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What is JUVENILE DIABETES?
Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi says, if a child is suffering from this condition, he/she may not be able to produce their own insulin because their sugar levels remain high. These children need daily injections of insulin- which are available in an injectable form as other forms are unstable. Generally known as Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Juvenile Diabetes is seen in Children between 5-15 years of age. Surprisingly, the incidence has increased in children younger than 5 years. There are several differences
Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology Endocrinology & Diabetes
Jun 07 , 2017 | 1 min read
When Should I Get Alert Regarding My Child's Height?
The truth is all kids have their own pace of growing up; some may appear to be taller than before, some may appear to be same. We can see kids of all different shapes and sizes. But it is true that family members and teachers are the first people to encounter any growth disorder in the child. The red alert signs to see a growth specialist are: Your child is the shortest in class. Your child fits into the same clothes and shoes for more than two years. Younger siblings of the same family are getting
Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology Endocrinology & Diabetes
May 30 , 2017 | 1 min read
Is My Child OVERWEIGHT?
1. How do I know if my child is overweight? Calculation of the Body Mass Index (BMI) can help us assess whether your child is overweight or obese. BMI can be calculated as follows; BMI = child's weight (kg)/ [child's height (metres)]2 For example 6 year old boy weighing 24 kg with a height of 110 cms. BMI= 22/ (1.1)2 = 22/1.21 = 19.8 kg/m2 As per the BMI chart below his, BMI is above 95 percentile, hence this boy is obese. 2. Is it good to know that my child is obese? Dr Vaishakhi Rusta
Dr. Vaishakhi Rustagi In Paediatric (Ped) Endocrinology Endocrinology & Diabetes
May 11 , 2017 | 1 min read
Lifestyle diseases can be a silent killer
Dr Sanjiv Bhambani says, he is often asked questions like “What are lifestyle diseases”? He says these diseases are primarily caused due to unhealthy eating, lack of exercises, sleepless nights, and frequent travelling. Perhaps, the diseases most commonly related to lifestyle are overweight, hypertension and diabetes. Are working women more vulnerable to lifestyle diseases? It is true that working women are more vulnerable to diabetes and hypertension than their male counterparts because of added res
Dr. Sanjiv Bhambani In Endocrinology & Diabetes
May 02 , 2017 | 1 min read
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Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we've outlined 3 simple h
Dr. Manoj Ranka In Internal Medicine
Feb 22 , 2018 | 1 min read
To make sure that what you eat helps your body and also helps you stay interested, spread out your food through the day by following different food ideas. You can mix and match the following depending on how much you can eat and whether you are vegetarian or non vegetarian.
Dr. Neera Aggarwal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Nutrition And Dietetics
Nov 07 , 2020 | 1 min read
Polycystic ovarian disease (PCOD) or polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a syndrome that has taken modern world by storm. Polycystic ovarian disease or syndrome is a very common disease heard in today's younger generation. It is a must that young girls understand this disease at an early stage as well as its causes and future implications. It is a hormonal disorder with: Imbalance of the two female hormones estrogen and progesterone with estrogen taking the upper hand – menstrual irregularities, infer
Dr. Kamna Nagpal In Obstetrics And Gynaecology
Jun 30 , 2016 | 1 min read
A balanced diet is a diet that contains the right proportion of different food types so that your body gets the required carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, proteins, minerals.
Ritika Samaddar In Nutrition And Dietetics
Jan 24 , 2022 | 1 min read
Do You Know That Diabetes is a Silent Killer?
In 2015, it was estimated by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), that India was the home to the second largest number of adults living with “Diabetes”, after China. It is a chronic condition that can lead to complications over time like coronary heart disease, cerebro-vascular disease, retinopathy (disease of eye), nephropathy (kidney disease), kidney failure and neuropathy (nerves disease). Though many of these diseases may not show any initial symptoms but can be prevented with a combination of r
Max Team In Endocrinology & Diabetes
Sep 14 , 2016 | 2 min read
Summer Heat Can Cause Type 2 Diabetes
Summer heat can add to the problems faced by people living with type 2 diabetes. And while most people with diabetes are aware that extreme heat poses a danger, they may not always know when to take precautions. Elderly people are at particular risk, but people of all ages with diabetes should be aware of summertime dangers. These include dehydration, heat exhaustion, and foot problems. DIABETES AND DEHYDRATION Everyone, regardless of their health status, should make sure they drink enough fluids duri
Dr. S.K Nagrani In Endocrinology & Diabetes
May 30 , 2016 | 2 min read
Healthy Tips to Prevent Diabetes
An Arabic proverb says “He who has health has hope and he who has hope has everything.” On 7th April celebrate the World Health Day by taking the responsibility of owning your health. This year the theme is how to “Beat Diabetes” as the epidemic is significantly increasing in several countries. Diabetes affects at least 50 million people and there is a proportionate increase in complications associated with it. It is crucial that people should be made aware about their health and fitness levels to reduce
Max Team In Endocrinology & Diabetes
Apr 11 , 2016 | 2 min read
Diabetes and Women's Health
Diabetes affects over 69 million people in India and around half of these people are women . Diabetes poses multiple challenges to women's health. The prevalence of diabetes in women of reproductive age is increasing and, with it, the proportion of pregnancies complicated by preexisting diabetes. The baby's organs are formed during initial 7 to 8 weeks after the last period. Uncontrolled diabetes in early weeks of pregnancy significantly increases the chances of birth defects and miscarriages. Because t
Max Team In Obstetrics And Gynaecology Endocrinology & Diabetes
Mar 29 , 2016 | 2 min read
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