Monday, September 28, 2009

Why do pathological changes occur in diabetes mellitus

why do pathological changes occur in diabetes mellitus?

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Posted by Diabetes Melitus at 2:48 PM

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Which disease is illistrated:Pneumonia,Diabetes Mellitus, Cystic Fibrosis or Liver Failure

which disease is illistrated:Pneumonia,Diabetes Mellitus, Cystic Fibrosis or Liver Failure?
-weight loss of 20lbs in the last 2 months -excessive appetite, eating, and thirst -frequently urinating even in the night -fruity breath -craves sweets
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diabetes
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Cystic fibrosis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The causes of growth failure are multi–factorial and include chronic lung infection, ..... Antibiotics are absolutely necessary whenever pneumonia is suspected or there has been a ..... "Liver disease in cystic fibrosis". J. Pediatr. Gastroenterol. Nutr. ... "Diabetes mellitus in patients with cystic fibrosis"
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I'm 100% sure it is diabetes mellitus.




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Posted by Diabetes Melitus at 2:47 PM

Sunday, September 20, 2009

In diabetes mellitus, glycosuria occurs because the concentration of glucose in the glomerular filtrate exceed

In diabetes mellitus, glycosuria occurs because the concentration of glucose in the glomerular filtrate exceed
a) the reabsorption capacity of the collecting duct b) the transport maximum of the proximal tubule c) its concentration in the blood plasma d) the rate of renal clearance of glucose e) the glomerular filtration rate
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b) the transport maximum of the proximal tubule




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Posted by Diabetes Melitus at 2:41 PM

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Why are people with diabetes mellitus (specifically type 2) immunocompromised

why are people with diabetes mellitus (specifically type 2) immunocompromised?

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A couple reasons. One is that the high blood sugar is really attractive to and feeds bacteria, so people w DM get infections easier, faster and worser :) Also, over time the body nerves get poisoned so they don't fight as well - like developing fevers to kill off infections. And the sugars saturate the proteins in the blood that do signalling, so your body doesn't send the fighting cells to kill infecting organisms, AND the fighting cells aren't as good at fighting! THEN Diabetes attacks the kidneys, and all of the above gets worse because toxins build up in the blood and interfere with the millions of chemical reactions that generally kill little buggers!! LOUSY DISEASE! Keep your waist LESS THAN 35 inches at all times to not develop DM!
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WBC which fight infections also need to metabolize glucose for effective functioning. In uncontrolled diabetes WBC do not function optimally. That`s why diabetics of all types are imunocompromised.
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They let their diabetes go uncontrolled too long.






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Posted by Diabetes Melitus at 2:40 PM

Saturday, September 12, 2009

What is the prognosis of gestational diabetes mellitus

waht is the prognosis of gestational diabetes mellitus>?

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gestational_diabetes
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it usually resolves when the baby's born.
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Usually, very good. Modern physicians and OB/GYN are VERY aware of this problem, and check patients regularly. Treatment is very simple -- a couple of oral medications, better dietary control, get more exercise. the good new is that it goes away after the baby is born -- usually. the BAD news is that if you do not work with your doctor to control the problem, Gestational Diabetes CAN cause birth defects and miscarriages. but there is no reason for that to happen -- the treatment is far too simple. A woman has to be a real idiot to ignore doctors orders at the expense of her unborn child! The REAL problem is that women who develop Gestational Diabetes often develop Type 2 Diabetes later in life. So even though the Gestational Diabetes usually goes away after childbirth, the woman must STILL keep a close watch on her personal life to prevent Type 2 Diabetes from developing later. But this, too, is easy! Make REGULAR doctor appointments, and have your Family Physician perform an A1C test once every 6 months -- for the rest of your life. the A1C test will catch developing Type 2 Diabetes, and you can begin treatment early, before deadly symptoms develop. AND -- drop that "baby fat"! Weight gain is the CAUSE of Type 2 Diabetes. So the sooner you take off the baby weight, the sooner things will return to normal. KEEP the baby weight off to help prevent Type 2 Diabetes from attacking. SO . . . the prognosis for life after Gestational Diabetes is pretty good. It is a temporary disease, and with a little personal effort it does not HAVE to lead to Type 2 Diabetes later. .






