# Medcare Diabetes, Obesity and Echocardiography Clinic, Bongaigaon > Medcare is a physician-led clinic run by Dr. Tamoghna Das, MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), with a Post Graduate Fellowship in Echocardiography (JROP, Delhi). He is a member of the Indian Academy of Echocardiography (IAE) and the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), and has performed more than 10,000 echocardiography examinations. Medcare brings diabetes, obesity and heart care under one roof, with an advanced echocardiography lab, a weekly Heart Function Clinic recognised by the Heart Failure Association of India (HFAI), and in-house tests, so most patients can be examined, tested and treated in one place. The clinic is on Chapaguri Road, North Bongaigaon, Assam, founded in September 2023, and offers consultations, echocardiography with strain imaging, ECG, patch Holter monitoring, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring, HbA1c testing, spirometry, body composition analysis, diabetic foot checks and sleep studies, an in-house pharmacy and lab sample collection through Agilus. It is open Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 8:30 pm and Sunday from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Patients come from Bongaigaon, Chirang, Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Goalpara, Barpeta and other parts of Northeast India. One doctor runs every consultation: Dr. Tamoghna Das, MBBS, MD (Medicine), Assam Council of Medical Registration No. 20276. Consultation hours Monday to Saturday, 10 am to 2 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm, by prior appointment. Phone: +91 60031 21297. WhatsApp: +91 60031 21297 or +91 93651 75235. Email: medcarebongaigaon@gmail.com. Book online: https://www.medcare.org.in/book/ (pick a day and hourly slot; the clinic confirms by phone). Address: Chapaguri Road, opposite Domino's, North Bongaigaon, Gurunanak Nagar, Bongaigaon, Assam 783380. Social profiles: - Medcare: https://www.facebook.com/people/Medcare-Clinic/61551113781226/ · https://www.instagram.com/medcarebongaigaon/ - Dr. Tamoghna Das: https://in.linkedin.com/in/tamoghna-das-a96660264 · https://x.com/dr_tamoghna · https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Tamoghna-Das-MD-Medicine/61550611900549/ ## Clinic - [About Medcare | Physician-Led Clinic in Bongaigaon](https://www.medcare.org.in/about/), Medcare Diabetes, Obesity and Echocardiography Clinic was founded in 2023 by Dr. Tamoghna Das, MD Medicine. How we work and how to find us. - [Dr. Tamoghna Das, MD Medicine | Medcare Bongaigaon](https://www.medcare.org.in/dr-tamoghna-das/), Internal medicine and cardio-diabetic consultant in Bongaigaon. MBBS, MD (GMCH), fellowship in echocardiography. Reg. No. 20276, Assam. - 2026 · Certificate of Completion, Certificate Course on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (CCAIM), Batch 4, 4 months, June to September 2026. Approved by Universal AI University; conducted by Doctors AI Education and Research Foundation and the Indian College of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (ICAIM). Certificate issued 18 September 2026. - 2026 · Certificate of Achievement, Competency Enhancement Program: Training on AI in Medicine, 42 hours, Healthcare Sector Skill Council. Issued 18 September 2026. - Speaker, World Congress of Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics (DTech 2025), Jaipur, 9 to 11 May 2025. Talk: Optimizing the Design of an Artificial Pancreas to Improve Diabetes Management. - S Baruah, B Thakuria, T Das, S Kalunkhe. "Cryptogenic Burkholderia cepacia Sepsis in a Haemoglobin E Disease Patient with Splenic and Hepatic Abscesses." Case report. Assam Journal of Internal Medicine, July 2017, Vol 7, Issue 2, p. 38. (Department of Medicine, Gauhati Medical College.) - [Medcare Bongaigaon | Diabetes, Heart and Weight Care](https://www.medcare.org.in/), Physician-led care for diabetes, weight, BP, heart, thyroid and more in North Bongaigaon. Echo, Holter, ECG and HbA1c in-house. Open 7 days. - [Services and Tests at Medcare Bongaigaon](https://www.medcare.org.in/services/), Every condition we look after and every test done at Medcare: diabetes, weight, BP, heart, echo, Holter, thyroid, lungs, sleep and general medicine. ## Diabetes and weight - [CGM, insulin and diet counselling](https://www.medcare.org.in/diabetes-care/continuous-glucose-monitoring/), Continuous glucose monitoring, insulin training and diabetes diet counselling in Bongaigaon. See your sugar day and night and learn to act on it. - [Diabetes in pregnancy](https://www.medcare.org.in/diabetes-care/diabetes-in-pregnancy/), Diabetes in pregnancy cared for by an MD physician in Bongaigaon, alongside your obstetrician. Sugar targets, diet, CGM and safe treatment. - [Diabetic foot care](https://www.medcare.org.in/diabetes-care/diabetic-foot-care/), Foot nerve and blood-flow checks, wound advice and prevention for people with diabetes, by a physician trained in diabetic foot management. - [Diabetes care in