Abstract This study aimed to determine the prevalence of onychomycosis and interdigital tinea pedis in a cohort of Spanish patients with diabetes in whom onychomycosis was clinically suspected (n = 101). Samples from a first toenail scraping and the fourth toe clefts were subjected to potassium hydroxide direct vision and incubated in Sabouraud and dermatophyte […]

Abstract New-onset diabetes mellitus after transplantation (NODAT) is a frequent complication in kidney allograft recipients. It may be caused by modifiable and non-modifiable factors. The non-modifiable factors are the same that may lead to the development of type 2 diabetes in the general population, whilst the modifiable factors include perioperative stress, hepatitis C or cytomegalovirus […]

Diabetes Mellitus is a group of diseases which affect how the body uses glucose or sugar. Glucose is a simple sugar in the blood and is the body’s main source of energy. The brain depends on glucose as its primary fuel. There are many different types of Diabetes Mellitus, but in all types, there is […]

This type of diabetes develops as a result of damage to the pancreas. It can happen because of a condition like pancreatitis or pancreatic cancer.  It can also be secondary to some genetic conditions like cystic fibrosis or hemochromatosis.  Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that takes place when both parents pass on a faulty […]

Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Like other types, it affects the way your cells use sugar. Gestational diabetes causes elevated blood sugar levels that can affect pregnancy and the baby’s health. But there is good news. Expectant mothers can manage pregnancy diabetes by following a healthy diet, exercising, and […]