Dubai: Riva Medical Centre offers free diabetes checkup
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Dubai, Jun 30: Riva, an established wellness and aesthetic group that provides varied beauty enhancing services in its new laser medical center in Dubai, has organized a free diabetes health checkup camp. The offer is valid till July 10.
Riva has been the pioneering work of Dr Rashmi, a cosmetologist and beauty consultant who oversees all therapies at the center. Formerly the head of the department of beauty and hair at Sharjah Institute of technology, she has an umbrella of treatments ranging from advanced state of the art combination lasers for hair/ tattoo/spider veins removal to skin rejuvenation using evidence based therapies.
Specialist physician Dr Nandkishore, formerly consultant at Victoria/Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital in Bangalore and later specialist physician at NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai with his extensive experience in the management of chronic disorders has joined our center.The services provided under his care are diagnosis counselling and treatment of diabetes, hypertension, hypercholerterolemia and thyroid disorders, medical checkup and obesity treatment, comprehensive weight reduction programme, smoking cessation programme, stress related disorders and their management.
The number of people living with diabetes is estimated at 371 million and is expected to grow to 552 million by 2030 (International Diabetes Federation). RIVA’s objective is to conduct and support Dubai residents with large-scale effort leading to the control and treatment of diabetes and its complications through education, prevention and treatment.
Diabetes is a disease that affects nearly 171 million adults globally. A disease that can lead to many complications and its incidence is ever increasing due to westernization of our culture, lack of physical activity and frequent usage of processed food.
Diabetes means high blood sugar. Normal fasting sugar should be less than < 100 mg/dl (5.5 mmol/l) and two hours after a meal should be less than < 140 mg/dl (7.7 mmol/l)
Impaired fasting glucose: Fasting sugar between 100 –126 mg/dl
Impaired glucose tolerance: 2 hours after meal 140 -199 mg/dl
Diabetes is diagnosed when the fasting blood sugar is more than 126 mg/dl (7 mmol/l) and 2 hours post meal if more than 200 mg/dl (11 mmol/l)
There are 2 types of diabetes:
Type I: In type 1 the Immune system destroy insulin secretary cells in the pancreas. It usually strikes children and young adults, and accounts for 5% to 10% of all diabetes cases. The patient needs Insulin to live.
Risk factors: Genetic, Autoimmune, environment.
Type II: Insulin secreted is not effective (insensitive). By time Insulin insensitivity leads to decreased Insulin production, then Insulin deficiency. It usually affects adults over 35 years, and is increased in old people. It accounts for 90% - 95% of all diabetes cases.
Risk factors: Age, obesity, family history, gestational diabetes, lack of exercise, smoking, HTN, high lipid profile.
Symptoms
Low energy
Extreme thirst
Blurred vision
Frequent urination
Weight changes
Irritability
Tingling/ numbness
Frequent infections
Complications of Diabetes
Heart and blood vessel disease
Kidney disease
Eye damage
Foot damage
Risk factors
Risk factors you cannot change
Increasing age
Family history of disease
Race or ethnicity
Gestational (pregnancy) diabetes or having a baby weighing 9 lbs at birth
Risk factors you can change
Inactive lifestyle
Overweight
Factors that increase risk for complications of diabetes
Poor blood sugar control
Uncontrolled blood pressure
High cholesterol
Smoking
Facts about diabetes
Watch your weight
Exercise regularly
Stop smoking
Control your blood sugar
Reduce cholesterol
Watch what you eat
Be alert to kidney disease
Keep your eyes in check
Keep your feet healthy and remember your moisturizer
Don’t forget your gums, visit your dentist regularly
Visit your diabetic specialist once every 3 months and more frequently if sugars are not controlled or there are complications
Last but not the least always monitor blood sugar at home with a glucometer.
Exercise tips
If you haven’t exercised for a while, start slowly and increase gradually. Set goals that you can reach. Exercise is best when it is done five times a week for at least 20 minutes.
Warm up slowly for 5-10 minutes. Include some stretching exercises. Exercise for 20 minutes or more. You should be able to talk or sing while exercising and if you can’t, then you are working too hard. Cool down for 10 minutes. Stretch and slow down your pace. Drink more water or other liquids that are low in calories when you exercise.
Exercise with a friend, wear your diabetes ID, and always carry a source of fast-acting sugar with you, such as dextrose tablets or some fruit juice. Use it to prevent or treat low blood sugar if needed.
Wear well-fitting shoes and socks that absorb moisture and protect your feet. Always check your feet after exercise for injuries.
Test your blood sugar before and after exercise. Don’t exercise if your blood sugar is over 300 or under 70. Remember that the effects of exercise on your blood sugar can last several hours. Be sure to check your blood sugars often.
Diabetes affects the whole body. Keeping blood sugar under control prevents complications. Speak with your healthcare provider and get your sugars checked. Diabetes is a silent killer and if not detected early leads to complications.
Everyone should get their blood sugars checked once every year after the age of 30 and much earlier if you have risk factors like family history and obesity.
To end on a positive note, one of the landmark study done in the UK called UKPDS Study demonstrated that simple form of exercise like brisk walking and active lifestyle can prevent or at least postpone the onset of diabetes even in those who have high risk factors.
Visit Riva Laser Medical Center for free diabetic health checkup before July 10.
Appointment is mandatory.
Call Now: 042598831
www.rivalasermedicalcenter.com