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What is a wound infection?

Wound infection is a serious matter. In this video, Dr Joseph Shalhoub explains why and how wounds can be infected.

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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM)

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What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), also known simply as type 1 diabetes, is life-long condition affecting the bodies’ ability to control the level of blood sugar.

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Routine tests when starting SGLT-2 inhibitors.

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Dr Sheharyar Quraishi, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist explains what routine tests are done when starting on SGLT-2 inhibitors. He explains that Blood Pressure monitoring is important as well as kidney function blood tests to make sure that you are not getting dehydrated on these medicines.

Routine tests when starting SGLT-2 inhibitors.

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What is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

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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.

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Types of diet available for Diabetes.

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Donna van Zyl, Specialist Diabetic Dietician talks about diets for people with Diabetes. She explains that you can chose your type of diet depending on your type of Diabetes as well as how long you've had Diabetes. If you are in the early stages of Type 2 Diabetes Donna talks about possibly trying to reverse Diabetes.

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Medicines to prevent kidney damage in Diabetes

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Dr Mushtaqur Rahman, Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist talks about various types of medicines which can be used to reduce the risk of Kidney failure in people with Diabetes. He talks about medicines to control blood glucose as well as medicines to reduce blood pressure including ACE inhibitors and ARB type drugs. He explains how medicines are best adjusted for Black and African heritage people as the benefits of certain other drugs are better.

Medicines to prevent kidney damage in Diabetes