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Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common chronic complication of diabetes mellitus. It leads to distressing and expensive clinical sequelae such as foot ulceration, leg amputation, and neuropathic pain (painful-DPN).

Unfortunately, DPN is often diagnosed late when irreversible nerve injury has occurred and its first presentation may be with a diabetic foot ulcer. It affects up to 50% of people with diabetes.

Patients may experience one or a number of different symptoms such as
1.Paraesthesia (tingling/pins and needles)
2.Numbness
3.Neuropathic pain
a.Burning, lancinating, shooting, shooting pains down the legs “like electric shock” or aching which can range from mildly troublesome to intractable, causing great suffering
b.Contact pain often with daytime clothes and bedclothes (allodynia); pain on walking often described as “walking barefoot on marbles”, or “walking barefoot on hot sand or broken glass”; sensations of heat or cold in the feet.

Thrilled to announce that we have been recognized as the "Most Preferred Workplace" for the second year in a row!

This achievement is our commitment to employee well-being, innovation, and excellence. A huge thank you to our amazing team, whose dedication and passion drives us forward every day.

Women after menopause exhibit hormonal changes which can lead them to develop T2DM.3

Women with early menopause are associated with 20% higher risk for T2DM. 3

We at Zuventus are dedicated for diabet ease care and encourage all women to incorporate in to their daily activity.

YOGA = UNITY OF MIND & BODY

Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH) is a silent epidemic & is often underdiagnosed and underreported, which could lead to serious complications such as Cirrhosis, Liver cancer, and the need for a liver transplant.

Zuventus Healthcare along with the Medical Fraternity is committed to spread awareness and provide advance therapy options for the disease. Together, we can make a difference.

Happy World Environment Day!

Let's work together and make our planet Earth a greener and cleaner place.
Heal the world. Be a part of the Global movement with Zuventus Healthcare.

Let's pledge together to strive towards making our planet a better place for all.

Let’s celebrate World Digestive Health Day, 29th MAY, by making mindful choices for our Gut Health.

Remember, A Happy Gut leads to A Happier Life!!

Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on May 28th, is dedicated to breaking taboos and raising awareness about the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM).

Today, let's make a pledge to prioritize nourishing our bodies with wholesome foods and spreading awareness about the importance of balanced diets. Together, we can build a healthier, happier world, one nutritious meal at a time!

Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed on May 28th, is dedicated to breaking taboos and raising awareness about the importance of good Menstrual Hygiene Management.

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Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, silently affects millions worldwide.

Regular blood pressure checks are crucial, as hypertension often shows no symptoms until it's severe.

Lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, and stress management play a significant role in hypertension.

Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can elevate blood pressure and increase the risk of heart disease.

Medication adherence is vital for those with hypertension; skipping doses can lead to complications.

Awareness, early detection, and proactive management are key in combating hypertension and reducing its impact on health.

About one in four people infected with dengue will get sick.
For people who get sick with dengue, symptoms can be mild or severe.
Severe dengue can be life-threatening within a few hours and often requires care at a hospital.

Prevention Tips for everyone:

• Always follow the product label instructions.
• Do not apply repellent on the skin under clothing.
• If you are also using sunscreen, apply sunscreen first and insect repellent second.
• Treat clothing and gear with permethrin
• Wear loose-fitting, long-sleeved shirts and pants
• Treat clothing and gear with 0.5% permethrin
• Permethrin-treated clothing provides protection after multiple washings.
• Do not use permethrin products directly on skin.
• Take steps to control mosquitoes indoors and outdoors
• Use screens on windows and doors. Repair holes in screens to keep mosquitoes outdoors.
• Use air conditioning, if available.
• Stop mosquitoes from laying eggs in or near water.
• Once a week, empty and scrub, turn over, cover, or throw out items that hold water, such as tires, buckets, planters, toys, pools, birdbaths, flowerpots, or trash containers.
• Check for water-holding containers both indoors and outdoors.

Reference:
Dengue. CDC- Centre for Disease Control & Prevention. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/dengue/index.html

As a 1st stage point of contact with patients, they play a critical role in providing medical care and comfort.

We at Zuventus Healthcare Ltd. acknowledge the vital role nurses perform in the overall healthcare system.

Major symptoms:

1. Not being able to participate in activities that you were able to do before you fell sick

2. Post Exertional Malaise (PEM):
• Symptoms worsen after physical, mental or emotional effort that wouldn’t have tired you before.

3. Unrefreshing sleep:
• Even after getting a full 8 hours of sleep one doesn’t feel refreshed or feel better

4. Impaired memory or ability to concentrate:
• People suffering from ME/CFS have trouble remembering or are not able to learn new things or find it difficult to build concentration

5. Orthostatic intolerance: people suffering from ME/CFS may feel light-headed or dizzy while standing upright


Reference for caption
2. Could you have ME/CFS? (Mayalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Available from- https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/about/index.html

The epidemiology of artherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is well recognized that Indians develop ASCVD about a decade earlier than Western populations despite having lower LDL-C levels. Statins are widely available & very affordable enabling majority of patients to achieve recommended LDL-C goals.
In consideration of the above its utmost important to achieve LDL-C goals of patients & today on National Lipid Day we at Zuventus pledge with you to Control Cholesterol & Prevent Heart Disease in your patients of CAD !

