The total lifespan of the RBCs is between 90 to 120 days before undergoing degradation by phagocytosis in the bone marrow, spleen, liver, and reticuloendothelial system. Pre-mature lysis of the RBC results in a
Under normal circumstances, the beta cells within the pancreas can help balance out the glucose in the blood. However, if blood sugar levels remain high for prolonged periods of time due to a lack of insulin production or if the body can no longer process the excess glucose in the body, t...
though screening of high-risk individuals, such as those with a first-degree relative (sibling, parent, child) with type 1 diabetes are encouraged. Type 1 diabetes tends to occur in young, lean individuals, usually before 30 years of age; however, older patients...
Red blood cells are made in the bone marrow. Anemia is caused essentially through two basic pathways. Anemia is caused by either: a decrease in the production of red blood cells or hemoglobin, or an increase in the loss or destruction of red blood cells. More common classification of anemia...
Anewer class of type 2 diabetes medicationscalled glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (or GLP-1) receptor agonists work by helping your body use its insulin more efficiently, in turn lowering your blood sugar. The medications may lead to weight loss and decrease your risk of heart disease if you are ...
Anewer class of type 2 diabetes medicationscalled glucagon‐like peptide‐1 (or GLP-1) receptor agonists work by helping your body use its insulin more efficiently, in turn lowering your blood sugar. The medications may lead to weight loss and decrease your risk of heart disease if you are ...
Hospital of Dijon Burgundy, Dijon, France; 2Unit of Diagnosis and Rapid Orientation (DIAGORA), Internal Medicine Department, Hospital of Saint-Eloi, University Hospital of Montpellier, Montpellier, France Abstract: Iron is involved in many types of metabolism, including oxygen transport in hemoglobin...
Drugs from both classes lower the risk of heart attack and stroke in people with diabetes. For people with heart failure and diabetes, SGLT-2 inhibitors have been shown to decrease hospitalizations and improve survival. Because of these benefits, doctors are beginning to use SGLT-2 inhibitors eve...
A sudden drop in platelet counts is often the result of the immune system attacking the blood platelets. In many cases, the immune system develops a...Become a member and unlock all Study Answers Start today. Try it now Create an account Ask a question Our experts can answer your ...
Studies have also shown there is about a 35% decrease in relative risk for microvascular disease for every 1% reduction in A1c. The closer to normal the A1c, the lower the absolute risk for microvascular complications. There are a number of other conditions aside from diabetes in which an A1c...