Diabetes - Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose (SMBG)

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is an important part of modern therapy for diabetes mellitus. It helps the diabetic person be aware of his blood glucose levels and maintain more constant levels of glucose.

Join this online group on SMBG to get the latest information from other doctors and diabetic people about how you can manage this condition and live successfully with it.

Diabetic Diet / Torture or Not

The perfect diabetes nutrition plan aims at providing a mixture of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins at each meal at an appropriate calorie level. But its noble twin objectives of providing essential nutrients as well as creating an even release of glucose into the blood from meal to meal and from day to day may not really satisfy the pleasures of a dining table.

Is the diabetes diet sheer torture? Do you have to sacrifice your taste buds at the altar of reclaiming health? Or can there be a via media for the millions afflicted with diabetes? Sign up at this support group and get your answers!

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy happens when chronically high blood glucose levels in diabetic persons damage to the retina by causing swelling, leakage, and abnormal new blood vessels in the retina. Diabetic retinopathy can lead to blindness.

Join this online group on diabetic retinopathy to meet doctors and other patients who can help you face this challenge.

Dialysis / Haemodialysis / Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis

In serious kidney disease, kidney function becomes woefully inadequate. In such a situation, it is by the process of "Dialysis" that waste products and excess fluids are removed from the blood. When this occurs using a machine is called hemodialysis, whereas dialysis using the natural filtering membrane of the body called "Peritoneum" is called Peritoneal Dialysis.

Want to learn more on the process of dialysis, its different types and its advantages and disadvantages? Get the lowdown on Medindia’s support group for dialysis.

Diaper Rash / Diaper Dermatitis

Diaper rashes are rashes in the diaper area of babies usually caused by soiled diapers that are left on too long, or by the use of brands of detergents or soaps or baby wipes that don't suit the baby.

This online group on diaper rash will let you contact other parents and pediatricians and professionals who can help you and your baby cope with diaper rash and other challenges.

Diet and High Blood Pressure

Diet plays an important role in controlling high blood pressure. Avoiding alcohol, salts, and fat, and eating more vegetables and fruits can help reduce high blood pressure.

Join this online group on diet and high blood pressure to meet doctors and other professionals and patients who will share their experiences and help you find a solution just right for you.

Diet Pills

Diet pills, or anti-obesity medication, help people lose weight by altering certain body processes like metabolism or the absorption or calories. Diet pills have risky side effects, and doctors usually prescribe them only in extreme cases where the benefits outweigh the risks.

Join this online group on diet pills to meet others who want to lose weight and are using or want to use diet pills, and professionals who can help.

Diet, Lifestyle and Heart Disease

Heart disease is called a ‘lifestyle’ disease because most heart diseases are caused by factors in a person’s diet and lifestyle which are under his control. Exercise, a healthful diet, and even oral hygiene or the lack of these can affect a person’s risk of heart disease.

Join our online group on diet and lifestyle and heart disease. Ask your questions to experts and share your experiences.

Diphtheria

Otherwise called the 'Strangling Angel of Children', diphtheria was for long a dreaded yet common childhood illness. In fact, until a few centuries back in New England, it was solely responsible for 80pct of the deaths of children under 10 years. Eventhough vaccines have been developed, poor public health measures have caused the re-emergence of the disease.

For more details, our support group on diphtheria is the place to be.

Down syndrome / Birth Defects - Genetic

Down syndrome is a genetic condition that arises due to an extra copy of all or part of chromosome 21. Though Down syndrome cannot be cured and comes with a host of medical issues, people with the syndrome learn several skills during their lifetime. With proper medication, diet, training and care, many of them are capable of becoming independent and leading a normal life. With early health intervention, some individuals with Down syndrome are now capable of going for jobs and fending for themselves.

Join our online support group for Down syndrome – meet other parents facing the same challenges with their children, and carers, teachers, therapists, and doctors who can help.