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Diet tips for Diwali and christmas

Festival Diet tips Festivals are celebrated all over the world and are times of excitement, decorations, presents and of course rich and delicious foods. For people with diabetes , this surely is a testing time. Be sure to have a good time, but don’t take any chances with blood sugar levels. Festivals mean fasting, feasting or both and can make you lose control over your blood sugar levels For people with diabetes, there is a thin line between fasting and feasting • Fasting for long hours can cause dehydration and Hypoglycemia. • Feasting without control can raise your blood sugar levels. Festive season means a variety of food and a lot of socializing with family and friends. It is quite possible that you may be less cautious about dieting. 1. Choose foods rich in fruits and nuts over those which are too sweet or oily. 2. If you still don’t want to miss out the fun, opt for low fat snacks and sweets prepared with artificial sweeteners. 3. Use low-fat or skimmed milk while preparing t...

Vision criteria for budding pilots

OPHTHALMOLOGICAL DISORDERS 1. Introduction. The AIC deals with assessment of candidates and civil aircrew having certain ophthalmological disorders. Conditions of the eye not covered herein should be dealt with on the merits of the case based on ICAO guidelines. 2. The following ophthalmological conditions are disqualifying for initial issue medical examinations: (a) History/ evidence of recurrent keratitis (b) Keratoconus (c) Macular degeneration (d) Hereditary degeneration which interferes with visual acuity and/or visual fields (e) Retinitis Pigmentosa (f) Retinal Detachment (g) Retinal vascular disorders with exudates or neovascularisation (h) Optic neuritis and optic atrophy (i) Central Serous Retinopathy (j) Glaucoma (k) Any intraocular surgery (l) Manifest squint A.I.C. Sl. No. 06/2016 1 3. Candidates for initial issue medical examination having corneal / congenital lenticular opacities which are non-progressive and do not interfere with vision may be considered fit for flying d...

Preparing for class 2 medicals for aviation aspirant

1. DGCA Class II Medical Examination @ Vighanaharta sai hospital,dighi,pune Class 2 DGCA Medical is the most basic and the first step toward a pilot’s and cabin crews career. It’s required for you to get an SPL (Student Pilot License) and to join a flying school. A class 2 dgca medical certificate is required for a private pilot license as well as for commercial pilot training. The holder of a medical certificate shall be mentally and physically fit to exercise safely the privileges of the applicable licence. Who required Class 2 Medical Assessment? A. Class 2 Medical Assessment is required for applicants and holders of: (i) Private Pilot’s License (Aeroplane & Helicopter); (ii) Student Pilot’s Licence (Microlight); (iii) Student Pilot’s License (Aeroplane); (iv) Student Pilot’s License (Helicopter); (v) Pilot’s Licence (Microlight); (vi) Student Pilot’s Licence (Balloons); (vii) Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s Licence (Restricted). (viii) Flight Radio Telephone Operator’s Lic...

Sky is limit for budding pilots

GUIDELINES FOR CLASS 2 and class 1 MEDICAL - Here are the general guidelines for the Class 2 medical examination for pilots: 1. General Health: - Applicants should be in good general health and free from any physical or mental conditions that could impair their ability to safely operate an aircraft. - Certain medical conditions, such as epilepsy unfit to fly,uncontrolled diabetes, or psychiatric disorders, may require additional evaluation and clearance from the aviation medical examiner. 2. Vision Requirements: - Visual acuity should meet the minimum standards specified by the aviation authority. Typically, this involves having 6/6 (20/20) vision in each eye separately, with or without correction. - Color vision should be normal, as assessed by standardized tests. - Pilots should have adequate peripheral vision and binocular vision. 3. Hearing Requirements: - Pilots should have normal hearing or corrected hearing that meets the standards set by the aviation authori...

Appropriate use of Ergonomics knowledge to reduce occupational disease

Ergonomics means finding ways to work easier to increase productively. The goal of the science of ergonomics is to find the best fit between the worker and job conditions. Ergonomics tries to come up with solutions to make sure workers stay safe, comfortable, and productive. Ergonomics also means working smarter, not harder. It looks at the following risk factor categories to see how the job can best fit the worker: • Risk factors inherent in the worker. Physical, psychological, non-work-related activities may present unique risk factors. • Risk factors inherent in the task. Work procedures, equipment, and workstation design may introduce risk factors. • Risk factors inherent in the environment. Physical and psychosocial "climate" may introduce risk factors. Risk Factors Inherent in the Worker There are several risk factors inherent in the worker that can impact their health and safety in the workplace. Some of these factors include: 1. Physical condition: Workers who h...

H3N2 CARE and cure

H3N2 flu disease. many major places in all around the world are having a sudden increase in the number of patients infected with the Influenza Virus Subtype H3N2. Patients are showing all H3N2 Symptoms like fever, cough, fatigue, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, and nasal congestion. This virus is famous as one of the fastest-spreading viruses and makes a lot of people very ill. It has already caused many seasonal flu outbreaks in 2023. In this article, we will discuss all the severe consequences and symptoms of the H3N2 virus Etiological agent-The virus There are four types of influenza viruses: A, B, C, and D. Influenza A and B viruses cause seasonal epidemics of disease in people (known as flu season) almost every winter. Influenza A viruses are the only influenza viruses known to cause flu pandemics (i.e., global epidemics of flu disease). A pandemic can occur when a new and different influenza A virus emerges that infects people, has the ability to spread efficiently among ...

Enjoy summer with healthy lifestyles

Summer started, we will have to put up with scorching, bright days and heat waves. The smoke and dust in the air work to retain heat and to make life harder. As we sweat our way through the next few months The danger of dehydration We sweat a lot in summer in order to maintain our body temperature. By the end of the day, we lose a lot of water in the form of sweat leading to dehydration which leads to higher blood sugars. Extreme heat is a stress on the body, and any stress can release hormones that will raise blood sugar levels. “Long-term dehydration can lead to kidney problems. Test your blood sugar more often. Monitor blood sugar more often in the summer because symptoms related to excess heat or heat stroke, including fatigue, nausea, vomiting, light headedness, and increased sweating, can also be signs of hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar. If you develop these symptoms, you should check your blood sugars to make sure you’re not hypoglycemic. There is only one way to beat dehydrati...