Diabetic Coma in Type 2 Diabetes Hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar nonketotic coma is a serious complication seen in type 2 diabetes patients with severe infection or stress. Diabetic coma is seen when blood glucose level becomes too high and there is severe dehydration. Unlike ketoacidosis which is usually seen in type 1 diabetes, in hyperosmolar stage we [...]

What is Ketoacidosis, Definition of ketoacidosis: Ketosis is the accumulation of ketone bodies (produced by breakdown of fat) in the blood and Acidosis is increased acidity of the blood, i.e PH of blood decreases. It is a serious condition that can also lead to coma. Usually seen in type 1 diabetic patients, may also appear [...]

Diabetes mellitus is a disease produced by insufficient insulin or insulin resistance. There are mainly two types of complications of diabetes Short Term Complications and long term complications. Here we will discuss short term complications of diabetes. Short Term Complications Hypoglycaemia Hyperosmolar NonKetotic Coma Ketoacidosis Hypoglycaemia Causes: Hypoglycaemia is seen when patient’s blood glucose level [...]

Diabetes mellitus is a disease produced by insufficient insulin or insulin resistance. There are mainly two types of complications of diabetes Short Term Complications and long term complications. Here we will discuss short term complications of diabetes. Short Term Complications Hypoglycaemia Hyperosmolar NonKetotic Coma Ketoacidosis Hypoglycaemia Hypoglycaemia Causes: Hypoglycaemia is seen when patient’s blood glucose [...]

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Pakistan is a South-Asian country with a population of approximately 150 million. Diabetes prevalence Pakistan is high: 12% of people above 25 years of age suffer from the condition and 10% have impaired glucose tolerance (IGT).1 When one considers the associated risk factors present in Pakistani society, the large number of people with diabetes is [...]

This is the question my diabetic patients always ask. Hopefully this article will enhance your knowledge about diet for a diabetic patient. AVOID THESE FOODS If you are a diabetic patient try to avoid following list of foods. 1-Sugar, artificial sweeteners and honey. However you may take sweetner like stevia. It is difficult to omit [...]

This is the question my diabetic patients always ask. Hopefully this article will enhance your knowledge about diet for a diabetic patient. AVOID THESE FOODS If you are a diabetic patient try to avoid following list of foods. 1-Sugar, artificial sweeteners and honey. However you may take sweetner like stevia. It is difficult to omit [...]

I. Short Term Complications: Diabetic Ketoacidosis Hyperosmolar non ketotic coma Hypoglycaemia II. Long Term Complications: Arterio Sclerosis Diabetic nephropathy Diabetic retinopathy Diabetic microangiopathy Diabetic neuropathy Injections Heart Disease and Stroke

History and physical examination are most important tools for diagnosing diabetes Mellitus, however to confirm diagnosis one should have following laboratory tests. Urine sugar test Urine ketones test OGTT-Oral Glucose Tolerance Test , (also called glucose challenge test) Blood glucose tests FPG-Fasting plasma glucose Test Random plasma glucose Test Tests for ongoing monitoring of diabetes [...]