Dr Smita Ramachandran

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…

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…

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…

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…