Do you forget your mobile phone or vehicle keys just before you leave for work? Do you have difficulty remembering passwords? Did you sometimes put the coffee pot on the stove and forgot about it? Well, these incidents might look sporadic and of little consequence, but if you have diabetes you mi [...]
Thyroid disease has become quite common in India and prevalence increases with age. Hypothyroidism is by far the most common thyroid disorder in the adult population and is more common in older women. It is usually autoimmune in origin, presenting as either primary atrophic hypothyroid [...]
Hair loss is frustrating. It’s a clear destroyer of self-confidence. After all, having healthy hair is a sign of good health! And, when locks of hair go down the drain in the shower, it certainly disturbs you. However, it might come as a surprise to many of you that there is a connection b [...]
There is something about eyeglasses that tends to add character to a person. We shop for latest eyeglass frames to look the best. Beyond looks, did you know that subtle changes in your eyeglass prescription actually say something about the damage diabetes has done to your eyes? Most [...]
What are the complications if you’re diabetic during pregnancy? There is no bigger gift than to have life growing in you! Certain hormonal changes in the body, your ethnicity, lifestyle, and your weight can make you diabetic during pregnancy. Though temporary, the symptom [...]
Happy Women’s Day! Together let’s #PushforProgress. First of all, Apollo Sugar Clinics takes this opportunity to thank you for all your achievements and contribution. [...]
People today are familiar with diabetes, albeit broadly, and that it mainly consists of type 1 and type 2. That is merely the tip of the iceberg. Apart from it taking a serious toll on physical health, this disorder also can affect your emotions, which in turn can wreak havoc on your diabete [...]
DIABETIC ORAL HEALTH PROBLEM SYMPTOMS It is always better for diabetics to go for a dental check, irrespective of presence or absence of symptoms of diabetic oral disorders. In case of any diabetic mouth problems, you will notice any or more of the followi [...]
DIABETIC SKIN DISORDERS Skin Problems in Diabetes It is important to know of potentially serious diabetic skin problems. In most cases, diabetic skin disorders or diabetes related itching skin can be managed through an early diagnosis and timely [...]
MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS Musculoskeletal disorders or diseases are usually seen in people with a long standing history of type 1 diabetes. However, musculoskeletal diseases are also seen in people with type 2 diabetes. MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS CAUSES Diabetes c [...]
The diabetic complications that lead to damage of the smaller blood vessels like blood capillaries due to consistently high blood glucose levels are referred to as microvascular complications of diabetes include damage to eyes leading to blindness, to kidneys leading to renal failure and to [...]
What is Diabetic Foot? The worst nightmare for a diabetic with poorly controlled blood glucose levels is the ulceration of the feet – diabetic foot. In fact, for some patients, even before being a known diabetic, they experience symptoms of diabetes&nbs [...]
What is hyperglycemia? In very simple words, hyperglycemia is the medical term for high blood glucose (blood sugar). This happens when the body either has too little insulin or when can’t use insulin properly to turn glucose into energy. This means, ther [...]
Diabetes Complications and Eye Disease Diabetes affects 3- 4 % of the world population. India is about to become the diabetes capital of the world with the second highest number of people with diabetes. Around 40 million people in India have diabetes and 50% of these [...]
Indian winters are quite tolerable and in fact pleasant, except for some parts. It’s that time when weput on fashionable clothes, and dress in layers. We enjoy travel, great food, and get good physical activity without being unduly tired. However, there is a slight catch for those with dia [...]
Isn’t it a boon to see the beauty of the world as beauty is in the beholders’ eyes? Imagine a life where you cannot drive, cannot use computers, or walk on the street! Such a bleak existence can be avoided if you take care of y [...]
Before you know about protecting your kidneys from diabetes, here’s a small question. Where are the kidneys located? See answer below* For most of us, the kidneys are like the crew of movies that work behind the screen (only to [...]
Diabetes and Heart Disease Diabetes heart disease occurs when there is a prolonged condition of unmanaged diabetes. People with Diabetes are more prone to heart attacks d [...]
Diabetic Neuropathy Diabetic neuropathy is a type of nerve damage that can occur if you have diabetes. High blood sugar can injure nerve fibers throughout your body, but diabetic neuropathy most often damages nerves in your legs an [...]
Many people suffering from diabetes tend to face foot problems. Excess of glucose (sugar level) in the blood causes nerve damage and poor blood flow leading to a number of foot problems. This not only affects the way one walks but can also lead to amputation. Suc [...]
