Why Are Children Also Getting Affected With Diabetes ?

Diabetes is one of the biggest global healthcare crisis of the 21st century, with approximately 72 million cases recorded in India. Every 1 out of 10 children in India is prone to diabetes that is expected to double by 2025. While November 14th is celebrated prominently as children's day in India, Interestingly, it is also the same day when 'World Diabetes Day' is observed. The attribute which can be linked strongly to the alarming rise of type 2 diabetes among children is OBESITY. Studies indicate that nearly 5.74%-8.84% of school children in India are obese, and 66.11% of children have abnormal sugar levels in their bodies.

The rising prevalence of diabetes in children is closely associated with economic growth and modernization as they are opening wide the entry point for the globalized marketing of unhealthy foods and beverages high in sugar levels and fats. The children of today are eating about 20% more fat and 40% more sugar than they did six decades ago while burning lesser calories.

Around 85% of children with type 2 diabetes are either obese or overweight due to their sedentary, inactive lifestyle which primarily revolves around watching TV, playing video games and internet gazing rather than getting involved in any physical activity or outdoor sports. The improving standard of living has replaced the traditional micronutrient-rich foods with the readily available, unhealthy, high-calorie junk food which deprives children of getting proper nutrition.

Children with an apple-shaped body who carry the majority of their excess body weight around their abdomen are at high risk of developing diabetes in contrast to children with a pear-shaped body who carry most of their weight in the hips and thighs.

Apart from obesity inactivity, family history of diabetes, adolescent age, low birth weight, and mother with gestational diabetes are the other factors that increase the risk of developing childhood diabetes.

SYMPTOMS

 Type 2 diabetes in children may develop gradually and may manifest symptoms such as

1.     Increased thirst and frequent urination

2.     Fatigue

3.     Blurred vision

4.     Slow healing of wounds

5.     Dry mouth

COMPLICATIONS

Children with type 2 diabetes are at the risk of developing potentially dangerous conditions that can nearly affect every major organ in the child's body. Complications may be disabling or life-threatening if the disease is not well controlled. Complications may include and not limited to

1.     High blood pressure

2.     Kidney disease

3.     Heart and blood vessel disease

4.     Eye problem or Diabetic retinopathy

5.     High cholesterol level

Diabetes screening is recommended for all children who are overweight or obese. For early diagnosis and effective treatment of the disease visit Max Hospital. One of the best hospitals in New Delhi headed by Dr. Nikhil Agnihotri, who is a pioneer in treating conditions related to childhood  DIABESITY.

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Who All Are The Eligible Candidates For Bariatric Surgery?

A person who has a BMI (Body Mass Index) above 30 is considered to be obese. Obesity is the 2nd most common lifestyle disease after cancer. A recent study shows that almost 60 percent of the overall population in urban society is overweight. This is mainly because of poor lifestyle choices.

Eating too much fast food and not burning those toxic calories out through exercise leads to the accumulation of excessive fat cells in the body. In such a case the doctor first recommends the patient to strictly maintain a healthy diet and engage in a daily exercise routine. But when the changes fail to help the person in losing weight, bariatric surgery is recommended.

What is the aim of bariatric surgery?

Bariatric surgery is a surgery that is conducted for weight loss. The process aims at reducing the capacity of the stomach so that the overall food consumption of the patient reduces. When the stomach is restricted it causes malabsorption of nutrients. This surgery causes hormonal changes in the body which results in drastic weight loss. Most of the bariatric procedures are conducted through a minimally invasive technique known as laparoscopic surgery.

Who should opt for bariatric surgery?

Bariatric surgery is not for everyone. It is only applicable to:

• Patients who have a BMI rate more than or equal to 37.5.
• Patients with a BMI of more than 32.5 with significant co-morbidities.
• People on whom non-surgical methods like diet, supplements, medicines or exercise have failed.

Also, it should be noted that people who are medically fragile and does not have a supportive immunity system to undergo surgery, should not opt for this. Some people with psychiatric issues like eating disorders should even not go for bariatric surgery.

Best obesity treatment in New Delhi

The bariatric department in Max Super Speciality Hospital headed by Dr. Nikhil Agnihotri, Bariatric surgeon, is famous for its effective Obesity treatment in New Delhi. The hospital offers advanced laparoscopic-assisted bariatric surgery in New Delhi. With a highly efficient team, the hospital completely devotes itself to provide quality healthcare service to the patients.

