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Why does obesity increase your risk of cardiovascular disease?
Why does obesity increase your risk of cardiovascular disease?
Why does obesity increase your risk of cardiovascular disease?
Obesity is linked to several factors that increase ones risk for cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease and stroke) such as high blood pressure, metabolic syndrome, impaired glucose tolerance and deranged cholesterol or triglyceride levels.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
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What's a typical day like for a child or teen with type 1 diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic condition but when controlled with proper diet, physical acitivity, medications, doctors visits a child can lead a relatively normal life.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
Why does insulin blind diabetics?
Diabetic retinopathy is a condition caused by high blood sugar due to diabetes. Over time, having too much sugar in your blood can damage your retina the part of your eye that detects light.
Last updated on 16 May 2022
Will it harm a high blood sugar patient to drink giloy juice?
Giloy is known to have anti diabetic properties as it controls sugar and also helps in production of insulin. Hence, can be taken in moderation.
Last updated on 10 May 2022
