Author page: Dr Smita Ramachandaran

Type 2 Diabetes: Rising Fast in Children and Adolescents! Q) What is Type 2 Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder of impaired carbohydrate metabolism,resulting in very high blood sugar levels that can damage organs such as kidneys,nerves, liver, and affect growth in children. When this occurs due to deficiency of insulin, it is called…

A parent needs to be aware of certain things to be able to identify if their child is faltering in growth or is falling short. These are some of the questions that parents need to know about, so that they can get timely interventions if needed. A simple question that I often ask is if…

Gynecomastia is the abnormal proliferation of glandular breast tissue in males or commonly referred to male breasts. It can be seen sometimes during infancy, pubertal, and old age. It is generally a benign condition during infancy and puberty, however may have underlying pathology in adulthood. Q) What causes gynecomastia in boys ? A) Gynecomastia typically…

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune condition characterized by the irreversible destruction of the β cells of the pancreas, which leads to a lifelong dependency on insulin. Although several treatment strategies have been attempted to target cellular, humoral and innate immunity, very few have had any significant, long lasting, meaningful impact. Till date…

Q1 ) What is Carb counting ? A1) Carbohydrate counting or Carb counting is the balance between the carbohydrates you eat and insulin you take that determines how much your blood glucose levels will rise after your meal. So to put it simply more Carbs you eat, the higher will be the spike in blood…

Ramadan is the holy month of praying and fasting for Muslims all over the world. However it may become challenging for children with Type 1 Diabetes who are on insulin. These are a few ways to fast and maintain sugars in normal range. Q1) Which are the people who can exempt from fasting ? A1)…