Diabetes occurs when blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are elevated beyond normal levels. There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2, each with distinct underlying causes. While Type 2 diabetes is typically associated with adults, its prevalence among younger individuals is increasing due to factors like obesity.
In this video, the doctor discusses Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes, which occurs when the body produces little to no insulin, leading to increased blood sugar levels. When food is consumed, it converts into glucose, serving as fuel for the body's cells. However, in Type 1 diabetes, glucose is not absorbed by the cells due to insufficient insulin production.
Dr. Prem Kumar Nair was appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of IHH Healthcare on 1 October 2023, where he leads a team of more than 65,000 employees to realise IHH’s vision to be the world’s most trusted healthcare services network.
In this informative video, the doctor addresses common skincare concerns and provides solutions for achieving radiant skin. The doctor emphasizes the importance of understanding one's skin type - normal, oily, dry, or sensitive - to choose suitable skincare products effectively. Detailed explanations are provided regarding the appropriate products, including face wash, sunscreen, moisturizers, and makeup, tailored to each skin type.
Dr. Smriti Naswa Singh, a dermatologist at Fortis Hospital Mulund, provides tips to protect hair during Indian summers. She addresses common issues like sweat-induced hair loss and advises washing hair post-workout. Dr. Singh also warns against sun exposure and heat-based styling tools, recommending wetting hair before swimming to prevent damage. She suggests tailored hair care routines and natural remedies like oil application and homemade masks for healthy hair maintenance.
Dr. Smriti Naswa, a consultant dermatologist at Fortis Hospital Mulund, sheds light on the hereditary patterns of hair loss in men. Post-puberty, men commonly experience hair loss from specific areas of their scalp, such as temporal recession, leading to a distinctive pattern of hair thinning on the crown of the head, leaving hair primarily on the sides and back in a horseshoe shape. This type of hair loss is genetically inherited, with susceptibility stemming from either parent.
We’re all striving to achieve the perfect glowing skin at all times and are always looking for different kinds of products that might do the magic. We often come across products that promise to help us achieve the perfect skin in 7 days or less, but is that possible? In this video, the doctor tells us if these products that claim to make your skin flawless and glowing even work or not.
Dr. Atul Limaye, a renowned cardiology consultant at Fortis Hospital in Mulund, delves into the perplexing topic of SCAD or Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection.