Diabetes can cause problems during pregnancy for women and their developing babies. Poor control of diabetes during pregnancy increases the chances for birth defects and other problems for the pregnancy. It can also cause serious complications for the woman. Proper health care before and during pregnancy can help prevent birth defects and other health problems.
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Hepatitis symptoms refers to an inflammatory condition of your liver. Some people with hepatitis have no symptoms, whereas others develop yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes, poor appetite, vomiting, tiredness, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Hepatitis is acute if it resolves within six months, and chronic if it lasts longer than six months.
Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure is a common long-term medical condition which typically does not cause symptoms. Its risk factors include obesity, drinking too much alcohol, smoking, and family history. Long-term hypertension can cause coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, peripheral arterial disease, vision loss, chronic kidney disease, and dementia. Lifestyle
The thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple). The gland produces thyroid hormones, which regulate metabolic processes in the body. Thyroid disorders can range from a small, harmless goiter (enlarged gland) that needs no treatment to life-threatening cancer. The most common thyroid problems involve abnormal
Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases that is affecting millions of people all over the world. Unlike type 1 diabetes, in type 2 diabetes the pancreas does not stop producing insulin completely, but it doesn’t produce enough insulin or fails to use it effectively. Insulin is a vital hormone in
Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes type 1 is a chronic condition that is also known as insulin_dependent or juvenile diabetes. In this type of diabetes our pancreas produces less amount of insulin or no insulin at all. Insulin is a hormone that our body requires to allow sugar(glucose) to enter the cells where it is converted into energy. Symptoms
Diabetes is on the rise in worldwide and in Pakistan too. Specialist with expertise in diabetes care play an important role in its management. Life style management is a fundamental aspect of diabetes care and includes self management education, self monitoring, nutrition therapy, physical activity, smoking cessation counselling and medical treatment.
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