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Definitions  This is the accumulation of excess fats that resulted in an increase weight gain. It is a complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat. This increases the risk of disease and health problems like heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure etc. How to diagnose obesity Obesity is diagnosed when your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or higher How to calculate Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is calculated by dividing your weight in kilogram (kg) by your height in meter (m2) squared BMI = Weight (Kg)/Height (m2)  BMI Range              Weight status Below 18.5                Underweight 18.5 - 24.9                  Normal 25.0 - 29.9                  Overweight 30.0 - 34.9                  Obese (Class I) 35.0 - 39.9      ...

Definitions  Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases (clinical syndrome) that is characterized by an increase in plasma blood glucose (hyperglycaemia). It is a condition where there is an elevated or abnormal glucose/sugar level in the blood which may be due to either of the two mechanisms; Inadequate production of insulin  Inadequate sensitivity of cells to the action of insulin Type of Diabetes Type 1 diabetes (insulin dependent): This occurs when there is no enough insulin production or when there is no insulin production. Type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent): This occurs when there is enough insulin production but the cells that should act upon it are not normally sensitive to its action (insulin resistance) Gestational diabetes: This occurs during pregnancy when there is accumulated or excessive sugar/glucose in the blood. How to diagnose or know one have diabetes mellitus The easiest way to know this is using glucometer to test for glucose/sugar in blood. Othe...

Definitions  Hypertension or high blood pressure is a condition whereby the rate at which the heart is pumping the blood is beyond normal. It can also be defined as a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery wall is high enough to eventually cause heart problems like heart failure, heart attack. In terms of high blood pressure, is a condition whereby there is a repeatedly elevated blood pressure exceeding 140/90mmHg. Why hypertension/high blood pressure is called silent killer? It is called silent killer because it is possible to have it without having any symptoms like other diseases. Blood Pressure Range Normal: 100/60mmHg - 120/80mmHg At risk (pre-hypertension): 121/81mmHg - 139/89mmHg Stage 1 hypertension: 140/90mmHg - 159/99mmHg Stage 2 hypertension: 160/100mmHg and above How to diagnose or know one have hypertension/high blood pressure? The easiest way to know this is using sphygmomanometer. When the blood pressure records revealed elevated blood pressure ...