Dr Health-shared Officialin HealthShared Diabetes CommunityThings to look out for after an angioplasty.Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon talks about things to look after after angioplasty. He talks about medication which may have changed. He also talks about checking the puncture site where the angioplasty was done from for any bleeding or swelling.
Dr Health-shared Officialin HealthShared Diabetes CommunityDoes Atherosclerosis affect other areas, not just PAD?Mr Joseph Shalhoub, Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon talks about Atherosclerosis which is responsible for PAD or narrowing of arteries to the feet affects other part of the body too. He explains how the process causes narrowing to the arteries of the heart, the kidneys, the brain and elsewhere.
Dr Health-shared Officialin HealthShared Diabetes CommunityTreatment for Diabetic Foot Ulcers - what do I need?Dr Prashant Vas, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talk about various treatment which may be needed. He explains that treatments are very much dependant on your particular problem. He talks about reasons for ulcers occurring and treatments being targeted towards these reasons. He mentions off-loading techniques as well as angioplasty and bypass. He also mentions full plater of Paris casts which are used in conditions like Charcot Foot.
Dr Health-shared Officialin HealthShared Diabetes CommunityWhat is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains what Diabetic Ketoacidosis is. She explains it is not very common but can happen in people with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. She describes situations where people might develop this when they're unwell. The condition can make you feel very sick and cause belly pain, cramps in legs and belly.
Dr Health-shared Officialin HealthShared Diabetes CommunityThe difference between Type 1 and 2 Diabetes?Sister Parminder Rihal, Diabetes Specialist Nurse explains the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
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