I would not be so sharp in the conclusion of the genetic factor.In ophthalmological literature I read something about a gene that is present in diabetics with serious retinopathies, but no conclusive …
Ruthbia, I do not believe that this generalized capillary fragility is justified by diabetes.It is true that the capillaries are affected but I have never seen these manifestations in sufficient numbe…
Let's see, this is not opinion, but information.I am not a researcher but clinical, so what I am going to say, is published and admitted internationally. The pathological principle of diabetic retinop…
Throughout my professional life I have sought, as far as possible, that patients were perfectly informed of their problem, because only from knowledge can be reached to the maxila collaboration.From t…
In medicine there are many incognitas and many "tailor drawers" where to put everything that has no logical explanation, and that of diabetes is one of the best.In any case, the presence of cataracts …
Look Ani, I have been ophthalmologist for 40 years and the last 25 I have been specifically dedicated to treating the ophthalmological complications of the diabetic.As I have been retired, and I have …
For a finger to necrosis and amputation is necessary, many years of carelessness are necessary.I do not want to minimize the risks but if an "carelessness" produced these catastrophes, there would be …
If not through a collective policy, it seems difficult to me.Diabetics are not "profitable" remain for public health.You already know that the State is ineffective and that it is much better to privat…
By order, first artories.With hemoglobins of 6 or 6.5 it is possible that retinopathies may not develop for 20 and perhaps 30 years.And when they develop, they will be considerably less serious than t…
Shaki, from my point of view, it is necessary to understand how retinopathy develops, to understand it and to fight it.I will try to explain it although it is not easy. The (diabetic retinopathy) RD i…
Diabetes is a very treacherous disease because its pathological base is in blood vessels.First in the small vessels, eye and kidney, and later in the large ones, which explains the special incidence o…
Of course, having an incipient cataract at age 57, is perfectly normal.Obviously, and probably for environmental reasons, the appearance of cataracts has advanced something in relation to what happene…
The treatment of diabetic retinopathy is not complex, but knowing the retinopathy if it is.And for that it is necessary to see many patients, and know how they evolve with early and without it.Unfortu…
Well, obviously, having microeneurisms or microhemorrhagia after 26 years of illness, and more after having had periods of bad control in youth (do not feel guilty for that, it is very common), it is …
If these Panfotocoagulated, you are already protected enough.The pathological retina is already annulled and all the oxygen that reaches the eye, is intended for the remaining retina that is the one t…
You don't say if you have been photocoagulated with laser.In case of advanced RDP, it is essential that a retinal panfotocoagulation be made with laser, with a priority character.It will also be neces…
Well, Dr. Cabrera, if in the Canary Islands, the figure of affected by the RD is double that the nationalWhy have ophthalmologists abandoned a battle that they have not yet won? " It is very good abou…
Sorry, but your website does not finish clarifying my doubts.Undoubtedly, the growth factor can generate a positive dynamic in healing, but cannot solve the problem of ischemia, which is the origin of…
One of the problems that diabetic retinopathy has is that it is not solved with drugs, no matter how much they try.Only early diagnosis and the correct laser photocoagulation is truly effective.Expens…
I have a question: if I am not wrong, the diabetic foot is, ultimately an ischemic problem, which in terminal phases suffer an anaerobic infection, which inevitably leads to amputation.If the medicine…
To solve a problem, first you have to diagnose it correctly and only then can the most appropriate solutions be applied.That is what your Afri did: you have recognized bad control for 6 years, but I a…
Cause complications diabetes
I would not be so sharp in the conclusion of the genetic factor.In ophthalmological literature I read something about a gene that is present in diabetics with serious retinopathies, but no conclusive …
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Ruthbia, I do not believe that this generalized capillary fragility is justified by diabetes.It is true that the capillaries are affected but I have never seen these manifestations in sufficient numbe…
Read comment →Cause complications diabetes
Let's see, this is not opinion, but information.I am not a researcher but clinical, so what I am going to say, is published and admitted internationally. The pathological principle of diabetic retinop…
Read comment →Cataracts mainly affect patients with diabetes
