Arun Kumar

Beyond glycemic thresholds: Redefining prediabetes screening for the south Asian phenotype

The global epicenter of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has shifted decisively to South Asia, where countries such as Nepal are witnessing an unprecedented surge in metabolic disorders. Evidence demonstrates that timely intervention during the prediabetic phase remains the most e...

Serum Vitamin D and cardiovascular disease risk in Eastern Indian adults: Insights from a tertiary care cohort

Background: Vitamin D plays a well-established role in bone metabolism, but recent evidence highlights its broader impact on cardiovascular health. Deficiency has been linked to hypertension, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and atherosclerosis. Aims and Objectives: This st...