Complications of Diabetes – CCF Life to the Max Session

This Sunday, June 12th, I woke up earlier than usual determined to attend the 9am service at CCF.  Unusual because I have been going to a different church for the past five months closer to home.

I passed by a room that had a sign that says”Life to the Max” with a health talk topic about the Complications of Diabetes happening right after the service.

Here are the notes I took from the talk by Dr. Henry V. Yu MD FPCP

 Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Complications

When not treated properly, diabetes affects major organs such as the

• heart
• blood vessels
• nerves
• eyes
• kidneys

*mildly raised blood glucose levels that does not show any symptoms can have long term damaging effects.  Symptoms may appear after 3-5 years.

Action step:  Be screened for diabetes

Diagnostic

1. CBC – check for blood infection
2. BUN – check hydration level
3. Creatinine – kidney renal failure
4. Random blood sugar (hourly, initially)
5. Urinalysis
6. Electrolytes (NA, K, Cl)
7. Arterial Blood Gas (ABG) – check oxygen and carbon dioxide level
8. Chest Xray (PA)
9. ECG – pre heart attack
10. blood culture – organisms

Concern: Hyperglycemia Glucose levels above 250-600 mg

Action: Go to hospital for thorough evaluation and treatment.

1. check hydration status – when dehydrated, aggressive IV fluids are administered or else blood pressure will become low and patient goes into shock
2. Insulin
3. Electrolyte status – potassium level, need for bicarbonate.  *potassium level – heart beat strength, body muscle strength
4. determine the cause (infection, myocardial, infraction or other illness)  stress (blood sugar)

Concern: Hypoglycemia Glucose levels 50-60 mg or lower

Symptoms:

1. weakness, sweating, hunger, tingling of mouth or fingers
2. neuro mental dullness, headache, confusion, amnesia, seizure, coma

Causes

1. Drug induced (insulin SU) some diabetic meds can cause hypoglycemia risk
2. Diet –
   • too restrictive food intake
   • delayed or missed meal
   • excessive physical activity
   • alcohol consumption
   • sepsis

Action:  Inject insulin, eat after 30 minutes.

Treatment: common available source of 10g of glucose

• 10g glucose
• 1 cup – fruit juices
• 4 tsp table sugar
• 3 tsp honey
• 10 candies
• 2 glucose tablets
• meal

More information about Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes Complication and Pathophysiology of the complication

Type 2 Diabetes Complications and Kidney Disease (Renal Failure)

Diabetes symptoms from netizens

Who should attend Life to the Max?

This weekly session is for you if you want to:

1. listen to more medical experts on how to prevent diseases and care for your health
2. experience freedom from negative emotions and distresses in life
3. bring hope and comfort to loved ones afflicted with the big C
4. seek God’s wisdom , inspiration and joy through His Word,

Bring your family and friends for more health and wellness talks

Every Sunday 10:45-12:30 PM at

CCF CENTER

Ground Floor, Bible Study Rooms 3-4
Frontera Verde
Ortigas Avenue corner C5 Road
Pasig City, Metro Manila
Philippines

Coffee and Tea is served each week, admission is free.

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