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.

Monday, January 23, 2017

Take Care of Your Kidneys:

Kidney damage can happen to anyone, but people with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes are more prone.So, reduce your risk as  part of diabetes management.

1. Do not miss any medical appointment.
2.Keep blood pressure, cholesterol  and blood sugar in check . If your numbers are not good, take action and get them to the target range.
3. Test urine for protein and get a blood test for kidney function at least once a year.
4. Stop smoking ---if you do.
5. Eat a healthy balanced diet that is low in fat, salt and sugar with lots of fruit and vegetables.
6. Keep active with gardening or walking.

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