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Diabetes and Daily Insulin Use
For many individuals with diabetes, daily insulin use is a crucial component of their treatment plan, helping to regulate blood glucose levels and prevent complications. Insulin is a hormone that enables the body's cells to absorb and use glucose from the bloodstream, thereby lowering elevated blood sugar levels. People with type 1 diabetes typically require daily insulin injections or insulin pump therapy to compensate for their body's inability to produce insulin. In type 2 diabetes, insulin may also be prescribed when oral medications and lifestyle modifications alone are insufficient to control blood sugar levels. Managing daily insulin doses requires careful monitoring of blood glucose levels throughout the day to make adjustments as needed.
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Dr. Bijayraj. R
Sr. Consultant, Family Medicine and Diabetology, Starcare Hospital, Kerala
Dr. Bijayraj is Founder President Academy of Family Physicians of India (AFPI)- Kerala Chapter. He is currently working as general physician in Starcare Hospital and Iqraa Community Clinic (Palazhi), Calicut, Kerala. He has over 17+ years of experience in field of Family medicine, As faculty, Department of Family Medicine in Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences Co-ordinating clinical postings and mentoring trainees in Family Medicine; as theses guide to PG trainees in Family Medicine.
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Nutritional Role in Menopause Transition
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Chronic Pain: Diagnosis and Management Strategies
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Surgical Management of Bone Metastases: Principle and Updates
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Minimal Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement
Surgery to repair the mitral valve is a minimally invasive procedure. Between the upper left heart chamber (left atrium) and lower left heart chamber (left ventricle), the mitral valve maintains blood flow in the proper direction. If the patient's mitral valve isn't functioning properly, they need to have it repaired. The surgeon will make one or more tiny incisions in the chest to introduce tiny surgical instruments and cameras if they use a surgical robot to perform the minimally invasive mitral valve replacement. Compared to conventional open-heart surgery, which requires a lengthy incision down the front of the chest, this method is less intrusive.
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For many individuals with diabetes, daily insulin use is a crucial component of their treatment plan, helping to regulate blood glucose levels and prevent complications. Insulin is a hormone that enables the body's cells to absorb and use glucose from the bloodstream, thereby lowering elevated blood sugar levels. People with type 1 diabetes typically require daily insulin injections or insulin pump therapy to compensate for their body's inability to produce insulin. In type 2 diabetes, insulin may also be prescribed when oral medications and lifestyle modifications alone are insufficient to control blood sugar levels. Managing daily insulin doses requires careful monitoring of blood glucose levels throughout the day to make adjustments as needed.