What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes is a chronic condition of the body in which the pancreas produces and releases little to no insulin, which is a hormone used to allow glucose to enter the cells to synthesize and produce energy for the body. It is sometimes also referred to as “insulin-dependent diabetes.”
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Insulin is a kind of hormone that is secreted by the pancreas that allows glucose (which is formed when carbohydrate-containing foods are digested) to be transported from the bloodstream to cells so that energy can be produced. Diabetes refers to a chronic medical condition in which the pancreas is unable to produce the required amount
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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower part of the neck that produces thyroid hormones that help the body regulate its metabolism. What Are Thyroid Nodules? Thyroid nodules are lumps or growths on the thyroid gland. They can vary in size – from small (the size of a chana) to large
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Avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head, commonly known as osteonecrosis, is a condition that affects the hip joint, primarily impacting the blood supply to the bone. Left untreated, it can lead to pain, disability, and even the need for orthopedic treatment. As an orthopedic surgeon at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, I believe in empowering
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