ABSTRACT Inflammation is a very common response of the body to some pathology that is going on inside the body. Ancients have characterized inflammation by the cardinal features such as redness (rubor), swelling (tumour), heat (calor; only applicable to the body’ extremities), pain (dolor) and loss of function (functio laesa).All these symptoms are easily seen if the inflammation is external…
ABSTRACT Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common diseases, especially in India. It is a lifestyle disorder which is increasing day by day due to bad diet and lifestyle habits. It causes disturbance in the carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. This affects insulin production and raises the body’s glucose levels. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated with madhumeha. Madhumeha…
ABSTRACT Insulin is a polypeptide hormone which is mainly secreted by beta cells of the islets of Langerhans of the Pancreas. Insulin regulates glucose levels in the bloodstream and induces glucose storage in the liver, muscles, and adipose tissue. The major purpose of insulin is to regulate the body’s energy supply. It also modifies the activity of enzymes. Insulin is…
Abstract Schmidt’s syndrome is also known as Autoimmune polyglandular syndrome type2. The clinical triad consists of autoimmune hypothyroidism, type 1 diabetes, and Addison’s disease. Autoimmune hypothyroidism is a condition where the body’s immune system antibodies attack the thyroid. Addison’s disease is a condition where adrenal glands can not produce enough aldosterone and cortisol hormones. Type 1 diabetes is a condition…
Abstract Latent autoimmune diabetes is an autoimmune condition in which the adults elderly suffer from the gradual onset of diabetes. There are multiple types of diabetes like type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes etc. In Latent autoimmune diabetes, there are the same clinical features that are found in type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes because of this…
ABSTRACT Diabetes is a common, rapid growing condition which we can find very often with an incidence of 6.2 per 1000 adults. In the current situation there are Approximately 25.2 million cases of diabetes in India. Diabetes comes under the endocrine disorders which is a chronic (Long lasting) Condition, but it can be managed easily. In this article we will…
ABSTRACT Insulin resistance is a condition that is complex in nature in which the body of the patient does not respond to insulin as it should. Insulin is a hormone secreted by the pancreas which is essential for regulation of the level of blood sugar. Certain lifestyle factors and genetic factors can cause insulin resistance. Prediabetes is a condition when…
Abstract Diabetes is a very common condition these days and it is gaining more and more roots in our society. The condition starts from dying Beta cells of the pancreas or developing resistance against insulin. The resistance against insulin generally develops in almost all the cells of the body. Thus production of more and more insulin and in the first…
Diabetes and sexual life- getting your facts straight! Sex may be put on the back burner when you have a chronic disorder. Healthy sexuality and sexual expression, on the other hand, are at the top of the list when it comes to securing one’s quality of life, regardless of other issues. Low libido, or sexual drive, is a pressing issue…
Abstract There are some diseases that occur due to improper dietary habits and lifestyle, one such very prevalent disorder is arteriolar hyalinosis. This ailment has shown great hike in today’s era due to excess use of sedentary lifestyle and sometimes it even occurs due to normal ageing process. So this popular ailment will be the main focus of our article….