blood…

4 years ago

COVID-19: What Diabetics should know!

The coronavirus global pandemic of 2020 has exposed how vulnerable the human race is, no matter how much progress has…

4 years ago

The difference between Cholesterol and Triglycerides

The rapid increase in the size of the heart disease problem over the last few years has resulted in a…

4 years ago