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Diabetes check-up is essential — to Whom, Why, and When?

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Diabetes  is a condition in which your body cannot break down and utilize Glucose from the food you eat. There are  different types of Diabetes . Every type of Diabetes has its cause, but they all share a common problem: too much glucose in your bloodstream. Treatment involves both  medication and Insulin  or either one of them. Some types deal with lifestyle changes. What is Diabetes? When your body can’t absorb sugar (Glucose) into its cells or use it for energy, it develops Diabetes. This results in an accumulation of sugar in your bloodstream. If the condition is controlled, it leads to complications in different organs and tissues of the body- including the  heart, kidneys, nerves, and eyes .  Why Does Diabetes Occur, causes? During digestion, the food you consume is broken down into nutrient sources. Whenever you consume  carbohydrates , your body turns them into sugar (Glucose). It requires help from inside your body’s cells when Glucose is in y...

Gluten Intolerance: Significant effects and symptoms to be considered

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Gluten is a protein   found in grains such as   wheat, rye, and barley . If your body reacts to gluten, then it is considered gluten intolerant. This phenomenon is common, but it can sometimes have fatal consequences. Gluten intolerance  occurs from three different causes. Celiac disease Nonceliac gluten sensitivity Wheat allergy All three intolerances can present many different symptoms, some of which do not involve the digestive system. Taking a deeper look, we can see more  symptoms of   gluten intolerance  that are seen with the following three causes: Symptoms that are found in celiac disease: Celiac disease  is a severe symptom of gluten intolerance. It is an  autoimmune disease found in 1% of the population , which affects the villi in the digestive system if not detected. Skin problems, digestive concerns, mood changes , and other symptoms are common to this disease. The most common symptoms of celiac disease are: Diarrhea, Constipation, a...

Covid 19 Vaccination and Its Benefits

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Though scientists are still researching on   Covid-19 vaccine , it is clear that there are many benefits in getting vaccinated.  COVID-19 and Its Consequences Getting affected by COVID-19 leads to serious consequences. It can cause severe illness or death even in children and the effects are unpredictable.  It may cause mild or severe illness. But after COVID-19, infection people can experience long term health issues irrespective of the symptoms they initially infected with.  The spread of this virus is vigorous among friends, family and acquaintances who get contact with the infected person.  People at increased risk are severely affected by COVID-19. Facts to be noted before getting vaccinated: COVID-19 vaccine  lowers the risk of being affected by the COVID-19 virus. It prevents severe illness-causing effects and death. It is safe and effective for people more than five years of age and above age group people. People who are affected by the COVID-19 vir...

Why is Post Covid Checkup Mandatory?

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As Covid-19 spreads worldwide, positive recovery rates indicate that it shouldn’t be too difficult to combat it. However,   post covid checkup   is mandatory after the person is tested negative. Despite medication helping covid-19 patients overcome health complications, some of the recovered coronavirus patients have been experiencing complications after their recovery. Most individuals gain sufficient antibodies after post-covid, which prevents the risk of reinfection. Nevertheless, it is still unclear how long immunity can last. There have also been documented cases of reinfection. Preventive measures can be quite helpful in protecting the immune system of people who are at high risk or who are old. In recent days, doctors are recommending getting a  post-covid health checkup  just because   Covid-19 has certain long-term health effects, which may also be serious.  Post-covid infections  should therefore not be taken lightly. Coronaviruses attack you...