DIABETES – Knowing The Veiled Villian

Diabetes mellitus, popularly called diabetes, has assumed a constant presence in our families. Families without a diabetic member is a rarity these days. Characterised by an increase of glucose content in blood, diabetes is a lifelong condition, which affects our body’s ability to process the energy or glucose content obtained from food.

Glucose is the prime source of energy for the body. They are the fuel for our brain cells as well. However, in excess quantities, they are deemed to be harmful for the body, leading to serious health conditions like nerve damage, kidney damage, increasing the threat of cardiovascular diseases and so on.

Types of diabetes

Diabetes conditions can be differentiated based on their nature and cause of occurrence. The main types of diabetes are as follows.

Type 1 diabetes – also called insulin dependent diabetes, it is caused due to an inadequate production of insulin from pancreas. They are known to have an early onset, probably in childhood.

Type 2 diabetes – a milder form of diabetes than Type 1, it is mostly found in adults and a few obese kids. Here insulin is produced by pancreas but are not used by the body due to insulin resistance or lack of insulin sensitivity of the body.

Gestational diabetes – this is a reversible form of diabetes, that is triggered with a pregnancy, diagnosed during the middle or late months of pregnancy.

Symptoms of diabetes

Diabetes when left unaddressed can have complicated repercussions on the body. With lifestyle choices making us prone to the disease, it is advisable to have a periodic lifestyle screening tests added to our schedules.

Diabetes do not always present symptoms. Some of the often associated with diabetes are as below.

• Unexplained weigh loss
• Increased thirst
• Increase in urination frequency
• Fatigue and irritability
• Frequent infections
• Unusually slow healing of wounds or sores
• Blurred vision

The risk factors of the condition are usually associated with genetics, family history and lifestyle choices. Obesity and lack of exercise are among the prime risk factors associated with diabetes. An early detection of the condition can help in better management and avoiding of complications, hence periodic testing is the need of the time.

Fayth Clinic, with various centres across Mumbai is one of the best diagnostic services in the country offering accurate screening test for lifestyle diseases at affordable rates.

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The Increasing Threat of Obesity in Children

Chubby babies look too cute and cuddly but with increasing age, fat in children makes them prone to a lot of difficulties. Obesity in children is growing at a very fast rate. Even though this can be attributed to their polarity towards junk food, it cannot be taken lightly. Not just health, but self-confidence also takes a hit with obesity. They get mocked by friends for their extra weight, which can negatively influence their confidence and character with time.

What was once considered as diseases of adults has made their appearance in children as well. With a growing incidence of diabetes, heart disease and cholesterol in children, obesity in children has assumed alarming proportion. It needs to be addressed as early as possible to ensure the healthy well-being of the child. A proper diet coupled with proper physical activity can help in reduction of weight.
Symptoms of obesity in children
Obesity cannot be measured with eyes. A few extra pounds on a child cannot necessarily mean obesity. Symptoms of obesity include a BMI above 30. It can be obtained by dividing the weight of the child in kilogram with the square of his/her height in metres.
Causes of obesity in children
Obesity can be a result of life style choice with high calorie food intake and lack of physical activity. They have some hereditary as well as hormonal connections as well the risk factors associated with obesity are as follows: -

• Diet consisting of high calorie food and drinks
• Lack of exercise which leads to accumulation of fat
• Children with a family history of obesity are prone to be obese than people who have no hereditary connections
• Stress and family issues can lead to obesity as many children cope with stress by eating
• Socioeconomic factors that limit the availability of better and healthy food.

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