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rhiannon
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ohhh and a few more points.....(may come useful someday  )
* normal high blood glucos is highly predictive of DM in men i.e.90-99mg/dl
*Early carpal tunnel syndrome is also predictive of future DM
any interesting stuff to contribute??
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UNANSWERED: Creating separate cadre for mbbs in teaching faculty in medical colleges as tutors / demonstrators.
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rhiannon
Aim NEET PG
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the current ADA definition of impaired fasting glucose is 100-109mg/dl
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devirante
Aim NEET PG
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maintenance of BP below 130/80 is required in diabetics without proteinuria, to prevent EDRD
it is below 125/75 for patients of microalbuminuria or overt nephropathy
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devirante
Aim NEET PG
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the most common mononeuropathy in DM is of the third cranial nerve
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devirante
Aim NEET PG
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drug-specific benefit in diabetic nephropathy, independent of BP control, has been shown ONLY for...
ACE inhibitors for type 1 DM
Angiotensin Receptor blockers in type 2 DM
Rhiannon..why are ACE inhibitors to be used with caution in DM pts...??
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devirante
Aim NEET PG
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most common form of diabetic neuropathy is ...
a. distal symmetric neuropathy
b.autonomic neuropathy
c. chronically evolving proximal motor neuropathy
d. cranial mononeuropathy
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devirante
Aim NEET PG
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most common pattern of dyslipidemia in DM...
a. incrsd TG, reduced HDL
b. increased LDL
c. increased TG and LDL and reduced HDL
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devirante
Aim NEET PG
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foll. drugs are useful in t/t of chronic painful diabetic neuropathy....
TCADs (amitriptyline), gabapentin, NSAIDS, mexilitine, phenytoin, capsaicin cream, carbamazepine
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rhiannon
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WOW....thanx for the contribution......
hey what about the drugs contraindicated in DM???
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