What causes type 2 diabetes mellitus?

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Dr Ranjith Darla

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Type 2 diabetes has several causes: genetics and lifestyle are the most important ones. A combination of these factors can cause insulin resistance, when your body doesn't use insulin as well as it should. Insulin resistance is the most common cause of type 2 diabetes

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Which exercise is best for thyroid?

A program of low impact aerobics and strength traning is best

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I'm really thin and have been since I was a kid. No matter how much I eat, I just can't seem to put on weight. Do you have any advice or could there be some underlying issue that's causing this?

some ppl have high metabolic rate thats why they are thin there is no need to worry

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I've had gynecomastia on my right side below the nipple for the last 13 years, diagnosed by an oncologist and radiologist. It's painful when touched. Are there any Ayurvedic treatments to reduce it without surgery?

Chronic painful gynecomastia rarely responds to Ayurvedic treatments; surgery offers best relief, but hormone evaluation and weight management are helpful first steps.

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