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Diabetic foot is one of the most serious and yet preventable complications of diabetes mellitus. It develops when prolonged high blood sugar levels damage the nerves and restrict blood flow, making the feet vulnerable to infections and ulcers. If left untreated, these ulcers can worsen and lead to gangrene or even amputation.Diabetes is rising at…
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a leading cause of cardiovascular diseases across the world. It develops gradually and often without noticeable symptoms, silently damaging blood vessels and the heart over time. When blood pressure remains consistently high, it forces the heart to work harder, thickens artery walls and restricts blood flow. If left unmanaged,…
Sodium is a culprit that can push blood pressure upward. The American Heart Association advises keeping sodium intake under 1,500 mg for optimal pressure control. In reality, most people consume more because of processed and packaged fare – think chips, canned soups and fast‑food meals. To start off, start reducing salt in your main meals,…
Glucose and insulin laboratory tests reveal how body metabolises sugar, both elevated fasting glucose or insulin levels indicate insulin resistance, this is a condition where the cells do not actually respond well to insulin, resulting in increased amounts of blood sugar levels and fat storage. It’s prevalent among overweight people and can hinder fat loss…
With sitting long hours and a desk job at the office, which everyone is doing nowadays, immobility is a stealth health danger. Dr. Kapadia emphasizes the fact that extended sitting is just like smoking in the modern age, causing a full range of circulation-related ailments. As you sit for so long, blood accumulates in the…
Living with diabetes requires more than just managing blood sugar; it’s about protecting your whole body, especially your heart. Many people don’t realise that diabetes can damage blood vessels and nerves that keep the heart and brain healthy. When blood sugar stays high for long periods, it can make arteries stiff or narrow, increasing the…
Cardiologist warns of a hidden threat deadlier than cholesterol and BP While elevated cholesterol and high blood pressure remain well-known risk factors for heart disease, leading cardiologists are drawing attention to a different, less visible danger lurking in the bloodstream. This emerging risk does not receive the same level of public awareness or screening as…
3 medicines that cause low blood sodium levels in the body Low blood sodium, medically known as hyponatremia, is a condition in which the concentration of sodium in the blood falls below normal levels, leading to fluid imbalance in and around cells. Although it may begin with subtle symptoms such as fatigue or confusion, untreated…
Hypertension or high blood pressure is a prevalent health disorder that affects millions and people of all walks of life. Though it is said to strike at any age or at any time of the year, winters pose a special set of problems to individuals with high Blood pressure. Cold weather not only bring chills,…
NEW DELHI: Four more children with thalassemia tested positive for HIV in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa town during an investigation by a medical team from Ranchi on Saturday, bringing the total affected minors to five, following allegations that a local blood bank had transfused HIV-infected blood to a seven-year-old patient.The state government formed a five-member medical team…