Throughout my professional life I have sought, as far as possible, that patients were perfectly informed of their problem, because only from knowledge can be reached to the maxila collaboration.From t…
Read comment →Cataracts mainly affect patients with diabetes
In medicine there are many incognitas and many "tailor drawers" where to put everything that has no logical explanation, and that of diabetes is one of the best.In any case, the presence of cataracts …
Read comment →Cataracts mainly affect patients with diabetes
Look Ani, I have been ophthalmologist for 40 years and the last 25 I have been specifically dedicated to treating the ophthalmological complications of the diabetic.As I have been retired, and I have …
Read comment →Amputen finger of Cerro Navia because of diabetes
For a finger to necrosis and amputation is necessary, many years of carelessness are necessary.I do not want to minimize the risks but if an "carelessness" produced these catastrophes, there would be …
Read comment →Cataracts mainly affect patients with diabetes
Nor is it true.Refractva surgery interventions on the cornea have anything to do with cataracts either
Read comment →Cataracts mainly affect patients with diabetes
It isn't true.Falls affect diabetics and non -diabetics
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If not through a collective policy, it seems difficult to me.Diabetics are not "profitable" remain for public health.You already know that the State is ineffective and that it is much better to privat…
Read comment →Recent diabetic retinopathy
By order, first artories.With hemoglobins of 6 or 6.5 it is possible that retinopathies may not develop for 20 and perhaps 30 years.And when they develop, they will be considerably less serious than t…
Read comment →Recent diabetic retinopathy
Shaki, from my point of view, it is necessary to understand how retinopathy develops, to understand it and to fight it.I will try to explain it although it is not easy. The (diabetic retinopathy) RD i…
Read comment →Falls
Diabetes is a very treacherous disease because its pathological base is in blood vessels.First in the small vessels, eye and kidney, and later in the large ones, which explains the special incidence o…
Read comment →Falls
Of course, having an incipient cataract at age 57, is perfectly normal.Obviously, and probably for environmental reasons, the appearance of cataracts has advanced something in relation to what happene…
Read comment →Recent diabetic retinopathy
The treatment of diabetic retinopathy is not complex, but knowing the retinopathy if it is.And for that it is necessary to see many patients, and know how they evolve with early and without it.Unfortu…
Read comment →Recent diabetic retinopathy
Well, obviously, having microeneurisms or microhemorrhagia after 26 years of illness, and more after having had periods of bad control in youth (do not feel guilty for that, it is very common), it is …
Read comment →Proliferative retinopathy and pregnancy
If these Panfotocoagulated, you are already protected enough.The pathological retina is already annulled and all the oxygen that reaches the eye, is intended for the remaining retina that is the one t…
Read comment →Proliferative retinopathy and pregnancy
You don't say if you have been photocoagulated with laser.In case of advanced RDP, it is essential that a retinal panfotocoagulation be made with laser, with a priority character.It will also be neces…
Read comment →7% of the canaries are diabetic and have more options for retinal diseases
Well, Dr. Cabrera, if in the Canary Islands, the figure of affected by the RD is double that the nationalWhy have ophthalmologists abandoned a battle that they have not yet won? " It is very good abou…
Read comment →7% of the canaries are diabetic and have more options for retinal diseases
Well, Dr. Cabrera, if in the Canary Islands, the figure of affected by the RD is double the national, it seems evident
Read comment →New diabetic foot medication
Sorry, but your website does not finish clarifying my doubts.Undoubtedly, the growth factor can generate a positive dynamic in healing, but cannot solve the problem of ischemia, which is the origin of…
Read comment →Only one in five patients with diabetes is informed of the possible loss of vision
One of the problems that diabetic retinopathy has is that it is not solved with drugs, no matter how much they try.Only early diagnosis and the correct laser photocoagulation is truly effective.Expens…
Read comment →New diabetic foot medication
I have a question: if I am not wrong, the diabetic foot is, ultimately an ischemic problem, which in terminal phases suffer an anaerobic infection, which inevitably leads to amputation.If the medicine…
Read comment →Trying to have good control and motivation, relief
To solve a problem, first you have to diagnose it correctly and only then can the most appropriate solutions be applied.That is what your Afri did: you have recognized bad control for 6 years, but I a…
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