World Diabetes Day 2019
Every year World Diabetes Day takes place on the 14th November. It has grown from humble beginnings to become a globally-celebrated event which increases awareness about diabetes. The day is internationally recognised and is an official United Nations Day.
Osteoporosis: a silent killer
World Osteoporosis Day takes place on October 20 each year dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and
Insulin patch pump: A new tool for diabetes care
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common type of diabetes in the world. T2D is typically treated with lifestyle changes, such as
Dealing with depression in diabetes
People who are diagnosed with a chronic physical health problem such as diabetes are 3 times more likely to be
Recognising and preventing low blood sugar
Blood glucose goes up and down in a small range throughout the day. In people with diabetes, the range can be much wider. It is
Thyroid health and pregnancy
Thyroid health during pregnancy is very important for both the mother and the unborn child. During pregnancy the mother’s thyroid hormone crosses the placenta and is needed for the growth of the fetus. When the mother’s thyroid produces either too little or too much of thyroid hormone, serious side effects can occur. So, it is extremely important that during pregnancy the mother’s thyroid is working normally.
Beat diabetes
Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century. Each year more and more people live with this condition,
Hyperthyroidism in children
Hyperthyroidism refers to over activity of the thyroid gland, which leads to excessive release of thyroid hormones and consequently accelerated metabolism in the peripheral tissues. Thyrotoxicosis, however, refers to the clinical effects of unbound thyroid hormones, whether or not the thyroid gland is the primary source.
November 17, 2019
World Diabetes Day 2019
Every year World Diabetes Day takes place on the 14th November. It has grown from humble beginnings to become a globally-celebrated event which increases awareness about diabetes. The day is internationally recognised and is an official United Nations Day.
October 22, 2017
Osteoporosis: a silent killer
World Osteoporosis Day takes place on October 20 each year dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and
April 30, 2017
Insulin patch pump: A new tool for diabetes care
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common type of diabetes in the world. T2D is typically treated with lifestyle changes, such as
April 9, 2017
Dealing with depression in diabetes
People who are diagnosed with a chronic physical health problem such as diabetes are 3 times more likely to be
February 5, 2017
Recognising and preventing low blood sugar
Blood glucose goes up and down in a small range throughout the day. In people with diabetes, the range can be much wider. It is
May 29, 2016
Thyroid health and pregnancy
Thyroid health during pregnancy is very important for both the mother and the unborn child. During pregnancy the mother’s thyroid hormone crosses the placenta and is needed for the growth of the fetus. When the mother’s thyroid produces either too little or too much of thyroid hormone, serious side effects can occur. So, it is extremely important that during pregnancy the mother’s thyroid is working normally.
April 10, 2016
Beat diabetes
Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century. Each year more and more people live with this condition,
March 20, 2016
Hyperthyroidism in children
Hyperthyroidism refers to over activity of the thyroid gland, which leads to excessive release of thyroid hormones and consequently accelerated metabolism in the peripheral tissues. Thyrotoxicosis, however, refers to the clinical effects of unbound thyroid hormones, whether or not the thyroid gland is the primary source.
January 10, 2016
Tips to avoid Diabetes complications
Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both.
May 17, 2015
Hirsutism may be a sign of serious medical condition
Hirsutism or frazonism is the excessive hairiness on women in those parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur or
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