Bongaigaon](https://www.medcare.org.in/diabetes-care/), Type 1, type 2 and other diabetes cared for long term by an MD physician in Bongaigaon. HbA1c, CGM, foot and heart checks done in-house. - [GLP-1 weight-loss medicines: doctor-led assessment and follow-up](https://www.medcare.org.in/weight-management/glp-1-medicines/), Are GLP-1 medicines right for you? Honest assessment, safety checks and follow-up by an MD physician in Bongaigaon. No sales, no promises. - [Obesity and weight management](https://www.medcare.org.in/weight-management/), Medical weight care by an MD physician in Bongaigaon: body composition, causes checked, a realistic food and activity plan, and follow-up. ## Heart health - [Echocardiography with strain imaging](https://www.medcare.org.in/heart-health/echocardiography/), Heart ultrasound with strain imaging in Bongaigaon, performed by Dr. Tamoghna Das, fellowship-trained in echocardiography. No fasting, results explained. - [Heart failure care](https://www.medcare.org.in/heart-health/heart-failure/), Breathless, tired or swollen feet? Heart failure diagnosed with echo and managed long term by an MD physician in Bongaigaon, Assam. - [High blood pressure](https://www.medcare.org.in/heart-health/high-blood-pressure/), Confirm, treat and track high BP in Bongaigaon. 24-hour BP monitoring, ECG and echo in-house, with a clear plan from an MD physician. - [Holter monitoring](https://www.medcare.org.in/heart-health/holter-monitoring/), A small wearable patch records your heartbeat for 3 days or longer at home. For palpitations, dizziness and fainting. No admission needed. - [Heart health and heart risk](https://www.medcare.org.in/heart-health/), Find and lower your heart risk early. BP, sugar, cholesterol, ECG and echo with strain imaging, by an MD physician trained in echocardiography. ## More care - [Asthma and COPD](https://www.medcare.org.in/asthma-copd/), Cough, wheeze or breathlessness? Spirometry in-house, inhaler training and long-term asthma and COPD care by an MD physician in Bongaigaon. - [Preventive health check-ups](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-check-ups/), A doctor-planned health check-up in Bongaigaon: consultation first, then only the tests you need. Heart, sugar, BP, lungs and more in-house. - [Anaemia and low haemoglobin](https://www.medcare.org.in/internal-medicine/anaemia/), Tired, breathless or pale? Find out why your haemoglobin is low and correct it. Anaemia care by an MD physician in Bongaigaon. - [Fatty liver and liver disorders](https://www.medcare.org.in/internal-medicine/fatty-liver/), Fatty liver found on ultrasound? Find the cause, check liver damage and protect your liver with a clear plan from an MD physician in Bongaigaon. - [Fever and infections](https://www.medcare.org.in/internal-medicine/fever-and-infections/), Fever that will not settle? Diagnosis of dengue, malaria, typhoid, scrub typhus, urine and chest infections by an MD physician in Bongaigaon. - [Joint pain and arthritis](https://www.medcare.org.in/internal-medicine/joint-pain-arthritis/), Knee pain, swollen joints, gout or body pain? Find the cause and get a clear treatment plan from an MD physician in Bongaigaon. - [Migraine and headache](https://www.medcare.org.in/internal-medicine/migraine-headache/), Frequent headaches or migraine? Diagnosis, trigger diary and a prevention plan from an MD physician in Bongaigaon. Fewer, milder attacks. - [Internal medicine](https://www.medcare.org.in/internal-medicine/), Adult medical care from an MD physician in Bongaigaon: fever, infections, fatty liver, joint pain, migraine, anaemia and long-term conditions. - [Sleep apnea and sleep disorders](https://www.medcare.org.in/sleep-apnea/), Loud snoring, choking at night or daytime sleepiness? Sleep study and treatment by a physician with a Diploma in Obstructive Sleep Apnea. - [Thyroid disorders](https://www.medcare.org.in/thyroid-disorders/), Underactive and overactive thyroid, thyroid in pregnancy and thyroid swelling, diagnosed and treated by an MD physician in Bongaigaon. ## Patient information - [Visiting Medcare from Outside Bongaigaon](https://www.medcare.org.in/coming-from-outside-bongaigaon/), Coming from Kokrajhar, Chirang, Dhubri, Goalpara, Barpeta or elsewhere in the Northeast? Plan a one-day visit with consultation and tests together. - [Book an Appointment | Medcare Bongaigaon](https://www.medcare.org.in/contact/), Book with Dr. Tamoghna Das at Medcare, North Bongaigaon. Call 60031 21297 or WhatsApp 60031 21297 or 93651 75235. We confirm within 30 to 60 minutes. - [FAQs | Medcare Diabetes, Obesity and Echocardiography Clinic](https://www.medcare.org.in/faqs/), Answers on booking, timings, tests, fasting, payment, reports, follow-up and privacy at Medcare, North Bongaigaon. - [Health Library | Medcare Bongaigaon](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/), Plain-language articles on diabetes, weight, heart health, thyroid, sleep and more, written and reviewed by Dr. Tamoghna Das, MD Medicine. - [Plan Your Visit | Medcare Clinic, North Bongaigaon](https://www.medcare.org.in/plan-your-visit/), Timings, address, what to bring, fasting tests, payment and access at Medcare, Chapaguri Road, North Bongaigaon. Open 7 days. ## Health Library articles - [2D Echo vs ECG: What Is the Difference?