Doctor, my morning fasting blood sugar is always high. Do you have any clues as to why this might be happening? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Transcript: That early morning jump in your blood sugar? It’s called the dawn phenomenon or the dawn effect. It usually happens between 2 and 8 a.m. Morning checking on blood sugar on finger pricking and checking up with your glucometer is called the ‘Fasting blood sugar. In most diabetic patients, the reading is above the normal range, and they are very concerned about it. This is due to the the dawn effect or dawn phenomenon. It happens after 2 am and 8 am. This phenomenon of fasting high blood sugar only in some diabetics can be explained so that it will not be a worry or concern in future. After all, fasting blood sugar is not that important when you are a full-blown diabetic. ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 1st October 2023 – 1st Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Sri Lanka women claim Silver in Asian Games Cricket – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE – (eLanka Sports editor) Three Muscateers In Canada Play Pivotal Role at Connection 55 Silver Jubilee Dance on Friday Sep 22 2023 – By Perry & Yas Danushka Gunathilaka’s Travails Over: Free to Cricket … so to speak – By Michael Roberts ජගත් වැඩිහිටි දිනය – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම් Coconut- an Asian dietary essentialwas bashed again by Western researchers, despite its increasing popularity in the West. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Danushka At Cricket: Beyond the Couplings – By Michael Roberts Joe – Pete Cricket game in Sydney September 2023 UDDIKA AWARD WINNING ACTOR,VOCALIST ,MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT WITH A UNIQUE VISION FOR A FRESH EPOCH – By Sunil ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 24th September 2023 – 7th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter An appreciation of Harry de Sayrah, OAM – By Ivor Novello Sri Lanka selectors make calculated risk on an improving squad much in line for their unorthodox game plan – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (Elanka Sports Editor) ජපන් සංස්කෘතියේ අනන්‍යතාව – ගීෂා ළදුන් – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. SUNDAY CHOICE – You have circled this mountain long enough. Now turn north.” (Deuteronomy 2:3) – By Charles Schokman ‘Live’ International Media Conference to announce the signing of the agreement with Hollywood, India & Sri Lanka – by Alston Koch Elephant Safari-Minneriya National Park-Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Elephant Safari-Minneriya National Park-Sri Lanka – By Dr Harold Gunatillake The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2023-9-23 https://www.elanka.com.au/visit-to-the-st-anthonys-church-in-wahacotte-by-dr-harold-gunatillake/ Neil Para’s Marathon Walk to Secure ...

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Visit to the St. Anthony’s Church in Wahacotte – By Dr harold Gunatillake If you’re ever in Sri Lanka, make sure to visit the stunning St. Anthony’s Church in Wahakotte. The peaceful and serene atmosphere of the church is truly awe- inspiring, and the intricate architecture is a testament to its builders’ incredible skill and dedication. Take the chance to experience this beautiful place for yourself! Anthony of Padua, OFM or Anthony of Lisbon was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. He was born and raised by a wealthy family in Lisbon, Portugal, and died in Padua, Italy Let me take you to Wahakotte, a village in the northern part of Matale, in Sri Lanka, through the narrow country roads to the legendary St. Anthony’s Church or St. Anthony’s Shrine is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Kandy in Wahacotte. The church is located in ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 17th September 2023 – 5th Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Asalanka and Mendis lead Sri Lanka charge to Asia Cup final after heart stopper against Pakistan. – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE.(Elanka Sports Editor) Watch Asia Cup Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Highlights – Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets to get into the Finals against India කොළඹ කනත්තේ සැගවුණු මහා යුග පුරුෂයකුගේ පුරාවෘත්තය – By ආචාර්ය ගාමිණී කාරියවසම්. Watch Cricket Highlights of Asia Cup 2023 – India vs Sri Lanka Dinuth Wellelage announces his entry to the big time in fruitless performance against India – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (eLanka Sports Editor) RUWAN KUMARA ALREADY A SHINING SINGING STAR – By Sunil Thenabadu Stupas of Delft Island – evidence of earliest human habitation – By Arundathie Abeysinghe New Singapore Prez. – By Dr ...

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eLanka Newsletter – 6th September 2023 – 2nd Edition Sri Lankans in Australia Click here or on the image below to read this week’s elanka Newsletter Esric Jackson launches new CD, ‘Second Generation ‘, and did it, his way – By TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE Trevine Rodrigo (eLanka – Melbourne) Catches up with Corrine Almeida Happy Father’s Day – By Noor Rahim Link Natural expands global footprint by launching in Qatar Sri Lanka’s women shock England and Athapaththu questions BBL indifference – BY TREVINE RODRIGO IN MELBOURNE (Elanka Sports Editor) Health & Views – September 1st issue 2023 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Dr. Yves Sugunaraj Christopher MB.BS., FRANZCP., MRC. PSYCH, DPM., DCH. Consultant Psychiatrist, Emeritus Assistant Professor – By Suvendrini H. C. Christopher-Schuhmann Sunil Thenabadu turned to book writing Lançarote de Seixas and Madampe: A Portuguese Casado[i] in a Sinhalese Village-by Michael Roberts Sanali Lihansa Silva a contestant in ...

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Health & Views – September 1st issue 2023 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In other words, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this ...

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Visit to the Rehabilitation Hospital in Digana, Kandy Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com I was invited with my nephew and niece to the Rehabilitation Hospital in Digana, Kandy, Sri Lanka, on an evening a project to entertain disabled patients was organized, and to me, it was a valuable experience. It is important to consider this option if you or a loved one requires rehabilitation services. The hospital offers a range of programs and services to help individuals regain their independence and improve their quality of life. By taking advantage of the resources available at the Rehabilitation Hospital, you can receive the support and care needed to achieve your recovery goals. So, if you are in need of rehabilitation services, consider visiting the Rehabilitation Hospital in Digana, Kandy, Sri Lanka. We were most taken up with the friendly staff, including the nursing sisters, administrators how dedicated these ...

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How good is a can or two beers every day? – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Beer is one of the oldest beverages in the world. Beer recipes can be found in Egyptian tombs, Mesopotamian archaeological sites and Babylonian texts. Today, beer is found in grocery stores and breweries around the world. People are even rediscovering the joy of making beer at home. *Beer has high levels of B vitamins, particularly folic acid, which is believed to help prevent heart attacks. Beer also has soluble fibre, which keeps you regular, reducing the likelihood that your system will absorb unhealthy junk like fat. I drink a can or two small beers every day. I walk an average of 35,000 steps in a day, intermittently covering 8,000 steps per hour, and I relax with a small can of beer or two at intervals. I am 94 years old and have carried this habit ...

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Health & Views Aug 2nd issue 2023 – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Download the PDF file . Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is for general information purposes only, and whilst the author will endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, eLanka makes no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the eLanka website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained in this article for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk. In other words, eLanka In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website ...

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