Kategorier: Alle - glucose - insulin - diet - diabetes

av Suthakaran Arumugam 2 år siden

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Mr.Joseph:45-years-old man

A 45-year-old man named Mr. Joseph has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, and a diabetic ulcer. His lab tests reveal high levels of triglycerides, LDL cholesterol, and total cholesterol, alongside low HDL cholesterol.

Mr.Joseph:45-years-old man

Mr.Joseph:45-years-old man

Treatment and management

Quit smoking
Follow the Mediterranean diet
Monitor or control blood glucose at home
Metformin - Reduce postprandial and fasting glucose levels. Decreases glucose production, decreases intestinal absorption of glucose , reduced plasma glucagon levels and improve insulin sensitivity by reducing endogenous insulin production
Follow a healthy lifestyle
Biguanides - Inhibit hepatic and renal gluconeogenesis

Lab investigations

Blood glucose and HbA1c test
High HbA1c
High postprandial plasma glucose
High fasting plasma glucose
Lipid profile
High LDL cholesterol
Low HDL cholesterol
High triglycerides
High total cholesterol
Physical examination
Diminished sensation on the dorsum of the foot on soft touch
Bilateral peripheral pulses of dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial artery are palpable
Dry skin over both legs
Small ulcer at 2nd interdigital cleft of the left foot
Obese (BMI : 32kg/m2)

Signs and symptoms

Craving for sweet food
Polyphagia
Polydipsia
Nocturia
Polyuria
Dry skin

Diagnosis

Diabetic ulcer
Peripheral neuropathy
Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Pathophysiology

Genetic predisposing constitutional factors
Insulin resistance

Beta cell dysregulation

Impaired glucose tolerance

Beta cell insufficiency