A real-world study published in Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism, including more than 180,000 elderly patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and chronic kidney disease (CKD), systematically analyzed the relationships between blood pressure levels, missing blood pressure recordings, cardiovascular outcomes, and all-cause mortality.Using the UK Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD), the study established the largest […]
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Causes and Recommendations for Dry Mouth and Bitter Taste in Diabetic Patients
I. Main Causes of Dry Mouth and Bitter Taste Have you ever experienced dry mouth and a bitter taste? There can be several underlying causes.Poorly controlled blood glucose is often the main culprit. In diabetic patients, high blood sugar increases glucose excretion in urine, which removes large amounts of water from the body and leads […]
Differences Between Behcet’s Disease and Diabetes
Behcet’s disease, also known as Behcet’s syndrome, is a lifelong disorder pathologically based on vasculitis. It is characterized by unique clinical manifestations and multi-system damage, requiring long-term treatment and cannot be completely cured.I. Nature of the DiseaseBehcet’s disease mainly presents with symptoms such as recurrent oral ulcers, genital ulcers, and uveitis. Similar to chronic diseases […]
What to Do If a Diabetic Patient Has a Fever?
The most common cause of fever in diabetic patients is infection. A high-glucose environment is especially suitable for the growth of bacteria, viruses, fungi and mycoplasma, and infections by these pathogens can all lead to fever. Besides infection, several special causes need attention.First, diabetic patients usually have poor immunity. Diabetes itself is a wasting disease: […]
High Attention Required for Fever in Diabetic Patients
Fever in diabetic patients demands high attention. Hyperglycemia weakens immunity and raises infection risk, and fever may worsen metabolic disorders and even trigger acute complications. Key indicators including blood glucose, body temperature and urine ketones should be monitored timely, and medical attention must be sought as soon as possible to avoid delayed treatment caused by […]
Lipid Control Targets for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetic dyslipidemia not only increases the risk of cardiovascular disease but also impairs islet function.Normal cholesterol levels are a prerequisite for maintaining proper function of pancreatic β-cells, whereas elevated cholesterol levels can induce apoptosis of pancreatic β-cells.Lipid control targets for patients with type 2 diabetes Note: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease includes coronary heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, […]
What is the DASH Diet?
The DASH diet is a dietary pattern derived from a large-scale U.S. hypertension prevention program called Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) launched in 1997.It is an eating plan designed specifically for blood pressure control, helping reduce the risk of high blood pressure and improve overall health primarily by adjusting dietary structure. This dietary pattern […]
Common Misconceptions About Hypoglycemia Among People with Diabetes
Almost everyone is familiar with hypoglycemia, and most people with diabetes have experienced it personally.Although common, it is often not fully understood, and many misconceptions need to be clarified.Misconception 1: High blood sugar is more harmful than hypoglycemiaPeople with diabetes know much about and pay great attention to the dangers of hyperglycemia, but often underestimate […]
7 Benefits of Waking Up Early for People with Diabetes
The Huffington Post in the United States once published an article listing seven health benefits of waking up early. In the editor’s opinion, besides these benefits, early rising gives busy people with diabetes extra time for exercise. Try going to bed and waking up early—it helps you stick to exercise and better control your blood […]
Four Types of Obesity and Doctor’s Intervention
An epidemiological survey covering 100,000 people showed that among adults aged 18 and above, 30.6% were overweight and 12% were obese. The prevalence of obesity was positively correlated with economic development.In the past, the medical community divided obesity into two categories: simple obesity and pathological obesity. With deeper understanding, obesity can now be classified into […]