How to manage diabetes in advanced terminal illnesses.
Diabetes mellitus is increasing in incidence and is therefore being encountered more frequently during palliative care. Diabetes management in the early stages of terminal disease is normally the same as conventional care. However, in the later stages of terminal illness there are a number of problems that may arise due to diabetes treatment, including hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia, which may impair the patient's quality of life. This article will address some of these problems and their management.
Smyth
Theresa
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University Hospital Birmingham.
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Dion
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D002100:Cachexia / Q000628:therapy; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000628:therapy*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D009325:Nausea / Q000628:therapy; D010166:Palliative Care; D013727:Terminal Care