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Family & General Medicine

What Fingernails Tell Us about Our Health

The human body is vulnerable to disease and disability as we all know it. However, the beauty of nature is that there are various signs and symptoms that say something

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Foot Pressure and Sensitivity – A must-read for Diabetics

Patients who suffer from either Type-1 or Type-2 diabetes are vulnerable to a range of foot problems such as corns, calluses, bunions, hammertoes, fungal infection of the nails, in-growing toe-nails,

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Diabetic Foot Ulcers – If you are diabetic, do not ignore foot ulcers

Ulcers on the foot of a diabetic person can cause many complications if not detected on early. This condition, called ‘diabetic foot ulcers’ is the cause for gangrene and amputation

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Type-2 Diabetes and Intermittent Fasting: Pros and Cons

According to the International Diabetes Foundation, India is home to the second-highest number of diabetics in the world with 77 million people. China stands in first place with 116 million.

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Why you should avoid over the counter pain-killers?

Pain is one of the most common symptoms in several ailments. So, managing pain, or providing quick relief from pain, becomes a challenge for both the patient and the care-givers.

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Role of Insulin

What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, a leaf-shaped organ presents in the abdomen, below and behind the stomach. Other than insulin, the pancreas secretes hormones

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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 rise in blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates such as bread and

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What is Antimicrobial Resistance?

The World Health Organization has designated November 18 to 24 as World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW). Antimicrobials enable humans, animals and plants to fight diseases. They include antibiotics, antiviral, antiprotozoal

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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 Diabetics Frequently Asked Questions Oil is found abundantly in nature

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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 how far the disease has progressed. Pain can also be

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