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    Hypoglycemic Effect of Kyllinga Triceps in STZ Induced Diabetic Rats Kyllinga triceps is a medicinal plant found in India.The present study was conducted to evaluate the hypoglycemic activity of the plant in Streptozotocin (STZ) induced diabetic rats. These diabetic rats were given Kyllinga triceps extract (KTE‚ 100mg/kg & 200mg/kg) and Glibenclamide (0.5mg/kg) for 28 days. The effects of both treatments on the body weight and blood glucose were determined. Both doses of extract and Glibenclamide

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    Diabetic Emergencies Diabetic ketoacidosis ()()((D(KA) I. Definition: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. Diabetic ketoacidosis develops when your body is unable to produce enough insulin and an increase in insulin counter-regulatory hormones (catecholamines‚ cortisol‚ glucagon and growth hormone). Insulin normally plays a key role in helping sugar (glucose) — a major source of energy for

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    insulin production or absorption (Fusco et al.‚ 2015). Type 1 diabetics require insulin replacement injections and type 2 diabetes can be managed through diet and exercise (Fusco et al.‚ 2015). Where diet and exercise do not work‚ type 2 diabetics may need oral medication that enhance insulin absorption or release

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    complications Metabolic EG: Diabetic ketoacidosis--in Type I--E10.10--acidosis is not coded separately--it is a metabolic complication and is included in the code (Excludes 1 note)-p285 in text book E08.10/11 E09.10/11 E10.10/11 E13.10/11 Manifestations--these are most common Occurs in another body system--sometimes is included in DM code and sometimes you have to add additional code to ensure specificity of manifestation. “Due to” DM Before coding a diabetic manifestation‚ look for a direct

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    that will be affected within this care plan will be maintaining a safe environment as Mr. Jones may have a potential problem of death‚ due to hypovolemic and/or metabolic shock caused by ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) usually occurs in people with type 1 diabetes mellitus‚ but diabetic ketoacidosis can develop in any person with diabetes (Diabetes UK‚ 2013). DKA results from dehydration during a state of relative insulin

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    Level: Hypoglycemia Below 70 mg/dL Diabetic Ketoacidosis Blood Glucose Level: Diabetic Ketoacidosis Above 300 mg/dL Symptoms of Hyperglycemia Polydipsia Polyuria Polyphagia Nocturia Unintentional‚ sudden weight loss Slow wound healing Dry‚ itchy skin Tingling in lower extremities Blurred vision Drowsiness or lethargy Fruity odor on breath Heavy or labored breathing Stupor or unconsciousness Symptoms of Diabetic Ketoacidosis Blood Glucose: >300 mg/dL Flushed

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    decrease pain instead of using opioids. Concerned bodies may find it imperative to advance research agendas which may lead to methods that enhance relief of pain so as to reduce addiction and adverse effects upon selection of opioids as therapy for diabetic patients8. The testing of novel medications preferably safer like buprenorphine for select patients followed by treatment protocol evaluation that involves techniques for risk management is strongly

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    are cardiovascular diseases‚ neuropathy‚ nephropathy‚ retinopathy‚ poor circulation‚ impaired wound healing‚ and higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease (Mayo Clinic‚ 2014). Short-term complications of diabetes are hypoglycemia‚ hyperglycemia‚ diabetic ketoacidosis which can lead to a coma‚ and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome. These conditions if not recognized and treated promptly can lead to serious medical conditions including

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    behavior is fully or partially nonadherent and may lead to clinically ineffective or only partially effective outcomes. 2. Is this person experiencing ketoacidosis or insulin shock? Explain your answer. In diabetic patients‚ ketoacidosis is usually accompanied by insulin deficiency‚ hyperglycemia‚ and dehydration. Particularly in type 1 diabetics the lack of insulin in the bloodstream prevents glucose absorption and can cause unchecked ketone body production (through fatty acid metabolism) potentially

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    Diabetes Case Study August 14‚ 2014 Dr. June Stahl Diabetes Case Study Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that affects many people throughout the world. Disease management is focused around diet‚ medication‚ and constant monitoring of blood sugar levels. In the case study of Angelo Reyes‚ his diabetes management has been under control. Over the next few weeks‚ changes in his life cause an alteration in the management of his chronic disease. In Angelo’s case study‚ the reader can identify

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