Complications of diabetes mellitus – Suryadeep Hospital

All forms of diabetes increase the risk of long-term complications. These typically develop after many years (10–20), but may be the first symptom in those who have otherwise not received a diagnosis before that time.

The major long-term complications relate to damage to blood vessels. Diabetes doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease and about 75% of deaths in diabetics are due to coronary artery disease. Other "macrovascular" diseases are stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.

The primary microvascular complications of diabetes include damage to the eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
Damage to the eyes, known as diabetic retinopathy, is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina of the eye, and can result in gradual vision loss and potentially blindness.

Damage to the kidneys, known as diabetic nephropathy, can lead to tissue scarring, urine protein loss, and eventually chronic kidney disease, sometimes requiring dialysis or kidney transplant.
Damage to the nerves of the body, known as diabetic neuropathy, is the most common complication of diabetes.

The symptoms can include numbness, tingling, pain, and altered pain sensation, which can lead to damage to the skin. Diabetes-related foot problems (such as diabetic foot ulcers) may occur, and can be difficult to treat, occasionally requiring amputation. Additionally, proximal diabetic neuropathy causes painful muscle wasting and weakness.

Signs and symptoms of Diabetes - Suryadeep Hospital

The classic symptoms of untreated diabetes are weight loss, polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), and polyphagia (increased hunger).

Symptoms may develop rapidly (weeks or months) in type 1 diabetes, while they usually develop much more slowly and may be subtle or absent in type 2 diabetes.

Several other signs and symptoms can mark the onset of diabetes, although they are not specific to the disease. In addition to the known ones above, they include blurry vision, headache, fatigue, slow healing of cuts, and itchy skin. Prolonged high blood glucose can cause glucose absorption in the lens of the eye, which leads to changes in its shape, resulting in vision changes. A number of skin rashes that can occur in diabetes are collectively known as diabetic dermadromes.

Comparison of type 1 and 2 diabetes - Suryadeep Hospital

Comparison of type 1 and 2 diabetes
Feature	Type 1 diabetes	Type 2 diabetes
Onset	Sudden	Gradual
Age at onset	Mostly in children	Mostly in adults
Body size	Thin or normal	Often obese
Ketoacidosis	Common	Rare
Autoantibodies	Usually present	Absent
Endogenous insulin	Low or absent	Normal, decreased or increased
Concordance in identical twins	50%	90%
Prevalence	~10%	~90%

Laboratory Medicine - Suryadeep Hospital

At Suryadeep hospital we have a fully equipped laboratory for carrying out Biochemical, Haematological, Serological and Microbiological testing. Blood samples are collected in a hygienic and aesthetic environment by trained phlebotomist and transported to the testing laboratory. The tests are carried out by an experience lab technician on the latest Biochemistry/Hematology analyser to obtain fast and accurate results. The test results are double checked by a senior pathologist and results are posted on Hospital website whereupon e-reports can be accessed by patients through a given password.

Suryadeep hospital also provides facility for collection of blood samples from home at nominal charges.

For home visit for collection of sample

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Call: 014- 245 – 6879

Diabetes – Surydeep Hospital

Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.

Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications.

Acute complications include diabetic ketoacidosis and nonketotic hyperosmolar coma.

Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney failure, foot ulcers and damage to the eyes.

Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced.

There are three main types of diabetes mellitus:

Type 1 DM results from the body's failure to produce enough insulin. This form was previously referred to as "insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (IDDM) or "juvenile diabetes".

Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly. As the disease progresses a lack of insulin may also develop.

This form was previously referred to as "non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (NIDDM) or "adult-onset diabetes". The primary cause is excessive body weight and not enough exercise.

Gestational diabetes, is the third main form and occurs when pregnant women without a previous history of diabetes develop a high blood glucose level.

Prevention and treatment involves a healthy diet, physical exercise, not using tobacco and being a normal body weight. Blood pressure control and proper foot care are also important for people with the disease. 

Type 1 diabetes must be managed with insulin injections.

Type 2 diabetes may be treated with medications with or without insulin.

Insulin and some oral medications can cause low blood sugar.

Weight loss surgery in those with obesity is an effective measure in those with type 2 DM.

Gestational diabetes usually resolves after the birth of the baby.

As of 2014, an estimated 387 million people have diabetes worldwide, with type 2 diabetes making up about 90% of the cases.

This is equal to 8.3% of the adult population, with equal rates in both women and men. In the years 2012 to 2014, diabetes is estimated to have resulted in 1.5 to 4.9 million deaths per year. Diabetes at least doubles the risk of death. The number of people with diabetes is expected to rise to 592 million by 2035.The global economic cost of diabetes in 2014 was estimated to be $612 billion USD. From Wikipedia

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Laboratory Medicine - Suryadeep Hospital

At Suryadeep hospital we have a fully equipped laboratory for carrying out Biochemical, Haematological, Serological and Microbiological testing.

Blood samples are collected in a hygienic and aesthetic environment by trained phlebotomist and transported to the testing laboratory. 

