How does diabetes damage our body?

How does diabetes damage our body? Both Diabetes and High Blood Pressure gradually cause damage to vital organs like brain, heart, eyes and kidneys over a period of a few years. This is called ‘End Organ...

You don’t know what hit you!

You don’t know what hit you! Many people become aware of HBP or DM only after they have suffered such End Organ Damage. Treating HBP and DM at that stage vital. However, it is beneficial to detect the two killer diseases before they cause End Organ Damage, in...

Symptoms of heart diseases in diabetics.

Symptoms of heart diseases in diabetics. Diabetics may have an additional problem called ‘Silent Angina’ or ‘Silent Heart Attack’ : ‘Silent’ because angina or heart attack may manifest little or no symptoms. The patient or his/her...

Treatment for HBP.

Treatment for HBP. Reduce weight if you are overweight; restrict salt in food. Bringing down blood pressure to acceptable limits is the primary aim of treatment. Prevention of damage to vital organs like heart, brain, kidneys eyes is very important in the long run....

Diabetes Mellitus.

Diabetes Mellitus. This is a metabolic disorder in which the patient’s cells cannot use sugar properly. Metabolism is the series of chemical changes in the living body by which life is maintained. Sugar, meaning glucose, is the source of energy for the body. To...