Family & General Medicine
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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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, or even about this ailment. This article is aimed at
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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 gives a good indication of how well your diabetes is
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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 donation, there are misconceptions and misunderstandings around blood transfusion. That
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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 been made in the field of medicine and public healthcare.
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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 growing awareness of the seriousness of the problem and the
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Feeling dizzy after a meal? It may be Post Prandial Hypotension
Table of Content Introduction What is Postprandial Hypotension (PPH)? Signs, Symptoms and Complications Causes and Risk Factors Other risk factors Diagnosis Treatment for Post Prandial Hypotension Introduction: The digestive system
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