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Whjat is the leading cause of type 2 diabetes, and what are the associated symptoms and warning signs? On hand to tell us in this article is distinguished internal medicine specialist and diabetologist, Dr Yohan Samarasinghe.
By Dr Yohan Samarasinghe
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The FreeStyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system: no longer a flash in the pan
The FreeStyle Libre has revolutionised diabetes management. Dr Yohan Samarasinghe explains how it works, the amazing benefits, how to get it and more.
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To protect both the public and healthcare staff from the coronavirus, the demand for online consultations has soared and is continuing to grow. We spoke to Dr Yohan Samarasinghe, a leading consultant in internal medicine and clinical pharmacology, about how this has quickly changed the way healthcare systems function and whether or not, in the context of diabetes, it has the potential to even improve patient care in the future.
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More people die a year from cardiovascular-related diseases (CVDs) than from any other cause. Dr Yohan Samarasinghe, an expert in internal medicine and clinical pharmacology, explains what the risk factors are and why detecting and treating these from the outset is crucial in preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases.
By Dr Yohan Samarasinghe
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