Diabetes mellitus is a multi-organ disorder its early diagnosis proper drug management and dietary control is very essential to prevent the complications. It is the duration of DM rather than severity which is responsible for diabetic complications. It is the duty of a treating diabetologist : To educate the diabetic patient about the likely complication and make him or her aware of proper treatment in time.
Regulate the diet and weight and ensure proper exercises. Also, to educate them for routine monitoring of blood sugar levels and periodic medical examination in particular consulting ophthalmologist and nephrologist. Patients of long standing uncontrolled DM are prone to following complications : Diabetic retinopathy Neuropathy Nephropathy Arthropathy Dermopathy Prone to CVS and CNS disorders Diabetic foot Ulcers Oral health periodontitis Dementia Alzheimer's In presence of…
