Diabetes Mellitus … Diabetes Mellitus … Commonly known “phenomenon” of production Commonly known “phenomenon” of production of sugary urine of sugary urine “ “ Diabetes” means “to run through” Diabetes” means “to run through” “ “ Mellitus” means “sweet or with a taste of Mellitus” means “sweet or with a taste of honey” honey” Characterized by Characterized by High blood sugar High blood sugar a tendency to develop acute/chronic a tendency to develop acute/chronic complications complications
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Diabetes Mellitus … Commonly known “phenomenon” of production of sugary urine “ Diabetes” means “to run through” “ Diabetes” means “to run through” “Mellitus”
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Diabetes Mellitus …Diabetes Mellitus …
Commonly known “phenomenon” of production of Commonly known “phenomenon” of production of
sugary urinesugary urine
““Diabetes” means “to run through”Diabetes” means “to run through” ““Mellitus” means “sweet or with a taste of honey”Mellitus” means “sweet or with a taste of honey”
Characterized by Characterized by High blood sugar High blood sugar a tendency to develop acute/chronic complicationsa tendency to develop acute/chronic complications
Top 10 List: Top 10 List: Worldwide Epidemic of Diabetes:Worldwide Epidemic of Diabetes:
(Millions of Adults)
Why to diagnose early?Why to diagnose early?
Diabetes is a progressive disease, it Diabetes is a progressive disease, it worsens with time,worsens with time,
Early treatment is rewarding,Early treatment is rewarding, Once complications set in, they are not Once complications set in, they are not
reversible.reversible.
Step care approach of type 2 DMStep care approach of type 2 DM
Insulin ± oral agents
Oral combination
Oral monotherapy
Diet & exercise
MANAGING DIABETES : MANAGING DIABETES : 4 Cardinal Rules for the Patient4 Cardinal Rules for the Patient
1. Follow a healthy meal plan 1. Follow a healthy meal plan 2. Regular exercise2. Regular exercise
3. Take your medication 3. Take your medication 4. Test your blood glucose regularly4. Test your blood glucose regularly
The ABC of Diabetes ManagementThe ABC of Diabetes Management
Effective management of diabetes Effective management of diabetes
requiresrequires A – Control of A1cA – Control of A1c B – Control of Blood pressureB – Control of Blood pressure C – Control of CholesterolC – Control of Cholesterol
Education and Life-style changes like Healthy eating, regular exercise, drinking