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NEWSLETTER AUGUST 2019 Aafiya, The Gateway To Endless Possibilities

DIETS FOR DIABETICS THAT TASTE WELL FIBER The phrase “DIETS FOR DIABETICS” may scare you about its Dietary fiber includes the parts of plant foods that our body doesn’t complexity but contrary to popular beliefs preparing a diabetic breakdown to absorb. Fiber helps control blood sugar levels. Fiber friendly meal isn’t difficult. A typical diet for diabetics is rich food items include: an eating plan that’s naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key ingredients include • VEGETABLES fruits, vegetables and whole grains. In fact, not • FRUITS only for diabetic people, these diets can prove • NUTS to be the healthiest eating plan for everyone; • LEGUMES after all, eating high-fiber and healthy food • WHOLE GRAINS isn’t restricted to patients only. GOOD FATS It is recommended that Diabetics have three meals a day at regular intervals. This It is highly recommended that diabetics helps one’s body to utilize the insulin that have oily fish at least twice a week. it produces or gets through prescribed Fish such as salmon, mackerel, tuna medication. The meals must include and sardines contain omega-3 fatty certain essential elements like acids, which is a proven beneficent CARBOHYDRATES, FIBER, GOOD FATS in preventing heart diseases. etc. To help you plan your diet here is a There are other sources of food list of items that are rich in vital that provide essential fats. Food elements. items containing monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats can help CARBOHYDRATES lower the cholesterol levels in the During digestion, sugars and starches, both body. forms of carbohydrates are broken down into Such food items include: blood glucose. The following food items are rich in healthy carbohydrates: • AVOCADOS • NUTS • FRUITS • CANOLA, OLIVE AND PEANUT OILS • VEGETABLES • WHOLE GRAINS You can use various combinations of the above-mentioned food • LEGUMES items and prepare a deliciously heathy meal for you and your loved • LOW-FAT DAIRY PRODUCTS ones. It is recommended that you include various categories of vital elements, from carbohydrates to fats. However, it must be kept in mind that excess of anything can show adverse effect. Make a chart and keep track of what you eat and in what amount. That way you stay healthy while having delicious food at the same time.

INDUSTRY UPDATES THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANISATION (WHO) IS CALLING ON PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE TO TAKE ACTION AND RAISE AWARENESS. Around 300 MILLION PEOPLE across the world are unaware that they are GLOBALLY, 300M PEOPLE DO NOT living with viral HEPATITIS. Today, on WORLD HEPATITIS DAY, the local health community in the UAE is reiterating its commitment to help KNOW THEY HAVE HEPATITIS: WHO completely ELIMINATE HEPATITIS BY 2030. And it all starts with 'finding the missing millions'. \"I recommend the vaccine to my patients as it is a vital tool in the fight against hepatitis,\" said Dr Such. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is calling on people around the globe to take action and raise awareness so that those with hepatitis can get \"There is no available vaccine against hepatitis C, but patients over the age of 45 diagnosed. and those who received blood transfusions in the past should be screened.\" Causes, transmission \"As a healthcare provider, we have to find out those who are undiagnosed with viral hepatitis and link them to the healthcare system,\" said DR Hepatitis A and E are typically caused by ingestion of contaminated food or water. SHAREEJ S, GASTROENTEROLOGIST AT ZULEKHA HOSPITAL DUBAI. Hepatitis B, C and D usually occur as a result of contact with infected body fluids. \"Early diagnosis, prompt intervention and appropriate treatment significantly The common modes of transmission include receipt of contaminated blood or improve outcomes.\" blood products; invasive medical procedures using contaminated equipment; and for hepatitis B transmission, from mother to baby at birth and also by sexual Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. It can be self-limiting or can progress to contact. fibrosis (scarring), cirrhosis or liver cancer. One in 12 people globally is infected with the type B due to sexual transmission There are five main hepatitis viruses, referred to as types A, B, C, D and E. In and intraveneous drug abuse, according to Dr Mashhood Villyoth, particular, types B and C lead to chronic disease in hundreds of millions of people gastroenterologist at Aster Hospital Qusais. and, together, they are the most common cause of liver cirrhosis and cancer. Transmissions from a mother to her newborn may also occur. But if the infection In the UAE, the prevalence of the hepatitis C virus is less than one per cent, but has been detected during the pregnancy, adequate treatment can prevent the only 30 to 50 per cent of patients are diagnosed. transfer of the virus to the baby, Dr Villyoth said. Dr Jose Such, a hepatologist at the Digestive Disease Institute, pointed out that at An infection may take place with LIMITED OR NO SYMPTOMS. If symptoms are Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, there are more cases of hepatitis B than type C. present, they usually include yellowing of the skin and eyes, dark urine, extreme fatigue, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. \"Majority of patients with hepatitis B are classed as healthy carriers, meaning the virus is not causing inflammation of the liver, eliminating the need for medical treatment.\" Hepatitis A and B can be prevented with vaccines, he added. Children born in the UAE are vaccinated at birth, but older generations may still be susceptible.

AAFIYA IN NEWS HEALTH TIPS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL can improve your heart health by reducing the risk of heart related problems. EAT PROBIOTIC FOODS, SUPPLEMENTS & PLENTY of fiber for an improved gut health. DRINKING WATER before having any meal can have numerous health benefits. WHOLE EGGS are very nutritious for health, they work as “Nature’s Multivitamin.” SPEED UP the healing process for Sunburn with Aloe Vera & Honey.

ABOUT AAFIYA Over the last five years, Aafiya has celebrated many accomplishments: Aafiya is a specialized integrated service provider for • Best Health Insurance TPA Award 2018. healthcare management. Established with the mission • CV Magazine Award 2018. to facilitate comprehensive health insurance sercices of • CV Magazine - Aafiya wins as “Corporate Excellence high-quality standards to all the sectors of the population, Aafiya is the hub which connects insurance Awards 2018 - Most Innovative New Service (Dahab) companies, policy holders and health care providers. of the Year - 2018”. Aafiya is committed to patient safety and emerges as a • European Global Banking & Finance Award 2018 trustworthy healthcare facilitator in the region. More “Dahab- Most Innovative Service of the Year 2018”. information can be found on Aafiya’s website. • Best Health Insurance TPA Services Provider UAE 2018 at Global Banking & Finance Review. • Best Health Insurance TPA Services Provider UAE 2017 at Global Banking & Finance Review. • Highly Commended - Claims Management Services Provider at MENAIR Insurance Awards 2017.

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