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                                                            HEAT STROKE In order to discuss about this life threatening condition, we need to understand the in built mechanism of maintaining of internal body temperature called homeostasis. It is medically defined as: A state of balance among all the body systems needed for the body to survive and function correctly. In homeostasis, body levels of acid, blood pressure, blood sugar, electrolytes, energy, hormones, oxygen, proteins, and temperature are constantly adjusted to respond to changes inside and outside the body, to keep them at a normal level. Quoted text- NCBI Mechanism of homeostasis Homeostasis is maintained by two mechanisms further:- Mechanism of Vasodilatation Mechanism of Sweating Mechanism of Vasodilatation:-   The expansion of blood vessels brought on by the smooth mus...

  Rejoice the summer, stay cool and indoors sugary people  I come across people those who are diabetic and are suffering miserably in these summers which they are not even aware that these symptoms are because of their known condition of diabetes. As we are all aware that there are 2 types of diabetes:- Type 1 :- IDDM (Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) - this indicates that there is no production of insulin inside the body by pancreas, that's why before consuming any food, person has to take a insulin shot, otherwise the sudden increase in blood sugar can be fatal. This becomes important for their survival. Type 2 :- NIDDM (Non- Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) - This indicates that there is either deficiency of insulin or improper utilization of insulin made by pancreas. This condition is managed by tablets and maintaining the sugar level by controlling the amount of sugar in your daily diet. The major problem faced in summer is Dehydration Dryness of skin - this is ge...