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BREATH BETTER, KNOW BETTER ABOUT ASTHMA

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           Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition that has a waxing and waning pattern. It is a reversible airway hypersensitivity that is usually triggered by a set of conditions which will be discussed down the line in our blog.  Common trigger s of asthma Asthma triggers range from very obvious to least obvious factors. It is helpful to ponder over the personal and environmental conditions that can lead to an attack of asthma. As none other than one with asthma can identify the exact conditions that triggered an attack, thus the responsibility to identify the trigger is hence attributed to the person having the disease. A doctor or professional can help and work with you to reach a specific trigger that must be avoided to avoid another attack.  List of common triggers: Tobacco smoke Tobacco smoke Mite dust  Sand dust Sudden temperature changes Upper respiratory tract infection Drug...

My Blood Glucose Levels are High! What should I do?

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Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition characterized by high blood glucose levels due to the body's inability to make or properly use insulin. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 diabetes is a condition that occurs when the body's immune system attacks and destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas, resulting in a complete lack of insulin.  Type 2 diabetes occurs when the body shows resistance to the effect of insulin or does not produce enough insulin levels at a later stage to maintain normal glucose levels in the blood. In addition to these two types, there are also other less common forms of diabetes, such as gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy, and various gene-related diabetes which usually have onset in the early period of life. Do you need to have control of Diabetes? https://surgihand.blogspot.com/2023/04/diabetes-burden-on-human-race.html...

DIABETES! A BURDEN ON HUMAN RACE?

DIABETES! A BURDEN ON HUMAN RACE? Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when your body is unable to regulate the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. There are two types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin, a hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels. Type 2 diabetes, on the other hand, is a metabolic disorder in which the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin. Both types of diabetes can lead to serious complications if not properly managed. Here are some of the most common diabetes complications and their effects on the body. Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes increases the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, which refers to conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. This includes heart attack, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease (a condition in which the blood vessels in the le...