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Posted by Diabetes Melitus at 2:36 PM

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Discuss the patient’s diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. How would you diagnosis a child with this

Discuss the patient’s diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. How would you diagnosis a child with this?
Case Study #1: Diabetes Hannah is a 10-year-old girl who has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. She is a 4th grade student at Hendricks Elementary School. Prior to her diagnosis, Hannah was very involved in sports and played on the girls volleyball team. Her mother is concerned about how the diagnosis will affect Hannah. 1. Discuss the patient’s diagnosis. Include a definition of the actual disease or condition. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus once known as “juvenile onset” diabetes or “insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus,” is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism caused by inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas or faulty use of insulin by the cells. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert sugar (glucose) into energy. Although type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, it typically appears during childhood or adolescence. 2. Identify the factors which could have caused or lead to the particular disease or condition. 3. Describe the signs and symptoms which are associated with the disease or condition. 4. Discuss the diagnostic testing that is usually performed in order to formally diagnose the particular disease or condition. 5. Identify the appropriate treatment (including therapies, medications, etc) which the patient may be prescribed for his/her particular diagnosis. 6. Discuss potential barriers to therapy which the patient may experience due to their unique situation. 7. Discuss alternative treatments which may also benefit the patient. 8. Describe the typical prognosis for a patient with the disease or condition. 9. Identify patient teaching which would benefit the patient in your case study. I have to do a paper for school and looking for a good website to answer these question.
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WWW.diabetes.org is the official website for the American Diabetes Assoc.
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www.childrenwithdiabetes.com





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Posted by Diabetes Melitus at 2:35 PM

Friday, September 4, 2009

Do you think my cat has Diabetes Mellitus

Do you think my cat has Diabetes Mellitus?
Obesity Genetic predisposition (diabetes is more prevalent in males) Poor nutrition Hormonal abnormalities Stress If you cat appears weak or thirsty, frequently urinates, has rapid weight loss, is depressed, or has abdominal pain, he could be diabetic. (that came from this link, in case you want to read more ---->) http://www.hillspet.com/cat-care/cat-diseases/diabetes-mellitus-in-cats.html My cats are over-weight, lazy, hungry a lot, and sometimes thirsty [they don't need all the symptoms to have it] We switched them to wet food, because dry food causes diabetes, but do you think either of my cats could have it? It said fixed males are more likely to get it... (Information from --->) http://www.cat-dog-diabetes.com/cats-diabetes-mellitus.asp They came from a shelter, and its been pretty hard trying to get them to lose weight. It also said something about poor coat health being a sign ... my cats coat is not shiny at all, and won't let me brush it. Sometimes he lets the girl lick him clean, but he won't do it himself. Female, Name: Bella Age: 3 Spayed: Yes Microchipped: Yes Male, Name: Apollo Age: 4 Neutured: Yes Microchipped: Yes wtf, I don't care about what you are selling! I want to know about my cats health..I am concerned.
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only a vet can determine that. Good for you for switching to wet food though, it's a start. Make sure it's the gravy-free kind with no grain.
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Mostly you will see increased thirst and urination, so the litterbox will be very full all the time. It is easy to diagnose with a simple blood test or urine test, so going to the vet to be sure is not a bad idea. But the likelihood of BOTH of them being diabetic is pretty low. I bet they are just fat, lazy housecats, like mine! Wet food is a good idea, you can supplement with dry, but either way watch calories because it would be healthy for them to lose weight for many reasons if they are too heavy.
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Does it have frequent urination? That's a sign of diabetes M.






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Posted by Diabetes Melitus at 2:31 PM

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Are glucagon irresponsive in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Are glucagon irresponsive in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 ?
We all know about type 2 diabetes. The Pancreas still works and produces both the natual insulin and glucagon. As we know in type 2 diabetes, insulin is not properly syncronised to respond with an increase in glucose level in the blood in an attempt to reduce the glucose level and maintain normal range. Now, we all know glucagon, the opposite of insulin. In type 2 diabetes, alike insulin, does it mean the natural glucagon produced in the pancreas is also not properly tuned up and syncronised to respond to a decrease in glucose level in the blood?? ( e.g glucagon detects lower than normal range of glucose level in the blood, is automatically release from the pancreas to go and provoke & break down glucogen stored in the liver and convert it into glucose to be sent out into the blood in order to automatically restore normal range of glucoze level in the blood) My question arise because often when patient is not eating, diabetes still get high..could this properly be due to stress, which provoke glucagon to release glucogen from the liver? In order for me to understand this, i first and foremost need to know if glucagon still works normal operations in type 2 diabetes mellitus in contrary to insulin. If glucagon doesn't work, it means stress will not incease glucose / sugar level in type 2 patients...then why do we say stress is a factor which rise up glucose level in type 2?? Thanks for reading and responding. Hope a Dr makes me understand this. Sam
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Glucagon still works fine in T2DM. Blood sugar becomes high when stressed due to glucagon production and glycogen conversion to glucose. Actually, type two diabetes starts out as insulin resistance, not a lack of insulin. Therefore, at least in the early stages, it has less to do with lack of insulin production and more to do with the body's resistance to the insulin that is produced.






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