during the period Feb Jan 2012 to April 2012. In this study 20 Saudi diabetic students with a same age‚ gender‚ school levels. All the students were in the age group between 13-25 years (mean age was 17.96 ± 0.61 years. Data was obtained on a questionnaire spread conveniently and we compared the grades obtained from the diabetic students and these grades were compared to their siblings. In this study we found the students who are diabetics got mean score 86.98± 2.03 compared to their matched normal control
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would create an easier lifestyle by eliminating the numerous shots and allowing for better diabetes management and control. More importantly‚ it would greatly change the lives of diabetics that will allow for a healthier A1c (average glucose concentration)‚ leading to fewer complications and a longer life expectancy. Diabetics are constantly checking their blood sugar but perhaps to no avail. The U.S. Senate and Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs claim in The Potential of an Artificial
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Pathophysiology . Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is being treated with insulin. However‚ respiratory paralysis have been developed requiring assisted ventilation. What is the mechanism for the respiratory failure? A myasthenic-like reaction associated with DKA. Fructose accumulation and its intolerance. Hyperkalaemia. Hypophosphataemia. Primary adrenal insufficiency is typically accompanied by: Diabetes mellitus. Hypercalcaemia. Sudden recent weight gain. Hypotension. Causes of hypoparathyroidism
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at home‚ compounded by my responsibilities of caring for my sister daily after school‚ alongside other extracurricular activities. Furthermore‚ my health took a severe turn‚ as I was admitted to the ICU three times within five months due to Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). Despite these challenges‚ I am on the path to recovery‚ taking it one day at a time. I have recently started therapy‚ which has helped me process the trauma of managing my illness‚ among other things. While I recognize that my GPA and
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of Health OGTT- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test HIV - Human Immunodeficiency Virus CPGH- Coastal Provincial General Hospital KMTC- Kenya Medical Training College OPD - Out-Patient Department % - Percentage OHA - Oral Hypoglycamia Agent DKA - Diabetic Keto Acidosis MCH/FP- Mother Child Health/Family Planning CVS - Cerebro
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Gastro/GI Interventions for GERD = low fat‚ no etoh‚ milk‚ tabacco‚ peppermint‚ carb beverage‚ avoid eating 2hours before bed‚ no tight clothes‚ elevate HOB. Meds are h2 antagonists famotidine (Pepcid)‚ nizatidine (Axid) or ranitidine. Proton Pump inhibtor: - decrease gastric acid – Prevacid‚ Pilosec (omeprazole) Prokinetic agents: accelerate Gastric emptying – i.e Reglan BMI = kg/ height ^2 or lbs x 703/height^2 Stoma assessment = check size‚ color‚ drainage‚ skin‚ should be shiny‚ moist
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LABORATORY REPORT Activity 5: Blood Glucose Regulation Name: Instructor: Date: MATERIALS AND METHODS 1. Dependent Variable Plasma levels of glucose‚ ketones‚ insulin‚ and glucagon 2. Independent Variable Food and beverage intake 3. Controlled Variable physical activity‚ caffeine and alcohol intake‚ gender‚ age BMI 4. Why were physical activity and caffeine and alcohol intake the controlled variables? Because you can control on the amount of time you spend doing physical
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From the experiment‚ the blood glucose concentration for Patient A is 5.6 mmol/L(Refer to Table 1). The blood glucose level for Patient A is normal as 5.6mmol/L is in the normal range. Urine sample from Patient A was tested and it is shown that there was no glucose and sodium present. The results showed that Patient A is healthy and could act as a control in this investigation. Secondly‚ patient B is suspected to suffer from diabetes mellitus. The blood glucose concentration for Patient B is 111mmol/L
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DIABETES MELLITUS Overview: Current statistics revealed that 24 million individuals have diabetes around the world. Some doesn’t even know that they have this until the age of 30. Diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine disorder. It is popularly called as “diabetes”. Diabetes means “flowing through”‚ and mellitus means “sweet as honey”. So Diabetes Mellitus‚ the full name‚ means that there is too much sugar flowing through the blood. It is a chronic‚ lifelong condition that affect body’s
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The metabolism of fats in the absence of glucose produces ketones that alter the blood pH‚ making it more acidic. This is a serious‚ acute condition (ketoacidosis) and if left untreated can cause death. Hyperglycaemia surfaces with increased gluconeogenesis‚ (the process in which glucose is produced preventing the body developing hypoglycaemia) and increased glycogenolysis. (the break down of glycogen which
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