Diabetic Retinopathy is a complication of diabetes, especially for those with type 2 diabetes. High blood sugar levels over a period of time can damage the blood vessels in the retina, making them, swell and leak. In some cases it…
Thyroid Replacement Therapy
The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system. It is a hormone that produces, stores, and releases chemicals into the bloodstream. The hormones are then carried in the bloodstream to their target cells or organs in various parts of the body.…
Statins – The Mainstay Cholesterol Lowering Agents
Cholesterol is a word most of us are familiar with these days. Without knowing much about it, everyone seemingly knows high levels of cholesterol are bad for health and cause heart attacks. A large proportion of us takes active measures…
What are NSAIDs & Precautions to be Taken
Everyone among us would have experienced pain either due to injury, sprain, or aches from physical exertion. The older ones among us will also be familiar with aching joints and troublesome back pain. If you take a pill to relieve…
Intermittent Fasting – A Natural Way to a Better Health
What is it? First, what it is not? It is not a diet. It is more a pattern of eating that specifies when you should or should not eat rather than what you should eat. Intermittent Fasting (IF) is a…
Foot Care in Diabetes
Diabetes damages the nerves and blood vessels in many areas of the body including the feet. This can mean a person’s feet do not get enough blood and oxygen, and hence wounds tend to heal more slowly and get worse…