Feeding Practices • Exclusive Breastfeeding: Recommended for the first six months by the WHO. • Introduction of Solids: After six months, start with iron-fortified cereals, pureed fruits, and vegetables, gradually introducing more textures.
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Insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome
1. Insulin Resistance (IR) Insulin resistance occurs when the body’s cells don’t respond properly to insulin, the hormone that helps regulate blood sugar levels. As a result, the pancreas produces more insulin to compensate. This elevated insulin (hyperinsulinemia) is linked to several metabolic disorders, including PCOS and T2DM. Insulin resistance affects 10-25% of the generalContinue reading “Insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome”