Open AccessManaging type 1 diabetes in remote and challenging locations in India
Author(s) -
Salam Ranabir
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.155368
Subject(s) - medicine , indigenous , diabetes mellitus , intensive care medicine , type 2 diabetes , type 2 diabetes mellitus , terrain , health care , face (sociological concept) , medical emergency , economic growth , geography , endocrinology , cartography , ecology , economics , biology , social science , sociology
Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a challenging situation for both physician and patient, as it requires a very disciplined lifestyle with regular monitoring and follow-up. It becomes even more difficult when facilities are limited. Manipur has a difficult terrain and due to lack of adequate facilities patients face frequent hypoglycemic episodes and hyperglycemic crises. Continuous availability of insulin is not possible at all times. The health care workers in the state are not fully aware of right practices and incorrect injection sites and erroneous techniques are also quite prevalent. Some quacks and traditional healers claim that they can cure diabetes by their indigenous preparation.