Monthly Archives: June 2025

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus- Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnostic Procedures & Tests, Treatment and Management, Complications, Prevention

Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a prevalent medical condition that affects individuals of all ages. It encompasses various types, each with distinct characteristics and management strategies. In diabetes, there is an inadequate amount of the hormone insulin, which leads to elevated blood glucose levels. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is characterized by… Read More »

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus- Introduction, Statistics, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms, Diagnostic Methods,  Treatment and Management, Prevention

Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and a relative deficiency in insulin production. Unlike Type 1 diabetes, which is primarily an autoimmune condition, T2DM is often influenced by lifestyle choices and genetic factors. This condition leads to elevated blood glucose levels, which can result in serious… Read More »

PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE- Introduction, Key Data & Insights, Understanding Causes, Associated Risk Factors, Signs & Symptoms, Types, Stages, Diagnostic Methods, Management &Treatment Options, Complications & Challenges, Strategies for Prevention

Introduction Peripheral artery disease, abbreviated as PAD, is a medical condition characterized by the build-up of fats and cholesterol within the arteries of the limbs (legs or arms). Peripheral artery disease is also called peripheral vascular disease or peripheral arterial disease. The accumulation of plaque within these arteries that supply the limbs with nutrients and… Read More »

HEPATITIS- Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Causes & Types, Risk Factors,  Signs & Symptoms, Diagnostic Tests, Treatment and Management, Complications, Prevention

Introduction Hepatitis refers to inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is a response mounted by a living body tissue against an injurious stimulus.  There are various types of hepatitis. Examples are alcoholic hepatitis, viral hepatitis and auto-immune hepatitis. The liver is the second-largest organ in the body after the skin. It performs various crucial functions in… Read More »

GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS- Introduction, Key Facts & Statistics, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnostic Procedures & Tests, Treatment and Management, Complications, Prevention, Living With GDM

  Introduction Brief overview about GDM GESTATIONAL DIABETES MELLITUS (GDM) is a form of diabetes that occurs in pregnancy (high blood glucose concentration in an expectant woman). Usually, it occurs in the third trimester. The cause is thought to be due to pregnancy hormones from the placenta interfering with insulin action on insulin receptors. These… Read More »