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/2d-echo-vs-ecg-difference/), Use an ECG to check heart rhythm, rate and signs of a heart attack or strain. Use a 2D echo to see how well the heart pumps, check valves, wall thickness - [Can Diabetes and High BP Affect the Heart Without Symptoms?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/can-diabetes-and-bp-affect-the-heart-without-symptoms/), Yes. Diabetes and high blood pressure can damage the heart and blood vessels silently for years before symptoms appear. You can feel completely well while - [Can Diabetes Cause High Cholesterol?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/can-diabetes-cause-high-cholesterol/), Insulin resistance makes the liver release more fat into the blood, raising triglycerides and lowering HDL. LDL particles become smaller and denser, which - [Can Diabetic Neuropathy Be Reversed or Controlled?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/can-diabetic-neuropathy-be-reversed/), Early neuropathy may improve partly with tight, steady blood sugar control, correcting vitamin B12 deficiency and healthy lifestyle changes. - [Can Prediabetes Go Back to Normal?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/can-prediabetes-go-back-to-normal/), Prediabetes can often be improved or reversed with lifestyle changes. Learn what helps, how long it takes and how to stay in the normal range. - [Can Sleep Apnea Cause High Blood Pressure?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/can-sleep-apnea-cause-high-blood-pressure/), During sleep apnea, each breathing pause lowers oxygen and activates the body's stress system, releasing adrenaline-like hormones that tighten blood - [Cholesterol and Diabetes: Understanding LDL, HDL and TG](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/cholesterol-diabetes-ldl-hdl-triglycerides/), LDL carries cholesterol into artery walls and is the main target of treatment. HDL helps remove cholesterol, and low levels raise risk. Triglycerides are - [Why Do My Feet Burn or Tingle With Diabetes?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/diabetes-feet-burning-tingling/), High blood sugar damages small nerves and the blood vessels that supply them, especially in the feet. This causes burning, tingling, sharp pain or - [Heart Attack Without Chest Pain in People With Diabetes](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/diabetes-heart-attack-without-chest-pain/), Yes. People with diabetes can have a "silent" heart attack with little or no chest pain. High sugar over time can damage the nerves that carry pain - [Diabetes and Heart Disease: Risk, Symptoms & Prevention](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/diabetes-heart-disease-risk/), Diabetes can increase your risk of heart disease because persistently high blood sugar can affect blood vessels over time. High blood pressure, high LDL - [Diabetes, High BP and Heart Disease: The Connection](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/diabetes-high-blood-pressure-heart-disease-connection/), High blood sugar damages vessel linings, while high BP puts extra pressure on artery walls. Together they speed up artery hardening, strain the heart - [Diabetes Medicines: Insulin, GLP-1 & SGLT2 Explained](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/diabetes-medicines-treatment-options/), Understand diabetes medicine treatment options, including metformin, insulin, GLP-1 and SGLT2 medicines, and how doctors choose the right treatment. - [Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Early Warning Signs](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/diabetic-foot-ulcer-warning-signs/), Early warning signs include a blister or cut that is not healing, redness, swelling or warmth, thickened skin or callus with dark spots underneath, - [Diabetic Foot Wound: What Never to Do at Home](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/diabetic-foot-wound-what-not-to-do/), Never cut corns or calluses yourself, use blades or harsh chemicals, apply turmeric pastes or other home remedies directly to open wounds, soak feet in - [Diabetic Foot Problems: Numbness, Ulcers and Prevention](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/diabetic-neuropathy-foot-problems/), Diabetic foot problems often begin with numbness or burning. Learn neuropathy and ulcer signs, daily foot care and when to see a doctor. By Dr. Tamoghna - [Do Statins Need to Be Taken for Life?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/do-statins-need-to-be-taken-for-life/), Statins usually work only while you take them. Stopping them can cause LDL to rise back within weeks and may increase heart risk, especially in people - [Does Starting Insulin Mean Diabetes Has Become Severe?