So if you are planning for a weight loss surgery in New Delhi, consult Max Super Speciality Hospital.

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How Does Obesity Affect The Body Systems?

One of the deadliest and widely spread lifestyle diseases is obesity. A person is considered to be obese if he has a BMI (Body Mass Index) over 30. In a recent study, it has been found that almost 60% of the total population globally is obese or overweight. Among which 38% are men and 40% are women. Sadly enough even children below the age of 5 are also suffering from obesity due consumption of unhealthy and junk food.

There was a time when people used to eat mainly freshly cooked home food. But today due to the fast lifestyles people mostly have readymade or processed food instead of home cooked food. Having too much of fat storage in the body and then not burning them out with proper workouts lead to obesity. Obesity also comes along with a lot of other diseases such as heart diseases, blood pressure issue and diabetes. 90% of people who suffer from obesity also suffers from diabetes.

What are the risk factors related to obesity?

This one disease increases the risk of multiple other health problems. Some of the common diseases may include:

• Cancer (Endometrial, colon and breast)- After smoking, obesity is the next biggest cause for cancer.
• Liver and gallbladder problems- Obesity is one of the greatest reasons behind the growth of stones and blockages in the ducts.
• Infertility- Obesity reduces the quality of eggs produced in a female body. Similarly, it also reduces the quality and quantity of sperm produced in a male body. Most obese women have higher chances of having PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).
• Osteoarthritis- Obesity stresses the joints and thus obese people often suffer with arthritis.
• Coronary heart disease and stroke - Patients with too much fat has higher chances of heart attack and stroke. Because of excessive fat, inflammation is likely to occur. It causes poor blood flow and potential blockages.
• Respiratory issues- Obesity affects both the nervous and the respiratory systems. Being overweight hinders your ability to breathe. More amounts of fat mean the body needs more oxygen.

Max Hospital is one such healthcare provider which is well known for its advanced Bariatric Department. Starting from obesity to other linked diseases, here you can find solutions for all your health issues. This is by far the most reliable bariatric surgery centre in New Delhi.

Headed by Dr. Nikhil Agnihotri (Bariatric Surgeon), the hospital offers the most effective obesity treatment in New Delhi.

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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT IN DAILY LIFE

Weight management is essential in everyday life because weighing too heavy is not at all good for health. Being overweight will definitely increases the risk of health conditions like heart problems, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and even cancer. Here comes the term diabesity which is a combination of diabetes and obesity, where the people have fluctuation in blood sugar levels and also overweight; both leads to higher risk of complications in the long run.

Due to our work pattern, most of us are not maintaining healthy weight now. Reasons may differ from one to another, but the final point is most of the people are either overweight or underweight. Very less people are in correct or in exact weight. Here, the basic point we insist is that one has to maintain good body weight according to their height and has to do some physical activities as much as possible.

WHAT IS AN IDEAL WEIGHT, FOLLOW BMI

Body mass index (BMI) is a general measure of overweight and obesity. Maintaining and reaching this BMI is important for overall health. If a person is just above the BMI level, he can reduce his weight within a specified period of time. But if a person is overweight or obese or severely obese, he needs special medical attention from the doctors.

So, for severe obesity, we have medical weight loss treatment. That means to find out the root cause of the severe obesity and if necessary we can do surgery, Roux – En – Y (pronounced as roo-and-y) gastric bypass surgery. When you compare the dietary weight loss, surgical method has yielded desired result within the time frame and can go smoothly for a long period of time. By which, we can reduce time and achieve the ideal weight. It will be a permanent solution to the weight gain issues.

ROUX – EN – Y GASTRIC BYPASS

The Roux-en-Y means an end-to-side surgical method to give a cross-connection between tubes, blood vessels, and parts of the intestine. Here, the surgeon cuts the stomach into 2 parts to create a pouch out of the stomach and attaching it to the small intestine called Roux limb; this will look like "Y" shape. The food would bypass the large part of the stomach and the duodenum. So, after the surgery, the stomach feels full quickly and eats less.

ADVANTAGES OF GASTRIC BYPASS:

It is very much effective for diabetes people.
Excellent result over time.
Risk of complications is very less or negligible.
Result is fast and quick.
The after effect of weight loss surgery includes significant improvement in long-term weight loss, lower risk of death, and other obesity related disorders. It improves overall quality of life.

