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
January 10, 2016
January 10, 2016

Tips to avoid Diabetes complications

Diabetes, often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus, describes a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has high blood glucose (blood sugar), either because insulin production is inadequate or because the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both.

May 17, 2015
May 17, 2015

Hirsutism may be a sign of serious medical condition

Hirsutism or frazonism is the excessive hairiness on women in those parts of the body where terminal hair does not normally occur or

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