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/does-starting-insulin-mean-diabetes-is-severe/), No. Starting insulin does not mean you failed or that your diabetes has become dangerously severe. Type 2 diabetes usually progresses over time as the - [What Are the Early Symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/early-symptoms-type-2-diabetes/), Common early symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, tiredness, blurred vision, slow-healing cuts and repeated infections. Some people - [ECG vs 2D Echo vs Stress Echo vs Holter: Which Heart Test?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/ecg-echo-stress-echo-holter/), ECG vs 2D echo vs stress echo vs Holter: what each heart test checks, when doctors advise it and how to prepare, in plain words. By Dr. Tamoghna Das. - [Why People with Diabetes or High BP May Need an Echo](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/echo-for-people-with-diabetes/), Diabetes and high blood pressure can change the heart before symptoms appear. How echocardiography and strain imaging help find it early. - [GLP-1 Medicines for Diabetes and Weight Loss](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/glp-1-medicines-diabetes-weight-loss/), GLP-1 medicines lower blood sugar and can reduce weight. Learn how they work, who may benefit, common side effects and what to discuss with your doctor. - [What Is a Good LDL Cholesterol Level?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/good-ldl-cholesterol-level/), There is no single LDL number that suits everyone. Doctors set your LDL target based on age, diabetes, BP, smoking, kidney health, family history and - [HbA1c Explained: What Your 3-Month Sugar Number Means](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/hba1c-explained/), What the HbA1c test measures, normal and diabetes ranges, your target, and why it can differ from home sugar readings. By Dr. Tamoghna Das. - [HbA1c vs Fasting Blood Sugar: Which Test Is Better?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/hba1c-vs-fasting-blood-sugar/), HbA1c shows your average sugar over about three months, while fasting sugar is a single snapshot. Learn how each test works and when each is used. - [Heart Tests for People With Diabetes: What Is Needed?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/heart-tests-for-people-with-diabetes/), Routine heart-related checks for people with diabetes include BP at every visit, a lipid profile, kidney tests (creatinine and urine albumin), HbA1c and - [High Blood Pressure: Diagnosis, Home Checks and Treatment](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/high-blood-pressure-guide/), What counts as high blood pressure, how to check BP at home properly, white-coat readings, salt, medicines and when to see a doctor. By Dr. Tamoghna Das. - [High Cholesterol and Triglycerides: Lipid Profile Explained](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/high-cholesterol-triglycerides/), High cholesterol or triglycerides on your report? Learn what a lipid profile shows, normal ranges, when statins are needed and heart risk. By Dr. Tamoghna - [High Triglycerides: Causes, Symptoms and What to Do](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/high-triglycerides-causes-symptoms-treatment/), High triglycerides are often linked to high intake of sugar and refined carbs, alcohol, belly fat, inactivity, uncontrolled diabetes, hypothyroidism, - [Holter Monitor: What It Detects](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/holter-monitor-what-it-detects/), A Holter monitor is a small portable device that records your heart's electrical activity continuously, usually for 24 to 48 hours, while you go about - [How Is Obesity Diagnosed? BMI, Waist and Metabolic Health](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/how-is-obesity-diagnosed-bmi-waist/), Obesity is diagnosed using more than just weight. Learn how BMI, waist size and metabolic tests work together, and why Asian Indians need lower cut-offs. - [How Much Salt Is Safe With High Blood Pressure?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/how-much-salt-high-blood-pressure/), Aim for less than 5 g of salt per day, or as advised by your doctor. Most salt comes from hidden sources such as pickles, papad, chutneys, namkeen, bread, - [How Often Should You Have a Diabetic Foot Examination?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/how-often-diabetes-foot-examination/), Everyone with diabetes should have a full foot examination at least once a year. If you have nerve damage, poor circulation, foot deformity or a past - [How Often Should Prediabetes Be Tested?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/how-often-prediabetes-testing/), Most people with prediabetes are advised to have blood sugar tested at least once a year. Those at higher risk, or who are making changes to lower their - [How Often Should You Check Blood Sugar and HbA1c?