As a result, you wind up with an excess of glucose in your bloodstream, which, if left unchecked, can lead to inflammation, triggering additional health issues. What are the types of diabetes? Type 1 diabetes Type 1 diabetes (T1D)is an autoimmune condition with a strong genetic link. In...
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To date, only the drug teplizumab has proven effective to slow progression to type 1 diabetes in some early cases detected before clinical onset. No approach has yet proven effective to prevent type 1 diabetes. Prevention of type 2 diabetes can be accomplished in some cases by: maintaining a...
The retina is the light-sensing membrane located in the back of the eye. It converts light and visual images into special signals. These signals are then sent to the brain to process what you see. Changes to the retina, such as those that occur from diabetes, can impact its ability to...
Fungal infections: A fungus calledCandida albicansis a common cause of fungal infections in people with diabetes. It thrives in the warm, moist folds of the skin. Cardiovascular System Over time, high blood sugar damages your heart's nerves and blood vessels. This decreases blood flow, causing...
If your blood sugar isn't well controlled, you might find that cuts and bruises are slow to heal. Tending to injuries, however small, is important because it reduces the risk of infections in people with diabetes. Infections themselves can also worsen blood sugars, which makes it even harder...
In wound care, departments such as dermatology, vascular services or diabetes care (as well as others) may be relevant in ensuring that the patient receives the best care for their overall health and wellbeing. Global geographical considerations: Getting it right In...
Risk factors for Charcot foot Objective Diabetes mellitus is the main cause of Charcot neuroarthropathy and is clinically classified as follows: Charcot foot, acute Charcot foot (ACF) when there is inflammation, and inactive Charcot foot when inflammatory signs are a... MBDM Nóbrega,R Aras,EM ...
A blood clot in the foot may sound like a common experience but at a given period, it can prove to be perilous to health. In some cases, when the condition remains unresolved for a long period of time or the blood clot becomes unable to dissolve completely in itself, it may disintegrate...