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Taking care of your kidney health is important. – By Dr harold Gunatillake Monitor your kidney health, blood pressure, and glucose levels regularly. Stay within your targets and lead a healthy lifestyle to maintain a healthy weight. Kidneys are the unsung heroes of our bodies, working tirelessly to filter waste and maintain a delicate balance of minerals and nutrients. You are always concerned about your heart health by checking cholesterol levels, but you do not get tested to check whether you are keeping your kidneys healthy. Most people do not know they have kidney disease because symptoms are typically not noticeable at early stages. The first step to prevent kidney disease like heart disease is to monitor your blood pressure and keep it within normal range. Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure can cause arteries around the kidneys to narrow, weaken or harden. These damaged arteries cannot deliver enough blood ...

Insulin Sensitivity, insulin resistance and insulin unresponsiveness – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com There are over 400 million Diabetics in the world. Two million diabetics in Sri Lanka Studies done by Sri Lanka diabetic association and Kins College London have found that 20% of Sri Lankans have abnormal blood sugar levels. Primary risk factor for diabetes………. If you have diabetes or want to know about diabetes, the two words- insulin sensitivity and resistance- must be well understood to understand and control diabetes. Insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity are two sides of the same coin. If you have insulin resistance, you have low insulin sensitivity. Conversely, if you are sensitive to insulin, you have low insulin resistance. While insulin resistance is harmful to your health, insulin sensitivity is beneficial in non-diabetics. Your insulin sensitivity determines the amount of insulin your body needs to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. The more severe ...