‘Covid-19 could have long-term diabetes effect’

We expect a tsunami of diabetes cases and higher blood sugar levels due to the Covid crisis,” said endocrinologist Dr Shashank Joshi, dean, Indian College of Physicians, who is a member of Maharashtra state task force on Covid-19. The 1,000-day IMPACT India campaign, supported by pharma major Novo Nordisk, aimed at bringing down levels of HbA1c (an indirect diabetes marker) by 1%—from 8.6% in November 2018 to 7.6% in July 2021, thereby sharply reducing the risk of diabetes-related stroke, heart attack and kidney failure. ....read more

COVID-19 And Inner Healing

Join us on Sunday, November 15, on MEDtalks with Dr K K Aggarwal COVID edition, at 7:00 PM as Dr. KK Aggarwal answers all the questions about inner healing during these testing times, with Mr. Virendra Mishra.Just click on www.facebook.com/drkkaggarwal or https://perfecthealthmela.com/vevent/general-webinar.php

COVID-19 and air-conditioners: Fresh and Filtered

Reproduced from: India Legal https://www.indialegallive.com/column-news/covid-19-ventilation-airborne-transmission-respiratory-droplets/, published October 10, 2020 The chances of contracting the infection are high in enclosed areas and poorly ventilated spaces. Trapping and killing the virus through pressurisation and filtration are effective in destroying it. Person to person transmission is a well-established route for the spread of Covid-19. And it’s not just symptomatic persons, even asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic people can spread the virus to others. This spread occurs via respiratory droplets carrying the virus and which are produced during exhalation (eg, breathing, talking, singing, coughing or sneezing) and when a person is in close contact (within six feet) of a person with Covid-19. Transmission may also occur through contaminated surfaces, but it is a less common route for the spread of the virus. ....read more

Gargles and mouth washes can prevent the spread of COVID-19

A critical review recently published in the Journal of Dental Research examined evidence for various mouth rinses with regard to their potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 activity.1 The review concluded that mouthwashes with antiviral ingredients could help decrease COVID-19 transmission by reducing viral loads in the mouths of infected patients when they cough, sneeze or speak.2 Only one study was found to investigate the use of mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine against SARS-CoV-2. While chlorhexidine reduced the viral load postgargling for 2 hours, this decrease was transient and the viral load increased again.3 ....read more

What is the importance of Govardhan Pooja?

The mistake of the Intellect is responsible for the disturbed state of mind. Even if the mind is under control, the intellect can disturb the mind. It is the discriminative faculty of the mind and can be very destructive. It is the main cause of ignorance. External desires and the uncontrolled five senses are responsible for it. Kama, Krodha, Lobha and Moha are the causative factors. In mythology, Krishna won over the intellect- symbolized by King Indra, the one who controls the indriyas and the senses. Govardhan pooja is the example of winning over the intellect. The same can only be done by one point concentration on the object of concentration. Krishna raised the mountain (the problem) on his one finger (one point determination) to save the people from heavy rains (turmoil of thoughts). ....read more

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COVID-19 cases in India crossed 88-lakh mark with 41,100 new infections

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New Delhi: Coronavirus cases in India crossed the 88-lakh mark on Sunday with 41,100 cases reported in a day. As per the Ministry of Health data, coronavirus cases stands at 88,14,579 which includes 4,79,216 active cases and 82,05,728 recovered or discharge cases. The death toll climbed to 1,29,635 with 447 new fatalities, the ministry data showed. The number of active cases remained below five lakh for the fifth consecutive day. The total active cases accounts for 5.44 per cent of the total caseload. The national recovery rate to 93.09 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.47 per cent.

With cold chain limits, some vaccines not ‘ideal’ for India

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PUNE: Leading health experts in the country have expressed concern over the number of cold chain facilities that’ll have to be readied to deploy vaccines with recommended storage temperatures as low as -70°C. Former director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research, Dr NK Ganguly, told TOI that most of the Covid vaccines being developed require super-cold storage and may prove difficult for even the most sophisticated cities to store and transport.

COVID-19 vaccine: Who will get it first? Chhattisgarh govt starts preparing list

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The Chhattisgarh government has initiated the process of creating a database of health workers from state-run and private health facilities for vaccination once an antidote for COVID-19 is available, an official said on Friday. The exercise has been started following the Centres directive to states to constitute committees for coordination and overseeing COVID-19 vaccination drive, he said. A State Task Force Committee has been constituted for inter-department coordination for the COVID-19 vaccination drive, he said.

World Diabetes Day 2020: Prevalence of type 2 diabetes increasing among age group 20-40, say experts

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Diabetes is known as a metabolic, endocrine, and non-communicable disease that is a ‘silent killer’. Increased levels of sugar in the body may lead to diabetes, and not managing it at the right time will invite serious complications like sexual dysfunction. This World Diabetes Day, experts tell us more about the condition and why it needs our immediate attention. Type 2 diabetes can be described as a condition wherein one’s cells are unable to use blood sugar in an efficient manner to meet the body’s needs. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes may include frequent urination, tiredness, frequent thirst, and weight gain or loss. Nowadays, many youngsters are falling prey to type 2 diabetes owing to a sedentary lifestyle. Being overweight, obese, lack of exercise, stress, eating a high-calorie diet, and having a family history can increase your risk of getting diabetes.