General Medicine — Key differences for NEET MDS
Type 1 = insulin dependent autoimmune beta cell destruction. Type 2 = insulin resistant 90 percent = lifestyle. HbA1c = glycated hemoglobin 3-month average glucose marker. HbA1c less than 7 percent = good control for dental treatment. Dental implications: delayed healing increased infections periodontal disease. Oral manifestations = xerostomia burning mouth candidiasis. Fasting glucose greater than 126 = diabetes diagnosis.
📖 Read full notes →Type I = immediate IgE mediated = anaphylaxis. Type II = cytotoxic IgG IgM = hemolytic reactions. Type III = immune complex = Arthus serum sickness. Type IV = delayed T-cell mediated = contact dermatitis TB test. Latex allergy = Type I or Type IV. First drug anaphylaxis = Epinephrine 0.3-0.5mg IM anterolateral thigh.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Diabetes Mellitus and Allergy & Anaphylaxis in General Medicine is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.