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/how-often-should-you-check-blood-sugar-and-hba1c/), HbA1c is usually checked every three months if your diabetes is not well controlled or treatment has changed, and about every six months once your sugar - [How to Check Blood Pressure at Home Correctly](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/how-to-check-blood-pressure-at-home/), For accurate home BP: avoid caffeine, smoking and exercise for 30 minutes before, empty your bladder, sit with back supported and feet flat, place the - [Is Loud Snoring a Sign of Sleep Apnea?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/loud-snoring-sign-of-sleep-apnea/), Snoring alone may be harmless. Snoring is more likely to mean sleep apnea when it is loud and regular, comes with pauses in breathing or choking sounds, - [How to Lower LDL Cholesterol With Diet and Lifestyle](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/lower-ldl-cholesterol-diet-lifestyle/), To lower LDL: cut down on ghee, butter, full-fat dairy, red meat, fried foods and bakery items; avoid vanaspati and trans fats; eat more oats, pulses, - [Metformin Side Effects: Common and When to Call a Doctor](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/metformin-side-effects/), Metformin is widely used and generally well tolerated. Learn the common side effects, how to reduce stomach upset and which warning signs need medical - [What Is a Normal Blood Pressure Reading by Age?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/normal-blood-pressure-reading-by-age/), For most adults, a normal blood pressure is below 120/80 mmHg. Readings from 130/80 mmHg and above are usually considered high. Targets can differ with - [Normal, Prediabetes and Diabetes HbA1c Levels Explained](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/normal-prediabetes-diabetes-hba1c-levels/), An HbA1c below 5.7 percent is considered normal. A level of 5.7 to 6.4 percent indicates prediabetes. An HbA1c of 6.5 percent or higher suggests diabetes, - [Obesity and Sleep Apnea: Why They Often Go Together](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/obesity-and-sleep-apnea/), Fat around the neck, tongue and abdomen narrows the airway and reduces lung volume, raising sleep apnea risk. Sleep apnea causes poor sleep, daytime - [Obesity Treatment: Medical Weight Loss & Heart Risk](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/obesity-weight-management/), Learn how obesity treatment can improve diabetes, blood pressure and heart health, including lifestyle changes and medical weight loss options. - [Prediabetes: Blood Sugar Range, Risk & Prevention](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/prediabetes-blood-sugar/), Prediabetes means blood sugar is higher than normal. Learn the HbA1c range, risk factors, symptoms, diet, weight loss and diabetes prevention. - [Prediabetes Diet: What to Eat and What to Limit](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/prediabetes-diet-what-to-eat-and-what-to-limit/), A prediabetes diet focuses on vegetables, protein, high-fibre foods and whole grains, with controlled portions of rice, wheat and sweets, and fewer sugary - [Resistant Hypertension: Why BP Stays High on Medicines](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/resistant-hypertension-bp-high-despite-medicines/), BP may stay high because of missed medicines, white-coat effect, high salt intake, excess weight, alcohol, certain medicines such as painkillers, or - [Semaglutide vs Tirzepatide: What Patients Should Know](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/semaglutide-vs-tirzepatide-weight-loss/), Both medicines can help with weight loss and sugar control when used with lifestyle changes. Tirzepatide has shown greater average weight loss in - [SGLT2 Inhibitors: Diabetes, Heart and Kidney Benefits](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/sglt2-inhibitors-diabetes-heart-kidney/), SGLT2 inhibitors work in the kidneys to flush out excess sugar. They may also lower the risk of heart failure hospitalisation and slow kidney disease - [Sleep Apnea and Diabetes: What Is the Connection?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/sleep-apnea-and-diabetes-connection/), Sleep apnea causes repeated oxygen drops and broken sleep, which raise stress hormones, increase insulin resistance and make blood sugar harder to control. - [Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Health: Diabetes, BP and Weight](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/sleep-apnea-metabolic-health/), Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition in which the throat closes repeatedly during sleep, so breathing stops or becomes very shallow many times a - [Sleep Apnea Symptoms: Sleepiness, Headaches and Gasping](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/sleep-apnea-symptoms/), Common sleep apnea symptoms include loud snoring, breathing pauses, gasping or choking at night, frequent night urination, morning headaches, dry mouth, - [Loud Snoring and Daytime Sleepiness: Is It Sleep Apnea?