If you look at your blood report, you will find a parameter called ‘serum triglycerides’. Many don’t pay attention to it, but it is an important parameter that can affect your heart and your vital organs. I thought I would brief you on triglycerides (TG), how they are produced in the body, foods that increase …
We all enjoy traveling. Maybe not so much to work everyday (!), but definitely on a holiday with the family. Over the years, one of the most common questions that patients ask their doctor is ‘how do I manage my diabetes when I am traveling?’. In this article, I will briefly touch upon some simple …
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If you have read articles on our blog, you will be well aware that heart disease in India is on the rise, with frightening number of people expected to suffer from the condition in the coming decades. Traditional risk factors include high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, high cholesterol and a family history of heart …
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Many of us love to have a drink from time to time. Most of us consume alcohol in moderation, but some unfortunately cross the recommended limit. In the long term this can be detrimental to health. Alcohol is well known to have a number of negative effects on vital organ functioning. Amongst these vital organs, …
