Diabetes Prevalence Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by elevated blood glucose levels resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Over the past few decades, the prevalence of diabetes has increased dramatically, making it one of […]
Risk Factors Understanding the Key Determinants of Health Introduction Risk factors are characteristics, conditions, or behaviors that increase the likelihood of developing a particular health issue or disease. These factors can be both modifiable (lifestyle changes) and non-modifiable (genetic predispositions, age). Recognizing […]
Metabolic Syndrome An Overview Introduction Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of interrelated metabolic disorders that significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), and stroke. It is characterized by central obesity, insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. […]