Complications of diabetes mellitus – Suryadeep Hospital

All forms of diabetes increase the risk of long-term complications. These typically develop after many years (10–20), but may be the first symptom in those who have otherwise not received a diagnosis before that time.

The major long-term complications relate to damage to blood vessels. Diabetes doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease and about 75% of deaths in diabetics are due to coronary artery disease. Other "macrovascular" diseases are stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.

The primary microvascular complications of diabetes include damage to the eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
Damage to the eyes, known as diabetic retinopathy, is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the retina of the eye, and can result in gradual vision loss and potentially blindness.

Damage to the kidneys, known as diabetic nephropathy, can lead to tissue scarring, urine protein loss, and eventually chronic kidney disease, sometimes requiring dialysis or kidney transplant.
Damage to the nerves of the body, known as diabetic neuropathy, is the most common complication of diabetes.

The symptoms can include numbness, tingling, pain, and altered pain sensation, which can lead to damage to the skin. Diabetes-related foot problems (such as diabetic foot ulcers) may occur, and can be difficult to treat, occasionally requiring amputation. Additionally, proximal diabetic neuropathy causes painful muscle wasting and weakness.

Signs and symptoms of Diabetes - Suryadeep Hospital

The classic symptoms of untreated diabetes are weight loss, polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (increased thirst), and polyphagia (increased hunger).

Symptoms may develop rapidly (weeks or months) in type 1 diabetes, while they usually develop much more slowly and may be subtle or absent in type 2 diabetes.

Several other signs and symptoms can mark the onset of diabetes, although they are not specific to the disease. In addition to the known ones above, they include blurry vision, headache, fatigue, slow healing of cuts, and itchy skin. Prolonged high blood glucose can cause glucose absorption in the lens of the eye, which leads to changes in its shape, resulting in vision changes. A number of skin rashes that can occur in diabetes are collectively known as diabetic dermadromes.

Comparison of type 1 and 2 diabetes - Suryadeep Hospital

Comparison of type 1 and 2 diabetes
Feature	Type 1 diabetes	Type 2 diabetes
Onset	Sudden	Gradual
Age at onset	Mostly in children	Mostly in adults
Body size	Thin or normal	Often obese
Ketoacidosis	Common	Rare
Autoantibodies	Usually present	Absent
Endogenous insulin	Low or absent	Normal, decreased or increased
Concordance in identical twins	50%	90%
Prevalence	~10%	~90%

Laboratory Medicine - Suryadeep Hospital

At Suryadeep hospital we have a fully equipped laboratory for carrying out Biochemical, Haematological, Serological and Microbiological testing. Blood samples are collected in a hygienic and aesthetic environment by trained phlebotomist and transported to the testing laboratory. The tests are carried out by an experience lab technician on the latest Biochemistry/Hematology analyser to obtain fast and accurate results. The test results are double checked by a senior pathologist and results are posted on Hospital website whereupon e-reports can be accessed by patients through a given password.

Suryadeep hospital also provides facility for collection of blood samples from home at nominal charges.

For home visit for collection of sample

Site: http://suryadeephospital.com/
Call: 014- 245 – 6879

Diabetes – Surydeep Hospital

Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly referred to as diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases in which there are high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period.

Symptoms of high blood sugar include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications.

Acute complications include diabetic ketoacidosis and nonketotic hyperosmolar coma.

Serious long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney failure, foot ulcers and damage to the eyes.

Diabetes is due to either the pancreas not producing enough insulin or the cells of the body not responding properly to the insulin produced.

There are three main types of diabetes mellitus:

Type 1 DM results from the body's failure to produce enough insulin. This form was previously referred to as "insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (IDDM) or "juvenile diabetes".

Type 2 DM begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which cells fail to respond to insulin properly. As the disease progresses a lack of insulin may also develop.

This form was previously referred to as "non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" (NIDDM) or "adult-onset diabetes". The primary cause is excessive body weight and not enough exercise.

Gestational diabetes, is the third main form and occurs when pregnant women without a previous history of diabetes develop a high blood glucose level.

Prevention and treatment involves a healthy diet, physical exercise, not using tobacco and being a normal body weight. Blood pressure control and proper foot care are also important for people with the disease. 

Type 1 diabetes must be managed with insulin injections.

Type 2 diabetes may be treated with medications with or without insulin.

Insulin and some oral medications can cause low blood sugar.

Weight loss surgery in those with obesity is an effective measure in those with type 2 DM.

Gestational diabetes usually resolves after the birth of the baby.

As of 2014, an estimated 387 million people have diabetes worldwide, with type 2 diabetes making up about 90% of the cases.

This is equal to 8.3% of the adult population, with equal rates in both women and men. In the years 2012 to 2014, diabetes is estimated to have resulted in 1.5 to 4.9 million deaths per year. Diabetes at least doubles the risk of death. The number of people with diabetes is expected to rise to 592 million by 2035.The global economic cost of diabetes in 2014 was estimated to be $612 billion USD. From Wikipedia

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Laboratory Medicine - Suryadeep Hospital

At Suryadeep hospital we have a fully equipped laboratory for carrying out Biochemical, Haematological, Serological and Microbiological testing.

Blood samples are collected in a hygienic and aesthetic environment by trained phlebotomist and transported to the testing laboratory. 

The tests are carried out by an experience lab technician on the latest Biochemistry/Hematology analyser to obtain fast and accurate results. 

The test results are double checked by a senior pathologist and results are posted on Hospital website whereupon e-reports can be accessed by patients through a given password.

Suryadeep hospital also provides facility for collection of blood samples from home at nominal charges.

For home visit for collection of sample-

Call: 014 - 245 - 6879

Non Invasive Cardiac Investigations: Suryadeep Hospital

Coronary heart disease is one of the leading causes of death. 

It is commonly observed that patients suffering from CHD waste substantial time before seeking medical help. In these situations ‘Time is Money’.

As time progresses the deficiency of oxygen causes irreversible damage to heart muscles.

Hence it is extremely necessary to recognise cardiac abnormalities early to provide timely medical assistance.