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The Pathophysiology Diagram of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

One of type I diabetes is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA can develop in a new-onset type I diabetic or a diabetic who misses insulin doses, poor insulin compliance and lack of knowledge about managing insulin administration in acute illness. The diagram below shows the pathophysiology diagram of DKA. Completed understanding of Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation and Management of Adults with Diabetic Ketoacidosis, can be found in the foll…

Leukocytes and the Pathogenesis of Capillary Occlusion in Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy is retinopathy (damage to the retina) caused by complications of diabetes mellitus, which can eventually lead to blindness (wikipedia.org). The schematic diagram shows increased leukocyte endothelial cell adhesion and entrapment (leukostasis) in diabetic retinopathy. Completed role of leukocytes in the pathogenesis of capillary occlusion, and discussion about the potential of leukostasis as a new promising target in the tr…