WEIGHT REDUCTION SURGERY IN DELHI

Most of the hospitals in India provide affordable weight loss surgery at reasonable prices. All the hospitals would have good equipments with the latest technology. In Delhi, we have many such good hospitals, one of which is Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi which is headed by Dr. Nikhil Agnihotri, bariatric specialist, who is an accomplished, highly qualified weight loss surgeon, who has over 11 years of great experience in the field of medical science and has been doing bariatric surgeries with good care and has an excellent team of doctors under him.

INSURANCE COVERAGE

Previously, gastric bypass was considered to be a cosmetic surgery, after so many case studies, insurance companies now provide coverage either as part or full depending on the terms and conditions of the company.Indian insurance companies like Star Health Insurance, United India Assurance, Bajaj Allianz, and ICICI Lombard are now giving medical insurance and reimbursement to this surgery.

Dr. Nikhil Agnihotri is one of the leading weight loss surgeons in New Delhi who has been successfully performing various bariatric surgeries. He is the well-known surgeon for performing  Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass in New Delhi.

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Is it risky to do weight loss surgeries, truth Vs myth?

Are you gaining abnormal weight? Do you need a permanent solution for it?

Read how a weight loss surgery can help you!

A weight loss surgery brings certain changes in the digestive system. If the person has a low metabolism rate or if the person has (BMI>40), in that case, supplements, dieting or exercise doesn’t work for the person. It is then that doctors decide to go for a weight loss surgery.
In a weight loss surgery, a part of the stomach is operated along the greater curvature. As the stomach size gets reduced, the tendency to eat also gets reduced simultaneously. This is the most common way that a weight loss surgery is performed.

Why is it done?

Weight loss surgery reduces the risk of several diseases in the body:
-High blood pressure
-Stroke
-Diabetes
-Gastroesophageal reflux disease
-Sleep apnea

Note that weight loss surgery is not the first option taken by doctors. Only after you fail to lose weight through exercise and dieting, these surgeries are conducted.
Risks and myths weight loss surgery is associated it

Like any other surgeries, weight loss surgeries can also have some risks. But side effects only occur if the patient is not assisted properly. If you visit a genuine clinic or doctor, every precaution related to the surgery will be maintained religiously. Things like excessive bleeding, vomiting or blood clotting do happen sometimes, but it completely depends on the surgeon.
The bariatric surgery Department headed by Dr Nikhil Agnihotri provides the best weightloss surgery in Delhi.

Why should you choose us?

Max foundation founded in 1985 has launched 14 chains of hospitals in India. Our highly experienced and qualified team members offer the most affordable and reliable laparoscopic bariatric surgeries in New Delhi.
Headed by Dr Nikhil Agnihotri, one of the most experienced bariatric surgeon in Delhi, our team is offering minimal access laparoscopic weight loss surgery packages in Delhi. First, you will be examined in details. This acute examination ensures that while the treatment is going on, the patients won’t have to go through any side effects.
To get our seamless and efficient healthcare treatments, contact us now!
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8 MYTHS AND REALITIES OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY : BARIATRIC SURGERY

Modern lifestyle sure does come with consequences, one of the highlights being obesity. Obesity is a lifestyle disorder and is also associated with several diseases like - type ii diabetes, hypertension, sleep apnea, heart diseases and many more, even cancer.

Bariatric surgery makes it possible for you to lose 50% or more of your excess body weight within the first 6 months of the surgery.
It's not perfect, well every procedure has its pros and cons. Without further ado let's tackle some of those common misconceptions about weight loss surgeries.

MYTH: ANYONE WHO IS OVERWEIGHT CAN APPROACH BARIATRIC SURGERY.    
People who have a BMI above 40 or more are ideal candidates for bariatric surgery. At times, people who have a BMI of 32 to 35 with serious health complications are considered.


MYTH: WHY SURGERY? JUST AIM FOR HEALTHY DIETS AND EXERCISE WELL! 
To all those who go by this particular slogan, we have got news for you. People who are severely affected by obesity are resistant to any kind of diet or exercise. So what now?

MYTH: NO GAINING WEIGHT YOU CAN EAT ALL YOU WANT 
Bariatric surgery is no fairy dust. Just because you have undergone a weight loss surgery it doesn't mean that you don't have to worry about your size anymore. Your nutritionist will help you set up a pre and post-op diet. It solely depends on how you work on your diet and exercise after the procedure.

