Though type I diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is not a public health problem in India, it is still a challenging disease for the physicians dealing with patients affected with it. Given the patient’s age of its onset, physicians and parents alike are deeply concerned about the long-term complications of the disease…
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Population-based screening for type 2 diabetes in at-risk patients did not decrease the risk of diabetes-related mortality within 10 years, a recently published study found. Additionally, neither cardiovascular nor all-cause mortality risk was reduced. Key Point: Population-based diabetes screening did not decrease diabetes-related or all-cause mortality within 10 years in…
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mdCurrent Conference Report: 72nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association A multifactorial intervention approach that included call center support focused on disease management improved several diabetes-specific outcomes in a pilot study conducted at Apollo Hospitals in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India. Key Point: An intervention that includes telephone-based counseling…
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mdCurrent Conference Report: 72nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is significantly underdiagnosed in the population with type 2 diabetes, say investigators who conducted a recent multi-site observational cross-sectional study. This is an especially important finding for Indian physicians and patients, since the International Diabetes…
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An estimated 50.8 million people in India are living with diabetes, according to the World Diabetes Foundation. Diabetes results in complications ranging from retinopathy and neuropathy to coronary artery disease. Epidemiological demand combined with increased complexity of care make evidence-based treatment guidelines vital for busy clinicians. The American College of…
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According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 50.8 million Indians (7.1% of adults) suffer from diabetes, making India the country with the most diabetics worldwide. The IDF estimates that diabetes kills about 1 million residents of India each year. In a new joint position statement published by the American Diabetes…
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Case Study: Assessing the relationship between depression, obesity, and HbA1c levels
By: Dr. Rajesh Sarkar
Read more »With careful assessment, it can be found that diabetic patients who are noncompliant with their treatment, as evident by rising HbA1c levels, are usually also depressed. Lack of energy, appetite, concentration and motivation are some of the significant factors, which can lead to missing….