DIABETES

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HbA1c and Heart Health: Understanding the Link Between Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease

Diabetes and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are closely interlinked and pose significant health risks worldwide. A key player in this relationship is the HbA1c level. It is a widely recognised marker fo[...]
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Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): Evaluating Insulin Resistance and Prediabetes

Over the years, the world has witnessed a tremendous increase in insulin resistance and prediabetes prevalence. Such a situation raises concerns about the potential among individuals to develop type 2[...]
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Importance of HBa1c in Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment Planning

HbA1c is glycated haemoglobin, also known as haemoglobin A1c, a test used to measure sugar associated with haemoglobin. It measures the average blood sugar levels for approximately 2 to 3 months. The [...]
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Glycated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Test: Assessing Long-term Blood Sugar Control

Maintaining normal blood sugar levels is necessary to lead a healthy life, particularly for people with diabetes.Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects millions globally and needs continuous cauti[...]
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Gestational Diabetes: Prevalence, Risks & Treatment

During pregnancy, some women may suffer from high blood sugar levels. This is known as gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) or gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is most commonly diagnosed betw[...]
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Diabetes and the Psychological Connection

Globally, mental health issues have steadily increased over the years, further deepened by the emergence of COVID-19. India's scale of mental diseases accounts for almost 15% of the worldwide mental h[...]
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C-Peptide Test: Normal Range, Low & High Levels

C-Peptide Test: Normal Range, Low & High LevelsThe C-peptide test is used as a measure of the amount of insulin that is being produced by the body. The test measures the level of C-peptide, which is a[...]
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Ways to Improve Fasting Blood Sugar Levels

As the name suggests, the blood glucose test measures the amount of glucose (sugar) in an individual’s bloodstream. Generally, a fasting blood sugar test is performed to diagnose and monitor diabete[...]
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Benefits of Healthy Lifestyle for Diabetes

Did you know? Having a balanced diet and exercising regularly can help you in the long run to avoid diabetes! To know more read our blog. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic condition where[...]
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World Diabetes Day

What do we know about Diabetes and how can easy accessibility to insulin help in overcoming this disease? Visit our blog to know more. To book an appointment call 9205478479 or visit https://www.apoll[...]
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DIABETES AND ORAL HYGIENE

Diabetes arises from a chronic condition in the body whereby the formation of insulin is disrupted. As a result the level of glucose in the blood increases unchecked. In the absence of the hormone (in[...]
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Importance of Early Diabetes Diagnosis and Screening

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases that is affecting the world today and increased emphasis is required on the prevention and screening. The risk complications of diabetes are far [...]
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How to diagnose prediabetes?

Prediabetes is a condition where the blood sugar level in the human body is higher than the normal, yet, it has not crossed the threshold level for type 2 diabetes. Prediabetes is also known as impair[...]
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Diabetes and your eyes

According to the latest reports, there are over 72 million adults suffering from diabetes mellitus in India. The statistic is a clear indicator of the grave and widespread prevalence of this disease. [...]
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Diabetes and oral health

Diabetes is a result of a chronic condition in the body where the formation of insulin is disrupted, and the level of glucose in the blood increases. The sugar is not processed and the body is deprive[...]
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Diabetes and your kidneys

One word that is constantly on our health watchlist is diabetes. Even people who are not very health-conscious otherwise, pause for a thought when diabetes is mentioned. As more and more people are fa[...]
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Diabetes and your heart

Diabetes is very clearly linked to cardiovascular disease. The likelihood of dying from heart disease increases two to fourfold in adults who have diabetes. Diabetes is considered a controllable risk [...]
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Can diabetics eat mango?

Diabetes may present itself in different forms namely type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, and prediabetes. They are distinct from one another based on the intensity of the patient[...]
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Diabetes – Is it hereditary?

We know diabetes results from wrong lifestyle choices, such as poor diet, lack of exercise, excessive consumption of fat and carbohydrates etc. But there are other factors that make diabetes possible [...]
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Family and diabetes

Excessive consumption of calories, cholesterol-laden or high-glucose foods, without getting adequate exercise, can make you susceptible to diabetes. While these are controllable causes, certain predet[...]
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