Laughter is the Best Medicine!

World Laughter Day (5th May’ 24) is a celebration that takes place every year on the first Sunday of May. The day has a lot of significance because it aims to spread awareness about the many benefits of laughter and its importance towards being happy.

Using laughter to nurture a sense of global unity and friendship is one of this celebration's primary goals.

Your oral health holds greater significance than you might imagine. Did you know that your oral health can offer clues about your overall health or that problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body? Understand the intimate connection between oral health and overall health and what you can do to protect yourself. Oral health encompasses the condition of the mouth, teeth, and related structures, crucial for essential functions like eating, speaking, and breathing. It also influences psychosocial aspects such as self-confidence and social interaction. From infancy to old age, oral health plays a vital role in overall well-being, allowing individuals to engage fully in society without pain, discomfort, or embarrassment. Oral diseases, including dental caries, gum disease, oral cancer, tooth loss, trauma, noma, and birth defects like cleft lip and palate, affect billions globally. The burden of these conditions is increasing, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, driven by population growth and aging.

In consideration to above, it is utmost important for oral health care professionals to educate patients and the general public regarding the importance of good oral hygiene and its influence on the general health.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) IS INVISIBLE

It takes >5 Years from Symptoms to actual Diagnosis¹

AS EVERY IBS IS NOT THE SAME

IBS needs individualized medicines along with multidisciplinary treatment approaches like lifestyle and diet modifications.

This IBS awareness month, Don’t suffer in silence. Fight IBS symptoms right way through timely diagnosis.

1.https://aboutibs.org/what-is-ibs/facts-about-ibs/

Allergy Masterclass, a scientific initiative by Zuventus. Webinar on Anaphylaxis- An Unanticipated Challenge, by Dr. Pramod Jog going live on 17th April, 9pm onwards.

Click to register and attend https://zuventus.zoom.us/j/97983384815
Passcode: 413150

What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

Many women feel physical or mood changes during the days before menstruation. When these symptoms happen month after month, and they affect a woman’s normal life, they are known as premenstrual syndrome (PMS).

• Common Symptoms of PMS:
- Emotional symptoms include:
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Poor concentration
- Anxiety
- Angry outbursts

• Physical symptoms include
- thirst and appetite changes (food cravings)
- bloating and weight gain
- headache
- aches and abdominal pain
- fatigue

Treatment:

- Lifestyle modifications include regular exercise, avoiding stressful events, and maintaining healthy sleeping habits, especially during the premenstrual period. Increased intake of complex carbohydrates increases the level of tryptophan, a serotonin precursor.
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is an approach that emphasizes the correction of unsettled disruptive thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.
- The fruit extract Vitex agnus-castus is the only herbal medicine that is proven to control PMS-associated mood swings and irritability.
- Recent studies of combined oral contraceptives comprising 0.02 mg of ethinyl estradiol and 3 mg of drospirenone (compound hormone pills for 24 days followed by hormone-inactive pills for the last four days) have demonstrated an improvement in PMDD symptoms.
- Selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) can be used as the first-line treatment of PMS with predominantly emotional symptoms.

References:

1. Gudipally PR, Sharma GK. Premenstrual Syndrome. [Updated 2023 Jul 17]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK560698/

Zuventus cordially invites all delegates to attend the scientific session at Apicon’24

· Topic: Emerging trends to treat insulin resistance in T2DM- Evaluating current available options
· Date: 24th Feb’24
· Time: 12 p.m -1 p.m
· Venue: Charak Hall

SAVE THE DATE!

Insulin Resistance: Antechamber of Diabetes

Insulin Resistance is a condition in which body cannot use, in the right way, the insulin it produces.

When you eat, most of the food you eat is turned into a type of sugar (glucose). This sugar travels in through blood to reach all body cells. Your cells need this sugar to produce energy required for survival.

Insulin is an important hormone, chemical substance produced by body organ known as pancreas. Insulin has the important job of helping sugar move from your blood into your body cells. Inside the cell this sugar is utilised for producing energy.

When you suffer from insulin resistance, the body’s cells stop responding properly to insulin, so it cannot do its job i.e. insulin can not move sugar from blood to inside of cell. Your body can’t get the energy you need because not enough sugar is moving from your blood into your body cells.

When this happens, your body has to make more insulin. Your pancreas produces enough insulin, but your body can't use it properly and your blood sugar levels remain too high. Consistent high sugar levels, over the time, may eventually leads to the prediabetes. Insulin resistance can lead to diabetes over time and also linked to several other health issues.

Common Causes of Insulin Resistance
• Overweight or obesity
• Physical inactivity/ lack of exercise
• Nutritional imbalance/malnutrition
• Aging process (Age (45 years or older)
• Family history of diabetes
• Medications (Steroids, antidepressants, antipsychotics)
• High-sodium diets
• Food high in carbs & sugar (high level sugar intake)

What can I do to prevent insulin resistance?
1) Dietary Intervention: sodium reduction, fat reduction, calorie restriction, and high glycemic index carbohydrate reduction.
2) Weight Reduction: A 7% weight loss reduced the onset of T2D by 58%.
3) Be physically active for 30 minutes or more a day

Reference: Freeman AM, Acevedo LA, Pennings N. Insulin Resistance. [Updated 2023 Aug 17]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507839/