Dr Vivek Baliga

Low blood sugar levels? Here is what to do….

If you are suffering from diabetes and have been taking treatment for it, you would know that missing meals or taking too much insulin or to many tablets can cause the blood sugar levels to drop to a dangerously low level. Such a situation is called hypoglycaemia. Hypoglycaemia requires urgent treatment as low blood sugar …

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Bilateral pedal edema – Are both your legs swollen?

Pedal edema, also called leg swelling, is a common problem. Learn more about it in this article. A large number of patients who come to see us at our practice often complain that their legs are swollen. The swelling is often painless but can be rather troublesome, interfering with their daily activity. Swelling of both …

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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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