Almost all ECG changes detected in such processes occur as a result of changes in the concentration of extracellular calcium in the form of hypercalcemia or hypocalcemia. With hypoparathyroidism, the only obvious change is the lengthening of the QTc interval, which occurs due to the ST segment, since the duration of the T wave is…
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Etiology and incidence of non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) . Diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous disease, divided into type I diabetes (IDDM) and type II diabetes (IDDM) (see table. C-30). NIDDM (MIM No. 125853) accounts for 80 to 90% of all cases of diabetes and is found in the US in 6-7% of adults. For reasons unknown so far, there is…
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Recommendations For all women at the 24-28th week of pregnancy, it is recommended to perform an oral glucose tolerance test to detect diabetes in pregnant women . Routine screening in asymptomatic non-pregnant adults with blood glucose or urinalysis is not recommended, but screening is indicated for some groups with an increased risk factor (see Clinical intervention). About 11…
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Diabetes got its name because of the presence of glucose in the urine with this disease. Two main types of diabetes are known that have a similar course of hyperglycemia and vascular complications. They differ in the pathogenesis and ability of residual insulin to inhibit the formation of ketone bodies from fatty acids. Type I diabetes mellitus (insulin-dependent, with a tendency…
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“Why did I have diabetes specifically?” – this question is especially relevant for patients who have disciplined to observe the most stringent principles of proper nutrition until the onset of the disease. The parental edification that has been remembered by many since childhood “you don’t eat a lot of sweets, otherwise you will get sick with diabetes”, in…
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Comas in diabetes are extremely serious conditions that are complications of diabetes. His life depends on how quickly such a patient will be helped. Therefore, every patient with diabetes should know about what types of lumps can occur with this disease, what are their main symptoms and first aid. The relatives of the patient should also know about what acute…
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Is it possible to live a normal life with diabetes, or does the whole existence of a person after such a diagnosis is determined by injections, pills, a strict diet and total restrictions? This is the question most people ask themselves who have heard this diagnosis from a doctor for the first time. Of course, diabetes mellitus is…
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Complications of diabetes are pathological conditions that inevitably occur in patients with diabetes mellitus. Even with the scrupulous implementation of all the recommendations of the attending endocrinologist, few of the people with diabetes manage to avoid them. The reason for this is that the disease is progressive, that is, the patient’s condition worsens over time. What is…
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Type 1 diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disease in which the blood sugar level is increased, that is, hyperglycemia occurs. High sugar levels have a very negative effect on the target organs of diabetes: eyes, heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and nervous system. Over time, their functions decrease, and their functional impairment develops. The disease belongs to the category…
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A person with diabetes has a great chance to acquire a violation of the cardiac system. We will explain why this happens and how to resist diseases when they work together. Features of the cardiovascular system in diabetes Metabolic syndrome and diabetes are one of the main risk factors for the circulatory system. The American Heart Association says…
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