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Diabetes Health Events

DMDSC launches “Let’s Defeat Diabetes” Campaign- exclusive initiative to fight Diabetes

An exclusive initiative to spread awareness and fight the deadly disease.

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Diabetes

Lifestyle modification in Prevention and Management of Diabetes

By Consultant Diabetologists Dr. V. Mohan , Dr. Ranjit Unnikrishnan  and Dr. R.M. Anjana The recent ICMR-INDIAB study which covered four states in India representing the North, South, East and Western regions of our country showed that India has 62 million people with diabetes and 77 million people with pre-diabetes in 2011.  This increased prevalence […]

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Diabetes Prof GS Corner

Surgical Management of Diabetic Foot

Prevention of ulceration in the foot is the most important aspect in the treatment of diabetics. Preventive foot care is often neglected and the patient develops serious foot ulcers and infections. The surgical management is of different varieties, says Prof G  Sivakumar. They are: Minor surgical procedures like drainage of puss from abscess cavities, removal […]

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Diabetes Prof GS Corner

How to choose the right footwear for diabetics? Find out

By Consultant Surgeon Prof. G. Sivakumar      Diabetic patients need to choose proper footwear. Footwear made of hard synthetic materials acts as ledges and traumatizes the foot. Good insoles and MCR (microcellular rubber) footwear are very useful to prevent foot ulcers. The patient must follow certain important steps in selecting and using footwear. They should […]

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Diabetes

What Diabetics need to know about Dental care

Dental essentials you need to be careful about.

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Prof GS Corner Women's Wellness

Surgical Management of Breast Cancer

The various stages of the deadly disease and how surgery can help.

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Mental Health Senior Citizens

Mental Health Problems In The Elderly

On why the elderly need a shoulder to lean on.

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Children

Cerebral Palsy- The Whys and Hows That You Need To Know

A spastic child can achieve a lot if given training and encouragement early.

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General

Doppler Studies & types of Doppler Tests

The basics of doppler studies explained.

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Children

Does your child get the required hours of sleep in a day? Find out here.

Are you sleeping, brother John?!