Abstract Background Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) of uncertain origin (CKDu) has affected
North Central Province (Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa districts) of Sri Lanka. The cause …

We studied the community prevalence, patterns and predictors of hypertension in a large
sub-population of South Asian adults with a view of identifying differential risk factors. Data …

Aims The prevalence of diabetes is high in South Asians migrants. However, most previous
research has studied South Asians as a collective whole. The aim of this study was to …

Highlights•Antidiabetic properties of Ravi, Rawana and Oshadha varieties were studied.•All
varieties showed α-amylase and α-glucosidase inhibitory activities.•All varieties showed …

Background Treatment plans fail if patients have poor medication adherence. Our aim was
to compare medication adherence, reasons for non-adherence, and satisfaction with …

Background Blindness and visual impairment from diabetic retinopathy (DR) are avoidable
through early detection and timely treatment. The Western Province of Sri Lanka has the …

Introducton G lycaem jc index (Gl) reflects the blood glucose response after ingestion of a
50g digestible carbohydrate portion. Many factors affect the Gl, including degree of starch …

Background Globally, type 2 diabetes is increasingly prevalent; however, unique cultural
contexts in each country might affect these diabetes control behaviours. Diabetes is a …

Organophosphate (OP) poisoning induced disruption of glucose homeostasis is well
established. OP poisoning leads to accumulation of acetylcholine (ACh) due to the inhibition …

Background One major barrier to uptake of diabetic retinopathy (DR) services is lack of
knowledge and awareness of DR among the people with diabetes (PwDM). Targeted health …