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Family & General Medicine

Diabetic Neuropathy – Types and Symptoms

Diabetes is sometimes called the “silent killer” because the symptoms may be missed during the onset of the disease. Nerve damage is one of the effects of diabetes and is

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Great Tips to Lower Your Bad Cholesterol

High level of bad (LDL) cholesterol is an increasingly common problem. If you have been diagnosed with high levels of bad cholesterol, there is a lot you can do yourself

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What is a Diabetic Foot and how can it be treated?

A diabetic foot is a direct result of diabetes mellitus or a complication of this condition. It is usually characterised by an infection, an ulcer in the foot or neuropathic

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The Importance of Thyroid Blood Tests

The thyroid gland is situated at the base of the neck. It is responsible for the proper functioning of the body’s metabolism. It maintains and regulates important bodily functions like

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What is resistant hypertension and how does it affect your health?

Sometimes, even after you change your eating habits, exercise regularly, take hypertensive medication and make other lifestyle changes, your blood pressure may not come down. This is called resistant hypertension.

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Is an Increase in Uric Acid in the Blood Reason for Alarm?

An increase in uric acid in the blood must be treated without delay. All animal cells contain DNA which are in the nucleus of the cell. When a cell dies,

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What does your lipid profile tell about your heart health?

A lipid profile is a very simple blood test that estimates the level of fat in your body. It is done by drawing blood from your forearm and subjecting it

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Living with Diabetes

Eat better •  Have regular meal schedules • Work with a dietician • Have a weekly meal plan • Make healthy choices when eating out • Keep diabetes friendly foods

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Planning A South Indian Diabetic Friendly Diet

Table of Content Diabetes Friendly Food Choices Morning Routine For Diabetics Diabetes-Friendly Breakfast Mid-Morning Snack Diabetes Friendly Lunch Options Evening Tea Healthy Dinner Options Good Snack Options Tips for Meat

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Can Gluten Intolerance be cured?

What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein that is found in grass- related grains such as wheat, rye and barley. Wheat, however, remains the main gluten-based food. Wheat dough absorbs

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