Listen to your Family Doctor on DIABETES

       Something that takes away all the sweetness in life. Of late, it is affecting people at a very young age, sometimes even 3 month olds. It is a situation where your pancreas is not generating enough insulin required by your body. Out of 177 million diabetes patients in the world, 32 millions (highest in the world) are Indians. A recent study says 80% of diabetes are prone to cardiovascular diseases and 20% land up with kidney diseases, while 80% of them suffer from diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes is also the cause of non-traumatic foot amputation and gangrene.

       But the good news is that, diabetes is very much controllable and people affected have been leading normal lives. Care for Diabetes, Care for your life.

How would you know it?
      Unusual weakness, unexplained weight loss, injuries not healing, frequent urination, uncontrollable cough and eyesight problem are just a few signs of diabetes.

Who is at risk?
      Mostly the ones with strong family history of diabetes, obesity, erratic lifestyle, constant stress, lack of proper exercise and food habits to name a few.

How do you prevent it?

        Diabetes is of two types, Type-1 and Type-2. Type-1 diabetes is controlled with insulin and adjustments on lifestyle. Type-2 diabetes can be controlled with oral medicine, adjustments in lifestyle and if required insulin injection. Here adjustments in lifestyle may mean:

• No intake of sugar
• No intake of fatty substances to avoid cholesterol
• Healthy eating habits, right mix of wheat & rice (fibre rich diet)
• Regular exercise
• Periodic checkups
• Avoiding stress
• Strict Medication

        The hard fact is, diabetes cannot be cured completely. But it can be controlled with proper medication and healthy lifestyle, and regular checkups.

Any more doubts? You can talk to Medwin, your family doctor.

        Medwin is one of the leading health care centers in the state. With 15 years of unmatched expertise, backed by advanced technology and continous research. Medwin has given health care in the state a new dimension. Today, it offers world-class medical services with personalized care, just like your family doctor.

• 40 departments of medicine
• State-of-the-art infrastructure
• 24 hr availability of specialists
• 24 hr emergency services
• Critical Care Management