Tag: endocrinology
Nature’s Solution to Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction, the inability to maintain an erection in order to have sexual relations, is a growing problem. If you’ve got it, you are...
Diabetic Control in Surgical Patients
Objectives
Avoid excess morbidity and mortality
Prevent
Hypo, hyperglycemia, increased protein catabolism and undue electrolyte imbalance.
Aim for a blood sugar around 200mg/dl i.e: (7 to 11 mmol/L)
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Diabetic foot and its management
Diabetes mellitus is one of those metabolic disorders that impedes normal steps of wound healing process. Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the major...
Hyperglycemia and Diabetic Ketoacidosis
(Diabetic Ketoacidosis) DKA
Diabetic Ketoacidosis occurs as a result of severe insulin insufficiency and an excess of counter-regulatory hormones (e.g glucagon). It usually presents itself...