{"product_id":"2940154585788","title":"Diabetes Mellitus And Its Complications, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiabetes mellitus literally means sweet urine.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a common chronic disease which happens when the hormone insulin produced by the pancreas is missing, lacking or not working well.\u003cbr\u003eInsulin unlocks the cell to allow glucose from the bloodstream to enter the body cells for usage or storage.\u003cbr\u003eWhen this mechanism fail, the high amount of glucose in the blood leads to the glucose being spilt over into the urine, causing diabetes.\u003cbr\u003eDiabetes mellitus is a nutritional disorder, characterized by an abnormally elevated level of blood glucose and by the excretion of the excess glucose in the urine.\u003cbr\u003eIt results from an absolute or relative lack of insulin which leads to abnormalities in carbohydrate metabolism as well as in the metabolism of protein and fat.\u003cbr\u003eIts incidence is much higher at present than ever in the past.\u003cbr\u003eThis is especially true in case of the advanced countries of the world due to widespread affluence and generous food supply.\u003cbr\u003eThe most frequent screening tests are the determination of the fasting blood glucose level and the two-hour postprandial that is after a meal.\u003cbr\u003eThe normal fasting blood sugar content is 80 to 120 mg. per 100 ml. of blood and this can go up to a level of 180 mg. per 100 ml. of blood two hours after meals.\u003cbr\u003eAnything above these norms can be termed diabetic levels.\u003cbr\u003eDiabetes occurs in all age groups, from young infants to the elderly.\u003cbr\u003eThe greatest incidence occurs in middle or older aged persons.\u003cbr\u003eThe main types of diabetes are\u003cbr\u003eType 1 occurs often in children and young adults although it may occur at any age.\u003cbr\u003eIt is more serious because there is practically no insulin produced due to damaged pancreatic cells and therefore insulin injections is needed for treatment.\u003cbr\u003eThe cause is not known.\u003cbr\u003eIt is now believed that Diabetes mellitus is an autoimmune disease that affects the islets cells of the pancreas.\u003cbr\u003eComplications are more sudden and life-threatening.\u003cbr\u003eType 2 is more common.\u003cbr\u003eIt is found in\u003cbr\u003e1. Adults over 40 years old,\u003cbr\u003e2. Overweight and\u003cbr\u003e3. Physically inactive.\u003cbr\u003eThe insulin produced is not enough or may not be working effectively.\u003cbr\u003eType 2 diabetes can be controlled by proper dieting and exercise.\u003cbr\u003eMost Type 2 diabetics will also need oral medication.\u003cbr\u003eDiabetes is more likely to occur if the patient has:\u003cbr\u003e1. Obesity (body mass index \u0026gt; 23)\u003cbr\u003e2. Family history of diabetes\u003cbr\u003e3. Hypertension (\u0026gt;140\/90 mmHg)\u003cbr\u003e4. Previous gestational diabetes\u003cbr\u003e5. Coronary heart disease\u003cbr\u003e6. Polycystic ovary disease\u003cbr\u003e7. Hyper-lipidemia (high blood cholesterol \u0026gt;5.2 mmol or 220mg\/dl and tryglycerides \u0026gt;2.30)\u003cbr\u003e8. Inadequate regular exercise\u003cbr\u003e9. Age above 40 years, more common in males than females\u003cbr\u003e10. Smoking habit\u003cbr\u003eThe following symptoms are typical of diabetes:\u003cbr\u003e1. Frequent thirst even after drinking lots of water\u003cbr\u003e2. Passing more frequent urine during day and night\u003cbr\u003e3. Weight loss while having good appetite\u003cbr\u003e4. Constant tiredness\u003cbr\u003e5. Poor healing of skin wounds\u003cbr\u003e6. Itchy skin particularly around the genital area\u003cbr\u003e7. Constant hunger\u003cbr\u003e8. Blurred vision\u003cbr\u003eDiagnosis\u003cbr\u003e1. Random blood glucose (anytime) is 11.1mmol\/l or higher\u003cbr\u003e2. Fasting blood glucose (after 8 hours of overnight fast) is 7.0mmol\/l or higher.\u003cbr\u003e3. Oral 75g Glucose Tolerance Test show presence of diabetes\u003cbr\u003e4. Glycosylated Hemoglobin HbA1c\u003cbr\u003eComplications:\u003cbr\u003eThe high blood glucose concentration in diabetes reduces the blood flow to many organs and nerves resulting in much organ damage especially the:\u003cbr\u003e1. Kidney (Diabetic Nephropathy),\u003cbr\u003e2. Heart (Hypertension and Impotence),\u003cbr\u003e3. Brain (Diabetic Coma),\u003cbr\u003e4. Eyes (Diabetic Neuropathy) and\u003cbr\u003e5. Nerves (Diabetic Retinopathy).\u003cbr\u003eTreatment:\u003cbr\u003eOral Medicines\u003cbr\u003eInsulins\u003cbr\u003eHealthy Lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTABLE OF CONTENT\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Diabetes Mellitus\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2 Diagnosis and Treatment\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3 Diabetes Retinopathy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4 Diabetes Neuropathy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5 Diabetes Nephropathy\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6 Diabetes Wounds\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7 Diabetes Impotence (Erection Dysfunction)\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8 Diabetes Coma\u003cbr\u003eEpilogue\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kenneth Kee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47111782170864,"sku":"2940154585788","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940154585788_p0.jpg?v=1764072599","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940154585788","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}