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/snoring-and-sleep-apnea/), When snoring is more than a nuisance: signs of sleep apnea, why it raises BP and heart risk, how it is tested, and what treatment involves. - [Stress Echocardiogram: What It Is and When It's Needed](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/stress-echocardiogram-when-recommended/), A stress echo compares heart images before and after stress. If part of the heart muscle does not move well under stress, it may mean that area is not - [Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed or Put Into Remission?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/type-2-diabetes-reversal-remission/), Remission means blood sugar stays in a normal range for a sustained period without diabetes medicines. It is more likely when diabetes is recent and - [Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/type-2-diabetes/), Type 2 diabetes symptoms, diagnosis, HbA1c levels, treatment, diet, medicines and long-term complication screening explained by Dr. Tamoghna Das. - [How Much Weight Loss Improves Diabetes and BP?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/weight-loss-improve-diabetes-blood-pressure/), A 5 percent weight loss can lower blood sugar, HbA1c and BP. A 10 to 15 percent loss gives greater improvements and may reduce the need for some medicines. - [How Much Weight Loss Lowers Type 2 Diabetes Risk?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/weight-loss-lower-type-2-diabetes-risk/), You do not need to reach an ideal weight to benefit. Learn how much weight loss helps lower the risk of type 2 diabetes and how to lose it safely. - [Do You Regain Weight After Stopping GLP-1 Medicines?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/weight-regain-after-stopping-glp-1/), Clinical trials show that weight often returns after GLP-1 medicines are stopped, especially without strong lifestyle support. Appetite, cravings and food - [What Happens During a Sleep Study? A Patient Guide](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/what-happens-during-sleep-study/), During a sleep study, small sensors are placed on your body to record breathing, oxygen, heart rate and, in a lab study, brain waves and muscle activity. - [What to Do Before an ECG or Echo](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/what-to-do-before-an-ecg-or-echo/), For an ECG or an echocardiogram (echo), you generally do not need to fast or stop your regular medicines unless your doctor says so. Wear a comfortable - [When Does a Person With Type 2 Diabetes Need Insulin?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/when-type-2-diabetes-needs-insulin/), Insulin may be needed when blood sugar stays high despite lifestyle changes and other medicines, when HbA1c is very high at diagnosis, during severe - [BP High at the Clinic but Normal at Home? Here's Why](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/white-coat-hypertension-high-bp-clinic-normal-home/), White-coat hypertension means BP is high in the clinic but normal outside it. It is caused by a stress response in medical settings. Doctors confirm it - [Why Diabetes Increases the Risk of Heart Attack](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/why-diabetes-increases-heart-attack-risk/), Diabetes damages blood vessels over time and often comes with high BP and cholesterol. Learn why heart attack risk rises and the steps that lower it most. - [What Tests Should Be Done Every Year If You Have Diabetes?](https://www.medcare.org.in/health-library/yearly-tests-for-diabetes/), If you have diabetes, a yearly review should include HbA1c (more often if needed), a kidney check (urine albumin and serum creatinine), a lipid profile, ## Legal - [Accessibility Statement | Medcare](https://www.medcare.org.in/accessibility/), Medcare's commitment to an accessible website and clinic, what we have done, and how to ask for help. - [Appointments, Cancellation and Refund | Medcare](https://www.medcare.org.in/appointments-cancellation-refund/), How booking works at Medcare, how to change or cancel, and how refunds work for payments made in error. - [Editorial and Medical Review Policy | Medcare](https://www.medcare.org.in/editorial-policy/), How Medcare writes, reviews and updates health information, our sources, use of AI tools and images, and how to report an error. - [Medical Disclaimer | Medcare Bongaigaon](https://www.medcare.org.in/medical-disclaimer/), The medical information on the Medcare website is for general education and does not replace a consultation with a doctor. - [Patient Rights and Responsibilities | Medcare](https://www.medcare.org.in/patient-rights/), Your rights as a patient at Medcare, based on the Charter of Patients' Rights, and how you can help us care for you. - [Privacy Policy | Medcare Bongaigaon](https://www.medcare.org.in/privacy-policy/), How Medcare collects, uses, stores and protects your personal and health information, and your rights under India's DPDP Act 2023. - [Terms of Use | Medcare Bongaigaon](https://www.medcare.org.in/terms-of-use/), The terms for using the Medcare website, including medical information, bookings, links and liability. 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