Author: Dr. Garima Sahu, MBBS
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What is diabetes: Types, Causes & Complications
Type 2 diabetes affects millions — and most don’t know they have it until complications begin. Dr. Garima Sahu explains what is diabetes, its types, causes, and long-term complications in plain language.
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Insulin Resistance Symptoms & Lab Markers
Insulin resistance often develops years before blood sugar rises — and most people are never tested for it. Learn the key insulin resisitance symptoms to watch for, what HOMA-IR measures, and how to ask for the right tests. Explained by Dr. Garima Sahu, MBBS
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HbA1c Normal Range: What Your Numbers Mean
HbA1c, Fasting Blood Sugar, and Post-Prandial Sugar are the three tests that reveal your blood sugar health. Learn what your numbers mean, why HbA1c is the most reliable marker, and exactly when to act — explained in plain language by Dr. Garima Sahu, MBBS.
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Kidney Function Test (KFT) Explained
Your KFT report lists values like BUN, creatinine, urea, and uric acid – but what do they mean? Dr. Garima Sahu explains each kidney function test parameter simply, with causes of high and low values, India-specific risk context, and when to be concerned.
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Liver Function Test (LFT): Purpose & Results
The liver function test (LFT) checks how well your liver is working. This guide explains every parameter on your LFT report — from bilirubin and SGPT to albumin and ALP — in simple, clear language.
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Thyroid Function Test: TSH, T3 & T4
Learn what TSH, T3, and T4 values mean on your thyroid function test report, what abnormal results indicate, and how thyroid health affects cholesterol, fertility, and more.
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency: Symptoms & Treatment
Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in vegetarian India and often mistaken for stress. Learn the symptoms, what your test means, and how to treat it.
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How to Control High Cholesterol
High cholesterol is common, silent, and largely preventable. This doctor-written guide covers the right cooking oils, fibre, sleep, stress, and when medication is needed — with a focus on the Indian diet.
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Vitamin D Deficiency: Symptoms & Treatment
Vitamin D deficiency affects millions of Indians silently. Learn what your test result means, why deficiency is so common, and how to correct it.
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Lipid Profile Explained: Cholesterol Guide
High cholesterol is increasingly common among young adults. A doctor explains every marker on your lipid profile — LDL, HDL, triglycerides and ratios — in plain language.