The tests are carried out by an experience lab technician on the latest Biochemistry/Hematology analyser to obtain fast and accurate results. 

The test results are double checked by a senior pathologist and results are posted on Hospital website whereupon e-reports can be accessed by patients through a given password.

Suryadeep hospital also provides facility for collection of blood samples from home at nominal charges.

For home visit for collection of sample-

Call: 014 - 245 - 6879

Non Invasive Cardiac Investigations: Suryadeep Hospital

Coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of death. 

It is commonly observed that patients suffering from CHD waste substantial time before seeking medical help. In these situations ‘Time is Money’.

As time progresses the deficiency of oxygen causes irreversible damage to heart muscles.

Hence it is extremely necessary to recognise cardiac abnormalities early to provide timely medical assistance.

Top ten Effective Home Remedies to Treat Intestinal Parasites - Suradeep Hospital Gurgaon

Do you always seem to get diarrhea? Do you pass more gas than a normal person would? Continuously living in a polluted environment, we tend to become victims to all such health issues. These ailments are caused primarily by intestinal parasites.

What Are Intestinal Parasites?

Intestinal parasites, also known as intestinal worms, are gastrointestinal tract parasites that usually attach themselves to the intestinal wall. There are different kinds of intestinal parasites that usually cause infections. Some of the worst kinds include pinworm, tapeworm, whipworm and roundworm.

How Do Intestinal Parasites Infect Us?

These intestinal parasites usually enter the body through food or water. They can also be transmitted through skin contact, sexual contact, mosquitoes and even air. Usually, intestinal parasites occur when you follow poor hygiene. They sometimes affect people that have weak immune systems.

Usually, intestinal parasites affect people who live in tropical and sub-tropical regions. It has been found that they affect adults and children all around the world.

There are many naturally occurring remedies for intestinal parasites. Listed here are some popular ones:

1. Coconut:

Coconut is one of the most effective remedies for flushing out intestinal worms. Coconut is a strong anti-parasitic that has been used to effectively counter the effects of intestinal worms 

2. Garlic:

Garlic is one of the most widely used spices in the world. It is also a strong anti-parasitic that helps purge all kinds of intestinal parasites. Garlic has high amounts of sulfur. Sulfur-containing amino acids usually have anti-parasitic characteristics. Garlic is also antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-bacterial and has strong antioxidant properties, which help eliminate microbes from the body.

3. Papaya:

Papaya has long been used in Ayurveda to treat intestinal worms. The papaya fruit produces latex, which is rich in papain, the main enzyme. Unripe papaya has been used widely in Ayurvedic medicine for many ailments, including intestinal worms. The latex from unripe papaya fruit is rich in the enzyme papain, a known anthelmintic that helps purge intestinal worms. Papaya seeds also contain caricin to help expel intestinal worms.

4. Pumpkin Seeds:

Pumpkin seeds have been recommended as an effective cure for intestinal worms by the University of Maryland Medical Center. Pumpkin seeds have a compound called cucurbitacin that has strong anti-parasitic properties that paralyze parasites. In this state, they can’t hold onto the intestinal walls and are flushed from the body.

5. Carom Seeds (Ajwain):

Carom seeds are another effective remedy for intestinal worms. Carom seeds are rich in thymol, which obstructs the growth of parasites in the intestine. Ayurveda claims that carom seeds mixed with jaggery help treat intestinal parasites.

6. Pomegranate Bark:

Pomegranate barks are usually something we don’t use. However, the bark, leaves and stem of the tree have many anthelmintic properties. Pomegranate bark is also rich in punicine, an alkaloid that has been found to be highly toxic to intestinal parasites, especially tapeworms.

7. Neem (Indian Lilac):

Neem, also known as Indian lilac, is one of the best natural remedies for intestinal parasites. Neem has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-parasitic characteristics that not only kill parasites, but help remove toxins that are left behind by dead parasites.

8. Carrots:

Rich in beta-carotene, carrots are quite effective for flushing intestinal worms from the body. Vitamin A has been known to dissolve parasite spores. Carrots are rich sources of vitamin A, vitamin C and zinc, with the latter two helping boost immunity.

9. Cloves:

Cloves have many antibacterial, antimicrobial and anti-parasitic characteristics. Cloves help eliminate parasite spores and flush intestinal worms from the body. Cloves have also been found to improve your resistance to future infection.

10. Turmeric:

Turmeric is an effective remedy for intestinal parasites. Turmeric has many antiseptic, antimicrobial and antiviral properties that help flush intestinal parasites. Turmeric has also been known to help reduce bloating and other symptoms of intestinal parasites.source:- Ameya c Stylecraze on Dec29, 2014

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Fitness of Heart, Lungs Improve Memory Levels in Older Adults: Study

When your heart and lungs are functioning well, known as cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF), then your memory too improves, especially among older adults, shows a study revealing newly-found relationship between the two though it is unclear about the impact on long-term memory.

In a study conducted by researchers at Boston University Medical Center showed that CRF has been directly related to enhance cognitive and executive function in older adults.

