Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a group of conditions in which blood glucose (BG) levels are elevated. The 3 most common types of diabetes are: DM may lead to serious complications. The best strategy is to try and prevent DM from occurring. Therefore, it is useful to understand who is at risk of developing DM […]
Clinical Features and Diagnosis Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of disorders in which blood glucose (BG) levels are higher than normal. Glucose is a simple sugar and is the final single-unit molecule produced as the body digests and breaks down all the carbohydrates. Glucose is then absorbed from small intestines and travels in
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus – 1 (Clinical Features & Diagnosis) Read More »
Dietary Guidelines: The first and the most important step in the management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is to refer the patient for medical nutritional counseling and diabetes self-management coaching through a certified diabetes educator (CDE). Patient education should address the following topics: Because of an increase in blood volume during pregnancy, normal BG and
Sick Day Rules – Type 2 Diabetes Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to help our body utilize sugar and other starches. In diabetes, blood glucose (BG) levels are high because of absence of insulin production (type 1 diabetes) or deficiency of insulin plus insulin resistance (type 2 diabetes). Type 2 diabetes is
Sick Day Rules for Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Insulin Pump Patient When you are sick you may notice that your blood sugars are higher than usual. This is usually a result of your body producing stress hormones to compensate for your illness. You may also experience low blood sugar, perhaps due to decreased
For many patients, the management of diabetes mellitus can be a complex and often overwhelming task. This is because it involves many different components: planning meals, engaging in regular exercise, blood glucose monitoring, taking medication on time (often coordinating them with a busy life, variable schedules, and, work or home commitments), taking time out for
Care of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes (a disease-causing high blood sugar) is a chronic, lifelong condition that can lead to various serious complications. These complications include heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, leg amputation, impotence, and blindness. Reasonable control of blood glucose (BG) can help prevent these complications. Type 2 diabetes occurs in people
Diabetes (a disease-causing high blood sugar) is a chronic, lifelong condition that can lead to a variety of serious complications. These complications include heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, leg amputation, impotence and blindness. Good control of blood glucose (BG) can help prevent these complications. Type 2 diabetes occurs in people who are generally overweight or
