Diabetic Ketoacidosis : DKA Protocol
What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis? Omission of insulin and infection are the most common triggers of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Noncompliance with insulin therapy…
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Category: Endocrine disease – diabetes
Physiological Effects of Insulin
Structure Of Insulin Insulin is a 51 amino acid peptide hormone that consists of two chains (A and B) linked by a pair…
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Low-Carbohydrate Diets for Managing Diabetes
Diabetes refers to a varied group of metabolic disorders characterized by chronic hyperglycemia (high blood glucose or sugar levels) resulting from genetic,…
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Diabetic Foot Examination
People with diabetes are at a higher risk for various foot health problems; therefore, a thorough foot examination is important. This involves…
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Stages – A Concise Guide
Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are a common and severe complication of diabetes, affecting up to 15% of individuals with diabetes at some…
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Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin Resistance Insulin resistance is a complex pathophysiological condition characterized by impaired biological response of body tissues, such as adipose tissue, liver,…
Read articleBeta-Hydroxybutyrate as a Diagnostic Tool
Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is a vital indicator of ketone-producing metabolic energy deficits that result from insufficient carbohydrate metabolism, leading to increased fatty acid…
Read articleDiabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine condition in which patients have elevated blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia). Insulin is a hormone produced by the…
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Whipple’s Triad
Whipple triad is defined as symptomatic hypoglycemia, biochemically confirmed hypoglycemia (plasma glucose <55 mg/dl), and reversal of hypoglycemic symptomatology after correction of…
Read articleWhat is the Incretin Effect
Incretins are gut-derived factors that enhance insulin release by pancreatic beta cells. These factors are produced by selective posttranslational modification of proglucagon,…
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