What is the best food for a baby? This is a question that has been constantly asked, debated and also written about. Milk from the mothers breast is recommended by many experts, while others suggest the advantages of other food, like formulas and solids. These have their own benefits, but …
A key goal of diabetes treatment is to prevent and retard the complications because, over a period, diabetes can damage the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves, even without the person being aware of the damage that is taking place. Other goals of diabetes treatment are:
While many women are able to move around and continue life while pregnant, some women aren’t that lucky. If you’ve been confined to bed for the benefit of the baby, you know it’s important, but it can be so boring! Here are 10 ways to keep yourself busy and productive:
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Pregnancy might be a joyous time in your life, particularly if you have been waiting to have a baby for a while, but morning sickness can put a damper on the excitement. While the nausea and vomiting usually only lasts the first trimester, some women are unlucky enough to be …

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 …
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:
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 …