3 December 2009

BMI and Insulin Resistance

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What is Body Mass Index (BMI)?
It is the ratio of weight in kg to square of height in meters.
It is used for assessment of ideal weight.
BMI = Weight in kg /Height in metres2
Good: 20 – 23        Fair: 23 – 25        Poor: > 25
What is Insulin Resistance?
Insulin resistance is …

13 November 2009

The role of insulin

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Having confirmed the diagnosis of diabetes, the crucial clinical question is whether insulin treatment is to be started immediately. While initiating the treatment, the following guidelines should be considered:

3 December 2008

Benefits of Insulin

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Insulin normalizes the metabolism and thus corrects multiple problems in the body. Insulin therapy:
•    Eliminates symptoms of diabetes
•    Prevents problems such as ketoacidosis
•    Improves work and exercise capacity
•    Reduces risk of infections
•    Ensures better healing and repair after surgery
•    Prevents delay or arrest long-term diabetic complications
•    Reduces the risks and …

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