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Pharmacotherapy of diabetes : Case-based scenarios
Presented India by Dr. Bijayraj. RViews
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Case Description
Pharmacotherapy for diabetes aims to manage blood glucose levels and prevent complications in individuals with diabetes mellitus. The cornerstone of pharmacotherapy for type 1 diabetes is insulin replacement therapy, which can be delivered through injections or insulin pumps. For type 2 diabetes,...
Case Summary
- Pharmacotherapy of diabetes should be tailored to individual patient needs, considering factors beyond just lab results. Patient lifestyle, occupation, age, and co-morbidities significantly impact drug selection. Guidelines serve as helpful references, but practical considerations like patient compliance and affordability often necessitate deviations.
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Dr. Bijayraj. R
Sr. Consultant, Family Medicine and Diabetology, Starcare Hospital, KeralaDr. Bijayraj is Founder President Academy of Family Physicians of India (AFPI)- Kerala Chapter. He is currently working as general physician in Starcare Hospital and Iqraa Community Clinic (Palazhi), Calicut, Kerala. He has over 17+ years of experience in field of Family medicine, As faculty, Department of Family Medicine in Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences Co-ordinating clinical postings and mentoring trainees in Family Medicine; as theses guide to PG trainees in Family Medicine.
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