MYTH: BARIATRIC SURGERY IS A COSMETIC SURGERY
The truth is this procedure is a metabolic surgery that will help you get rid of obesity & resolve co-morbidities. It is a life saving procedure and in no way is similar to any cosmetic procedure.

MYTH: BARIATRIC SURGERIES MEAN NOT GETTING PREGNANT!
Loosing weight increases the chances of conception as menstrual irregularity and polycystic ovarian disease gets corrected.Your doctor will however recommend you to refrain from “the happy news” for the first year post-surgery. With this only precaution, its totally a normal pregnancy and lactation.

MYTH: HEALTH PROBLEMS CAUSED BY DEFICIENCY IN VITAMINS AND NUTRIENTS
Yes, deficiencies may occur, but this varies according to the type of surgical procedure. Supplements are started post operatively to avoid these and the dose and duration is advised accordingly.

MYTH: WEIGHT LOSS IS THE ONLY GAIN FROM A BARIATRIC SURGERY
Weight loss is certainly guaranteed after the surgery. Other pluses include correction or improvement of type ii Diabetes, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Hypertension, Joint pains, Liver Disease, Infertility, Depression and also prevention of Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancers and Death.


REMAIN OBESE. THERE'S A GREATER CHANCE OF YOU DYING OF A BARIATRIC SURGERY THAN OBESITY
Actually, as your size increases the more you are prone to health risks. Moderate Obesity (BMI 30-35), reduces life expectancy by 3 years while Severe Obesity (BMI 40 -50), reduces 10 years of expected life. The chances of dying from the surgery are exceptionally low even though the patient may possess a vulnerable health prior to the surgery.

Would you prefer to be blindfolded by those amateur myths or would you want to try it and experience the myths turn erroneous?
Think getting rid of obesity at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Delhi by our expert Bariatric and Laparoscopic surgeon Dr. Nikhil Agnihotri. 

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Obesity - A Barricade To Your Happiness

Food along with nutrients helps in maintaining a healthy body and the calories are essential for energy. Consuming more calories than we burn, converts extra calories into fat and is stored in the body. Regular intake of calorie dense foods lead to overweight and obesity.

Obesity, accumulation of excessive fat, is considered as a chronic condition like other ailments. When the Body Mass Index (BMI) is greater than 30, then the condition is called as obesity. If you are suffering from obesity, losing weight can prevent some of the ailments.

 

The reasons behind obesity are many:

• Consuming too much of calories
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Not having enough sleep
• Certain medications put weight
• Diseases such as PCOS, Insulin resistance, Hypothyroidism
• Genetic run
• Psychological factors

 

Health risks associated with obesity:

Obesity if left untreated, progresses to morbid obesity and may pave path to many dreadful diseases. Morbid Obesity is associated with many dangerous diseases such as Hypertension, Insulin resistance, Type 2 Diabetes, High Cholesterol, Stroke, Congestive heart failure, Myocardial infarction, Cancer, Gallstones, Sleep apneas, Osteoarthritis, Polycystic ovaries, Infertility, Low self esteem and Depression. Obesity is in fact now the leading cause of cancers, even more than smoking.

In general, obesity is quantified with body fat, weight to height table, Body Mass Index.

Obesity treatment varies from person to person. Hence, it is quite important to talk to your doctor regarding the condition and discuss treatment options. Initially, some behavioral modifications  are advised such as

• Increasing physical activity
• Engaging in extracurricular activity
• Changing eating habits
• Setting weight management goals

The Bariatric procedure is recommended by the weight loss surgeon when the BMI is greater than 32.5.  This surgical treatment helps the patient to shed down the extra weight, almost 80% or more of excess weight is lost. Bariatric surgery does not only reduce the weight, but also shields the person from associated dreadful diseases. There are various types of bariatric procedures and they may be either malabsorptive or restrictive or a combination of both. The type of surgery depends on the results of pre-operative investigations,, age of the person, BMI, diet and co morbidities.

Max Super Specialty Hospital is a leading hospital which provides obesity treatment in New Delhi. Dr. Nikhil Agnihotri is an ace weight loss surgeon in India who has been performing all types of obesity surgery in India successfully.

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