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- Diabetic Neuropathy and Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction commonly develops in people who have diabetic autonomic neuropathy. That’s because diabetic neuropathy affects the parasympathetic fibers that regulate erections in men and vaginal lubrication in women. It also affects the sympathetic nervous system, which mediates orgasm and ejaculation. Sexual Dysfunction In Men Men with autonomic neuropathy may experience retrograde ejaculation (semen ejaculation [...]
Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:07:24 +0000 - Benifical Effects of Fiber
Water-insoluble fiber (which includes wheat, bran, and whole grain products) affects mainly the lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract, where it increases fecal bulk, helps to prevent constipation, and may reduce the risk of colon cancer. Watersoluble fiber (which includes guar and pectin) affects the upper GI tract by delaying gastric emptying and increasing the intestinal [...]
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 07:37:01 +0000 - Diagnostic Tests of Diabetic Retinopathy
To diagnose diabetic retinopathy, an ophthalmologist uses an ophthalmoscopic examination or fluorescein angiography. During an ophthalmoscopic examination, the ophthalmologist dilates the patient’s eyes with a mydriatic drug, such as atropine. This dilation permits viewing of the retina, retinal blood vessels, optic disc, macula, and other structures.The ophthalmologist uses fluorescein angiography to evaluate leaking or [...]
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 09:15:46 +0000 - Diagnostic Tests of Peripheral Neuropathy
The physician usually diagnoses peripheral neuropathy by excluding other causes of your patient’s signs and symptoms. Typically, the physician will assess her neurologic function, evaluating her deep tendon reflexes and muscle strength and testing how well she senses temperature, light touch, sharp and dull sensations, vibration in her feet, and changes in the position [...]
Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:02:06 +0000 - How to Cope up with Sight Problems for Diabetic Patients
Before being diagnosed and eventually treated for their diabetes, some diabetics experience sight problems due to their disease. These problems may be blurry vision, difficulties to focus and sudden near- or farsightedness. These problems may also be present during the first months of treatment. This might cause unnecessary worry, but is something that occurs [...]
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:38:09 +0000 - Serum Creatinine and Blood Urea Nitrogen Tests
One complication of diabetes is diabetic nephropathy. A quick and simple way to check renal function is to draw a blood sample for serum creatinine and BUN tests. These tests should be performed when the patient is diagnosed with diabetes.Although the serum creatinine and BUN tests can quickly reveal the patient’s renal function, serum [...]
Sat, 05 Jan 2008 06:21:53 +0000 - Adaptations for Elderly Patients
A dietitian adapts a nutritional plan for an elderly patient with diabetes based on her special needs caused by aging. For instance, the poor vision that typically accompanies old age can affect a patient’s nutritional status by making it hard for her to read food labels or blood glucose meter results. Also, decreased mobility [...]
Tue, 01 Jan 2008 07:05:26 +0000 - Dialysis of Diabetic Nephropathy or End Stage Renal Disease
If your patient develops end-stage renal disease, she may require hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis to prolong her life. The physician probably won’t recommend dialysis until your patient’s serum creatinine level is about 6 mg/dl. Hemodialysis For hemodialysis, the surgeon creates an arteriovenous (AV) access site, usually in the patient’s arm, as shown. With each hemodialysis [...]
Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:56:58 +0000 - Immunosuppressive Drugs
Usually, transplant patients take immunosuppressive drugs to prevent the transplanted organ from being rejected over the long term or to treat incipient rejection. They may start to take these drugs before surgery and continue throughout the life of the organ. Methylprednisolone and azathioprine are usually administered I.V. during surgery. As kidney function improves, the [...]
Mon, 24 Dec 2007 05:09:34 +0000 - Nursing Considerations of Hypoglycemia
Review the onset, peak, and duration of action of the insulin your patient uses. When her insulin is at peak effect, check her for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia. Be familiar with oral antidiabetic drugs that can cause hypoglycemia, such as sulfonylureas. Whether she uses insulin or oral antidiabetic drugs, monitor her blood glucose [...]
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