Smoking as an addiction: Smoking is not just a habit; it is an addiction. Nicotine, a natural product of tobacco, is a stimulating drug that ente...
Alcohol and Diabetes
Mark Twain, the famous American author and humourist, is supposed to have said, “Giving up smoking is the easiest thing in the world. I know beca...
Atherosclerosis and Diabetes
What is atherosclerosis? Atherosclerosis is a disease of the arteries in which a fatty/wax-like substance (plaque) is deposited on the inside of ...
Diabetes and Heart Disease
There is no question that people with diabetes are more likely to have conditions that increase the risk of heart disease. The American Heart Ass...
Diabetes-Related Eye Problems
All structures of the eye are susceptible to the harmful effects of diabetes. Diabetic individuals are more prone to visual disability than non-d...
Diabetes-Related Eye Problems
All structures of the eye are susceptible to the harmful effects of diabetes. Diabetic individuals are more prone to visual disability than non-d...
Dos and Don’ts in Diabetes
The first line of management of all patients with diabetes is healthy eating and regular physical activity. Medications are second line treatment...
Dos and Don’ts in Diabetes
The first line of management of all patients with diabetes is healthy eating and regular physical activity. Medications are second line treatment...