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Diabetes (Type 2 & Pre-Diabetes)
METABOLIC CARETarget Benchmark: Fasting Sugar < 100 mg/dL | HbA1c < 5.7%
Warning Symptoms:
- Frequent urination (polyuria)
- Unexplained fatigue
- Slow healing cuts & foot ulcers
- Blurred vision
Action Plan: Quarterly HbA1c testing, low glycemic load diet (millets over refined carbs), 45-min daily aerobic exercise, annual diabetic retinopathy eye screening.
Consult an Endocrinologist / Diabetologist
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Hypertension & Cardiac Artery Health
HEART CARETarget Benchmark: Ideal BP: 120/80 mmHg | Stage 1 HTN: > 130/85 mmHg
Warning Symptoms:
- Morning headaches
- Chest tightness during brisk walking
- Shortness of breath on exertion
- Palpitations
Action Plan: Daily sodium intake < 3.5g, maintain BMI < 23, annual 2D-ECHO and TMT cardiac stress test, avoid tobacco & trans-fats.
Consult an Interventional Cardiologist
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EMERGENCY PROTOCOLTarget Benchmark: Golden Hour: Reach Stroke Center within 4.5 hours
Warning Symptoms:
- Face drooping on one side
- Arm weakness or numbness
- Slurred speech or difficulty speaking
- Sudden loss of balance
Action Plan: Do NOT give water, food, or aspirin. Immediately rush patient to an emergency hospital with 24x7 CT/MRI & IV-thrombolysis facilities.
Call 108 Emergency / Neuro-Intervention Team
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Thyroid Disorders (Hypo & Hyperthyroidism)
ENDOCRINOLOGYTarget Benchmark: Normal TSH: 0.4 – 4.0 mIU/L
Warning Symptoms:
- Unexplained weight gain or rapid loss
- Dry skin & hair thinning
- Sensitivity to cold or heat
- Mood swings & irregular menstrual cycles
Action Plan: Morning fasting Thyroid Profile (T3, T4, TSH) checkup every 6 months. Take prescribed levothyroxine on an empty stomach with plain water.
Consult an Endocrinologist
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ONCOLOGY SCREENINGTarget Benchmark: Annual screenings save 90% of lives
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- Non-healing mouth ulcers (> 3 weeks)
- Unusual breast lumps or nipple discharge
- Chronic cough or hoarseness
- Sudden unexplained weight loss > 10%
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Consult an Oncologist / Surgical Oncology Unit
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PEDIATRIC ADVISORYTarget Benchmark: Normal Temp: 98.6°F | Fever: > 100.4°F
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- Sunken eyes & dry tongue
- No wet diapers for > 6 hours
- Lethargy & extreme drowsiness
- Rapid breathing or wheezing
Action Plan: Administer Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) frequently in small sips. Sponge forehead with lukewarm water. Avoid cold water baths. Contact pediatrician immediately.
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Drink 8 to 10 glasses (2.5 - 3 litres) of clean water daily to prevent kidney stone crystal accumulation and maintain blood volume.
Target: 2.5 - 3.0 Litres / day
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Consume at least 400g of vegetables, millets, and pulses daily to regulate insulin spikes and promote healthy microbiome flora.
Target: 30g dietary fibre daily
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Engage in 30 minutes of brisk walking or moderate aerobic exercise 5 days a week to lower resting blood pressure and LDL cholesterol.
Target: 150 minutes / week
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Maintain 7 to 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep in a dark room to optimize nighttime growth hormone release and glucose tolerance.
Target: 7 - 8 Hours uninterrupted
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