RISK FACTORS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Image via Wikipedia

Today I'll try to present a brief review about the risk factors of type 2 diabetes mellitus.

1.Family history[parents or siblings with type 2 diabetes]

2.Physical inactivity

3.Obesity[BMI greater than or equal to 25]


4.Hypertension[blood pressure greater than or equal to 140/90 mm of Hg].


5.HDL cholesterol level less than or equal to 45 and/or triglyceride level greater than or equal to 250 mg/dl....

AFFILIATES MEDICINE STORE ONLINE
OTHER USEFUL PRODUCTS





6.History of gestational diabetes mellitus or birth of baby greater than 4 kg in weight.

7.History of impaired fasting glucose or impaired glucose tolerance.

8.History of vascular disease.

9.Polycystic ovarian disease.

For any more information on this,please consult your doctor or you may post the question in the comments section.

Read More...

SELF CARE OF DIABETES

Image via Wikipedia

A crucial element in the management of diabetes is self-care.Self care is a responsibility of every individual suffering from diabetes.

This includes :

Strict adherence to drug and diet regimen.

Examination of his/her urine for sugar,proteins,ketone bodies etc.

Home blood glucose monitoring.

Self administration of insulin...


AFFILIATES MEDICINE STORE ONLINE
OTHER USEFUL PRODUCTS



Maintenance of optimum body weight.

Attending periodic check-ups.

Recognition of symptoms associated with glycosuria and hypoglycemia.

Periodic check-up of blood pressure,vision,body weight,examination of feet for defective blood circulation by doppler ultrasound has important role to play in the management of diabetes.

For any more information on this,please consult your doctor or you may post the question in the comments section.

Read More...