The scientists from Boston varsity compared 33 adults aged between 18 and 31 and 27 older adults aged between 55 and 82. Participants were asked to complete testing exercise to evaluate their cardiorespiratory levels and neuro-psychological testing to test their memory, planning and problem-solving abilities. They were also asked to learn face-name associations.

The results found that older adults who had higher cardiorespiratory levels or fit in the CRF performed equally well as their younger counterparts in executive functions, though on long-term memory tests, younger adults performed memory, older better.

Another outcome of the study was that the older CRF fit adults performed better than low fit older adults, giving first such results that better physical fitness level is directly associated with improved memory and executive function. Among young adults, fitness levels had no big role on their memory or executive functions.

Researchers conclude that the effect of CRF is not limited to executive function, but also helps in extending memory as people grow old.

Scott Haynes, assistant professor of psychiatry at Boston varsity, said that their findings show that keeping oneself fit in terms of cardiorespiratory fitness or CRF may stop age-related memory or cognitive function decline. To be fit in terms of CRF, he advises older adults to enhance their physical exercise aimed at heart and lungs such as walking, dancing, yoga and other forms of inexpensive exercises daily to potentially improve quality of life.

Source: - microfinancemonitor.com Dec 29, 2014 the study has been published in the Journal of Gerontology.  A public Awareness Initiative by Suryadeep Hospital Gurgaon

Will my baby not suffer from diarrhoea after Rotavirus vaccination?

Deaths due to diarrhoea 3.34 Lacs, deaths due to Pneumonia 4.08 Lacs. 

There are several cause of diarrhoea such as viruses, bacteria etc.

However Rotavirus is a commonest cause of severe dehydrating diarrhoea which can lead to hospitalization.

Vaccination against Rotavirus protects your baby against this serious type of dehydrating diarrhoea and associated hospitalization caused by Rotavirus only.

Consult your doctor about vaccination today - Starting from 6 weeks of age

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How do I protect my baby from Rotavirus Diarrhoea?

You can protect your baby against Rotavirus diarrhoea by an oral 

vaccination.

Don't forget to ask your doctor about Rotavirus vaccination. 

Consult your doctor at Suryadeep Hospital Gurgaon about vaccination today.

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Can I not manage dehydration due to Rotavirus diarrhoea with ORS at home?

Vomiting takes place more commonly in children with Rotavirus diarrhoea making oral rehydration difficult.

This is followed by severe watery diarrhoea.

Thus babies tend to lose a lot of body fluids that need to be replaced urgently often needing hospitalization. 

I take lot of care with my baby's hygiene. Do I still need to worry about Rotavirus diarrhoea?

Yes. Rotavirus diarrhoea cannot be avoided even with improved hygiene and sanitation, because Rotavirus is a tough virus.

It can live on objects for several days. 

It is very hard to prevent Rotavirus with just hand washing and cleaning with a disinfectant.

Rotavirus Diarrhoea

Is Rotavirus Diarrhoea different from other types of diarrhoea?

Yes, Rotavirus diarrhoea is different from other types of diarrhoea.

The baby suffers from fever, vomiting and severe diarrhoea.

Diarrhoea may happen up to 20 times a day and may continue up to 9 days. 

This leads to severe dehydration which often requires hospitalization.

Rota virus

What is Rota virus?

Rotavirus is a virus that causes severe diarrhoea and vomiting.

It affects mostly babies and young children. 

Diarrhoea and vomiting can lead to serious dehydration (loss of body fluid).

If dehydration is not treated, it can be deadly.

It infects every child below the age of 5 years all over the world. 

Pneumococcal disease

How can I protect my child from pneumococcal disease?

Vaccination against pneumococcal infection is now available in more than 100 countries.

Vaccines have been successful in reducing the number of cases of pneumococcal diseases. 

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How does one get pneumococcal disease?

 Pneumococcal disease

Pneumonia, meningitis, bacteraemia and acute middle ear infection can all be caused by the S. Pneumoniae. 

These bacteria are carried in mouth and nose and can be passed by coughing or by touching young babies. 

What is Otitis Media?

Otitis Media

Otitis media is middle ear infection mainly caused by S. Pneumoniae and non-Typeable H. Influenzae bacteria (NTHi). 

Symptoms of middle ear infection/AOM include:

• Excessive crying

• Ear ache

• Loss of appetite

• Fever

• Deafness. 

It is a painful condition and can result into hearing loss. 

What is Bacteraemia & Sepsis?

Bacteraemia & Sepsis

The presence of bacteria in the bloodstream is called as Bacteraemia.

Bacteria can spread to other sites to cause infection. 

Prolonged bacteraemia leads to sepsis, which is life-threatening condition.

It progresses rapidly to cause multi organ failure. 

What is Meningitis?

Meningitis is the swelling of the meninges (membrane covering the brain).

Pneumococcal meningitis is the most serious form of bacterial meningitis. 

Symptoms of Meningitis include:

• Loss of appetite

• Sudden fever

• Severe headache

• Neck stiffness and neurological disturbances

It is associated with rapid and severe outcomes and can be fatal.