A tiny pancreatic tumor was the source of a grave problem. The patient, a 42-year old man, reported sudden fainting…
High Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin I Levels in Normal Pregnancy And When Complicated By Hypertension
To examine the association of circulating concentrations of high-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-Tn) in the various trimesters of pregnancy in…
Connecting the Dots – Acute Abdomen, ST Elevation and a Consolidating Lung Mass
Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a commonly treated disease and yet may present in very unfamiliar ways that if missed…
Strawberry marks on lip
A 32-year-old male patient presented with enlargement of his upper lip since childhood which is compromising his facial aesthetics as…
Epidemiology of diabetes
The rising disease burden of diabetes mellitus globally is a major public health priority, placing unsustainable demands on individuals, their…
What is type 1 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycaemia secondary to absolute insulin deficiency. It is the…
What is type 2 diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia. It is associated with reduced life…
Self assessment/CPD answers
Correct answer: A. As per American Diabetes Association guidelines, if a patient has discordant results on two different tests for…
Diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar crisis in adults
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) remain two of the most commonly encountered metabolic emergencies. They are both…
Modern strategies for management of glycaemia in type 1 diabetes
The last decade has seen significant advances in the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus. The usual management of type…