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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women who are in their reproductive age. Women who suffer from PCOS usually develop higher than normal amount of male hormones. The cause of PCOS is unknown but it is believed that insulin resistance plays a key role. During resistance cells “repel” the hormone insulin causing the …

Exercise helps you feel and stay good. This is a known fact. But for diabetics it can also help lower blood sugar and keep diabetes under control. Regular physical activity is an essential part of diabetes management, along with a proper diet and medications as prescribed. When the body is active, it helps cells to be more sensitive to insulin. …

Tobacco in general is known to cause an array of bad effects on our health. It can be a trigger to various diseases and in some cases worsen the situation to almost death. Tobacco is known to be a threat to Cancer, Respiratory Diseases, Psychological Disorders and in some be a reason for threat to cardiovascular disease due to diabetes. …

Diabetes is a persistent illness that requires treatment and care. Many complications can arise when you are diabetic especially those that affect the feet. If you have diabetes, you are generally at the risk of acquiring a foot infection. And not attending to your feet issues can lead to serious complications like amputation of the foot or the entire leg …

What is a diabetic or low sweat sock? A low sweat sock is designed to control feet moisture so as to reduce the risk of a fungal infection and prevent the possibility of a foot ulcer. Most diabetic people suffer from symptoms like: Numb feet and toes Pricking pains that get worse at night Burning sensations of the feet Weakness …

Diabetes is a chronic ailment that occurs when the pancreas cannot make good use of the insulin it produces. Diabetes occurs when blood glucose also called blood sugar gets too high. Blood sugar is the main source of energy and is obtained from the food we eat. The hormone insulin is formed by pancreas and helps glucose from food to …

BeatO team advocates the need of specialized foot care if you have diabetes. Chronic high blood glucose levels eventually weaken the blood vessels and decrease the flow of blood to legs and feet. As the circulation to the extremities is affected, nourishment and oxygen deprivation to the feet and toes weaken the skin, causing loss of sensation of heat, cold …

India serves as a potluck of therapeutic remedies. We are a nation of various therapies and alternatives when it comes to disease management. It is by temperament to visit the medical practitioner only when all has failed. The community chemist’s over the counter tablets or aunt’s home remedies are the appreciated ‘on-the-go’ line of treatment in our country. This is …