Dr Shahjada Selim

Health benefits of coffee consumption

Recent research has revealed unexpected health benefits linked to coffee, despite earlier recommendations to limit intake due to heart disease concerns.

1m ago

Air pollution and the risk of diabetes

The world is facing a very rapid rise in diabetes prevalence. Low- and middle-income countries are the worst sufferers. Among several other established risk factors for diabetes,

7m ago

World Diabetes Day 2019

Every year World Diabetes Day takes place on the 14th November. It has grown from humble beginnings to become a globally-celebrated event which increases awareness about diabetes. The day is internationally recognised and is an official United Nations Day.

5y ago

Osteoporosis: a silent killer

World Osteoporosis Day takes place on October 20 each year dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and

7y ago

Insulin patch pump: A new tool for diabetes care

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common type of diabetes in the world. T2D is typically treated with lifestyle changes, such as

7y ago

Dealing with depression in diabetes

People who are diagnosed with a chronic physical health problem such as diabetes are 3 times more likely to be

7y ago

Recognising and preventing low blood sugar

Blood glucose goes up and down in a small range throughout the day. In people with diabetes, the range can be much wider. It is

7y ago

Thyroid health and pregnancy

Thyroid health during pregnancy is very important for both the mother and the unborn child. During pregnancy the mother’s thyroid hormone crosses the placenta and is needed for the growth of the fetus. When the mother’s thyroid produces either too little or too much of thyroid hormone, serious side effects can occur. So, it is extremely important that during pregnancy the mother’s thyroid is working normally.

8y ago
October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

Health benefits of coffee consumption

Recent research has revealed unexpected health benefits linked to coffee, despite earlier recommendations to limit intake due to heart disease concerns.

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

Air pollution and the risk of diabetes

The world is facing a very rapid rise in diabetes prevalence. Low- and middle-income countries are the worst sufferers. Among several other established risk factors for diabetes,

November 17, 2019
November 17, 2019

World Diabetes Day 2019

Every year World Diabetes Day takes place on the 14th November. It has grown from humble beginnings to become a globally-celebrated event which increases awareness about diabetes. The day is internationally recognised and is an official United Nations Day.

October 22, 2017
October 22, 2017

Osteoporosis: a silent killer

World Osteoporosis Day takes place on October 20 each year dedicated to raising global awareness of the prevention, diagnosis and

April 30, 2017
April 30, 2017

Insulin patch pump: A new tool for diabetes care

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common type of diabetes in the world. T2D is typically treated with lifestyle changes, such as

April 9, 2017
April 9, 2017

Dealing with depression in diabetes

People who are diagnosed with a chronic physical health problem such as diabetes are 3 times more likely to be

February 5, 2017
February 5, 2017

Recognising and preventing low blood sugar

Blood glucose goes up and down in a small range throughout the day. In people with diabetes, the range can be much wider. It is

May 29, 2016
May 29, 2016

Thyroid health and pregnancy

Thyroid health during pregnancy is very important for both the mother and the unborn child. During pregnancy the mother’s thyroid hormone crosses the placenta and is needed for the growth of the fetus. When the mother’s thyroid produces either too little or too much of thyroid hormone, serious side effects can occur. So, it is extremely important that during pregnancy the mother’s thyroid is working normally.

April 10, 2016
April 10, 2016

Beat diabetes

Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies of the 21st century. Each year more and more people live with this condition,

March 20, 2016
March 20, 2016

Hyperthyroidism in children

Hyperthyroidism refers to over activity of the thyroid gland, which leads to excessive release of thyroid hormones and consequently accelerated metabolism in the peripheral tissues. Thyrotoxicosis, however, refers to the clinical effects of unbound thyroid hormones, whether or not the thyroid gland is the primary source.