Diabetes & metabolic syndrome
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Diabetes Metab Syndr · Mar 2019
Meta AnalysisThe association between psoriasis and diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated chronic inflammatory skin disease with unknown etiology. Current findings demonstrate that psoriatic patients are at higher risk of other systemic disorders such as diabetes mellitus. The present study was conducted to evaluate the association between psoriasis and diabetes mellitus. ⋯ Our study indicated the significant association between psoriasis and diabetes. Therefore, psoriasis is a systemic disorder and other comorbidities should be considered in the management of patients with psoriasis.
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Diabetes Metab Syndr · Mar 2019
Observational StudyPrevalence and association of co-morbidities in diabetic patients along with prescription patterns in Delhi-NCT, India.
Diabetes is rising at an alarming rate in India and the national capital forms a significant part of the nation's diabetic population. The metabolic disorder is no more a disease specific to the rich countries but has also markedly spread its roots in middle-income countries. ⋯ The number of diabetic population is high in Delhi. It was evident that a significant percentage of diabetic patients suffered from additional diseases that may lead to worsening of the health conditions. Thus, there is an urgent need to educate and spread awareness amongst the masses about the potential benefits of lifestyle modifications like the incorporation of a healthy diet and physical activities. Additionally, continuous and regular tests should be taken to avoid further complications.
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Diabetes Metab Syndr · Mar 2019
Association of diabetic foot ulcers with chronic vascular diabetic complications in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes mellitus is a common disease which is prevalent globally, presenting with chronic complications and constitutes a major risk to the patient. Diabetic foot ulcers are the single biggest risk factor for non-traumatic lower limb amputations in persons with diabetes. We aimed to screen for the chronic vascular diabetic complications in patients with diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) and to assess the association of diabetic foot ulcers with these complications in the study group. ⋯ Chronic vascular diabetic complications are common among type 2 diabetic patients with diabetic foot ulcers. There is statistically significant association between these complications and diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) and peripheral arterial disease (PAD).