
CASE DISCUSSION
Diabetic Complications: Awareness & Prevention
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Case Description
Diabetes can lead to various complications that affect different parts of the body due to prolonged high blood sugar levels. Diabetic complications can be broadly categorized into two types: macrovascular (affecting large blood vessels) and microvascular (affecting small blood vessels). These...
Case Summary
- Diabetes complications are categorized as acute (diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, hypoglycemia) and chronic (microvascular and macrovascular). Microvascular complications include nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy, while macrovascular complications involve cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and peripheral vascular diseases.
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Dr. Ramya Bevoor
Consultant Physician, Diabetologist, Faculty at CMC, VelloreDr. Ramya Bevoor is a Consultant Physician and Diabetologist with expertise in internal medicine and diabetes care.
She is associated with Christian Medical College Vellore as faculty, contributing to clinical practice, academics, and medical education.
Her clinical interests include diabetes management, metabolic disorders, preventive healthcare, and lifestyle-related diseases.
She is dedicated to delivering evidence-based and patient-centered care focused on long-term health outcomes.
Through her academic and clinical contributions, she continues to support advancements in diabetes care and internal medicine.
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