Introduction Dapagliflozin is a SGLT-2 (Sodium Glucose Cotransporter 2) inhibitor used with proper diet and recommended exercise for managing high blood glucose levels. It is mainly used for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It also has good effects on…
Description DIABETIC FOOT is a common complication of diabetes caused by nerve damage (neuropathy) and poor blood circulation. These changes reduce sensation in the feet, making it difficult to notice cuts, blisters, or injuries. If left untreated, even minor wounds…
Introduction Being diagnosed with Diabetes can raise many questions, and one of the most common is, “Doctor, What should I eat?” the answer is simple, a healthy diet is one of the most important parts of Diabetes management. Medicines alone…
Introduction of Metformin When someone is diagnosed with the Type 2 Diabetes, one of the first medicines doctors often prescribe is Metformin. For more than 60 years, it has been one of the most widely studied and trusted Diabetes medication…
“Twenty-year-old male, found unresponsive by his roommates,” the paramedic called out, his voice sharp and breathless as they wheeled a him straight into Trauma Room 2. “Family history of Type 1 diabetes, but they said he’d been sick with what…
What is Tirzepatide? Tirzepatide is a first-in-class dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus. By targeting two incretin pathways simultaneously, it improves glycemic control through enhanced glucose-dependent…
Introduction Diabetes is much more than a disease of high blood sugar. When blood glucose remains uncontrolled for a long time, it gradually damages blood vessels, nerves, and several vital organs throughout the body. These changes often develop silently over…
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic disease in the world affecting hundreds of millions of people and contributing to serious complications involving the heart, kidney, eye, nerve, and the blood vessels. While many people think that…
What is Gestational Diabetes? Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that is diagnosed or recognised during pregnancy. It results in higher blood glucose level than normal. Pre gestational diabetes is the term we use when a diabetic mother becomes…
Physiology Of Glucose (Diabetes) Complex carbohydrates are broken down to Glucose by Alpha-Glucosidase. This Glucose goes to the blood vessel and further to the cell or tissue for storage. On the other hand this Glucose stimulates GLP-1 or INCRETIN to be…
