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A Diabetic’s Life

Monday, September 5th, 2011

You can find atleast one person affected by Diabetes Mellitus in your community.

Diabetes… Diabetes… Diabetes…

It has become a common syndrome. Not only Men and Women, Even most children are affected by Diabetes.

But what is diabetes exactly?

Diabetes mellitus or Diabetes is a condition where the Glucose levels in blood habitually increases. Insulin an important hormone produced by Pancreas. Diabetes is characteristics either by not producing insulin or its not working properly.

What Causes Diabetes?

Here are some of the important factors that might cause Diabetes:

  • Hereditary
  • Aging Factor
  • Stress & Hypertension
  • Malnutrition or Poor
  • Obesity
  • Sedentary Lifestyle

What are the symptoms?

Some of the symptoms of Low Glucose in blood are:

  • Anxiety - Shake Involuntarily
  • Uneasy Behaviors like clammy handshake
  • Hunger - Excessive thirst and appetite
  • Abnormality of heartbeat
  • Sweating
  • Trouble in breathing
  • Increased urination (sometimes as often as every hour)
  • Unusual weight loss or gain
  • Fatigue and Nausea
  • Slow-healing sores or cuts

Is Diabetics Curable?

The one of the frequent question asked by the patients if they are recognized with Diabetes is – Whether Diabetes is Curable.

Diabetes Mellitus is not curable – It is TREATABLE. Diabetes can’t be cured completely – The levels of glucose can be controlled by taking necessary medication, Exercise and proper Diet.

What’s the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetics?

TYPE 1 DIABETES:  Also called as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. It is generally found in Children and teenagers. Usually Type 1 Diabetes occurs when the Cells of Pancreas are no longer using the insulin. - Which will affect the immune system. Insulin injections are commonly taken.

TYPE 2 DIABETES:  Known as adult-onset diabetes or noninsulin-dependent diabetes. Most common among Old aged people – Sometimes may also happens in childhood. This kind of Diabetes resists the insulin absorption – which result in negligence of insulin by muscles and fat.

I don’t have Diabetics… So how can I prevent it?

Yes Ofcourse… By following some points we can avoid Diabetes.Prevention is better than cure!.

  • A balanced diet – reducing carbohydrates and adding more Fruits and Veggies
  • Avoid Alcohol and Smoking
  • Regular Exercise
  • Maintaining proper BMI weight
  • Manage blood pressure and cholesterol

You can visit our Diabetes Control Chart to know your Level: http://blog.internationaldrugmart.com/index.php/diabetes-control-chart/

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22 Dead, 800 Infected in Germany – Cucumber or Bean Sprouts? E.coli Catastrophe Growing

Sunday, June 12th, 2011

New bacterial found to be spreading to humans causing more than 20 people dead. Scientists are doing research the mode of communication – First it was said to be that, its spreading through cucumber. But now some researchers have said that the E.coli Bacteria is spreading through Bean sprouts.

The syndrome is found to be Haemolytic-Uremic – A Foodborne disease causing diarrhea and resulting in Chronic Renal Disease, Scleroderma and Malignant hypertension.

Similarly in 2006 a same type of bacteria found to be transmitted through Spinach and killed 3 people, sickening more than 200.

Prevention methods:
• Don’t use Un-Pasteurized milk, juice and cider.
• Use ever product after through washing
• Avoid having raw meat
• Have only freshly prepared and nicely cooked food.

Children under 5 years and elder people are advised to take more precautious steps.

Since taking Anti-Biotic and Anti-Diarrheal medications, can make the E.Coli even more badly – it’s in our hands by taking self care to prevent E.coli Bacterial disease.

Various research and steps are been made to control the spread of E.Coli bacteria.

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InternationalDrugMart.com celebrating World Cancer Day today (4 Feb 2011)

Friday, February 4th, 2011

Cancer causing almost 12% of death worldwide is the most perilous disease. Every year of 4th February, InternationalDrugMart.com is celebrating WORLD CANCER DAY to create awareness and to encourage Prevention & Treatment of cancer.

International Drug Mart offers discount on purchase of all drugs including AntiCancer Drugs – using the discount coupon.
cancer day discount

DISCOUNT DETAILS:

COUPON CODE: 15C2G
DISCOUNT: $10 discount on ordering more than $70 and 10% discount on purchasing drugs less than $70.

For AntiCancer Drugs/Medications, browse this page : http://www.internationaldrugmart.com/drug-category/anti-neoplastic-anti-cancer.html

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Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra)

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

The worldwide known usage of Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra) is for treatment of Erectile Dysfunction. Does the benefit of Sildenafil Citrate ends here?

I was really surprised when discussing about Sildenafil Citrate & our other products like generic of Filagra & Tadalista with International Drug Mart’s Physicians & Drug Analyst.

Sildenafil Citrate not only treats the sexual problems of men, but also its used as a medicine for cardiopulmonary disorder in new born babies. The cardiopulmonary disorder characterized by pulmonary hypertension raises the pulmonary vascular impedance which results in the switching of pulmonary blood flow to the systemic circulation.

Some of the other usages of Sildenafil Citrate are:

  • It mollifies the effects of Jetlag (De-Synchronosis – rapid travel of long-distance transmeridian on a jet plane.)
  • For the Patients who are suffering from pulmonary arterial hypertension (a problem of getting blood to the lung)
  • For patients having problem in their right ventricles of heart.
  • As Antidepressant
  • For Raynaud’s phenomenon - A condition where small blood vessels in toes, fingers, toes & ears are been affected, resulting in sudden exposure to cold)
  • Diabetes
  • As Antipsychotics

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Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Takes Off Western World

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

New York Times has reported that Indian Pharmaceutical Industry once known for making cheap generics knocks off western medicines. It is on track to grow 13% approximately $24 billion giving broader shift in Indian Economy.

Times, has also reported that the growth might be due to strengthening the patent laws in India and also on the cost structure followed in US for name-brand generics.

Indian companies are having lot to offer including the generics version of cancer and epilepsy medications that are bound for United States and cost advantage is also huge. It is expanding as a major drug producer.

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News Categories

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010

We at International Drug Mart are going to bring you with news from different categories in the near future. We already have news section bringing you the latest news on latest happenings in pharmaceutical industry and various new FDA approved drugs. Now we have planned to cover the news from various categories like

1. Drug Research

2. Drug Development for Diseases

3. Drug Discovery and

4. Clinical Research providing you with the latest developments in drug discovery, development and research.

You can the news on the above categories soon.

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Holiday Season Discount Offer!

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Holiday Offer

International Drug Mart is offering 15% discount for the existing customers on Holiday Season Celebrations.This offer is valid for all orders placed before January 10th 2009. You can either order online or take the assistance of our operators who are available from 9 Am EST to 9 PM PST.

Wish you a very Happy Holidays!

Pharmacy Team,
International Drug Mart

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"Senior Connection" newspaper, Tampa, Florida, August 2008

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

We recently had news about International Drug Mart published in “Senior Connections” newspaper in August edition. Here we present you with the news that has been published recently.

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You just click on the Image or click our media section to see the news in pdf.

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Pharmacy News

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

International Drug Mart’s news section provides you health medication along with the latest happenings in the pharmacy industry.

Browse http://www.internationaldrugmart.com/news-section/news-summary.html for latest headlines and keep yourself informed with the healthcare choices and recent trends.

We at International Drug Mart also have news feeds for your convenience

http://www.internationaldrugmart.com/news-section/article-feed.xml

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