Welcome to M.V Hospital for Diabetes, established by late Prof. M.Viswanathan, Doyen of Diabetology in India in 1954 as a general hospital. In 1971 it became a hospital exclusively for Diabetes care. It has, at present,100 beds for the treatment of diabetes and its complications.

Friday, January 2, 2009

TAKE CARE WHILE YOU EAT THIS FESTIVE SEASON

Excessive food and drink consumption over the festive period could increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Over-indulgence in too many calorific treats such as cakes, pies, desserts; etc can lead to an increased waistline.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
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A large waist automatically increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifby eleven times. The risk waist measurements are 80cm or more for Asian women, 90 cms or more for Asian men. As well as having a large waist, people are more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes if they are overweight, over the age of 40, South Asian http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.giforigin, or have a family history of Type 2 diabetes. If a person has two or more of these risk factors then a regular diabetes test is essential.

Diabetes is a serious condition that can lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness and amputation. So it is very important to
*Eat a healthy balanced diet
*Maintain a healthy weight
*Be physically active.

So this festive season adopt count and eat policy and Keep an eye on the quantity you consume.

Disclaimer: All opinions and Information published here is for medical education only. It is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice. If you are a patient, please see your doctor for evaluation of your individual case. Under no circumstances will the authors be liable to you for any direct or indirect damages arising in connection with use of this website

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