Author name: Dr Vivek Baliga

Dr Vivek Baliga is a consultant physician with an interest in the management of diabetes and heart failure. He is the author of multiple health articles on this site and his blog 'HeartSense' (http://heartsense.in). In his spare time, he enjoys web designing and spending time with his family.

Understanding Haemoglobin A-1C (HB A1C)

Diabetes mellitus is a common clinical condition that forms a risk factor for the development of heart disease and stroke. If you suffer from diabetes and have been on treatment for a while, you may undergo regular blood tests to determine how well your blood sugar levels have been controlled with treatment. The common tests

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Managing a collapsed family member..

Dr Vivek Baliga, Fainting / Dr Vivek Baliga

It is not unheard of – you are sat at home watching the television when a family member starts to feel a bit light-headed and dizzy. They start to stumble and eventually collapse in a heap onto the floor. Undoubtedly and naturally, you panic. You rush straight towards them, sit them up straight away, get

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