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 →IE prophylaxis = high-risk cardiac conditions plus invasive dental procedures. INR for warfarin patients safe extraction if INR less than 3.5. Aspirin = do not stop for routine dental extraction. Hypertension BP greater than 180/110 = postpone elective treatment. Angina = nitroglycerin sublingual. MI = emergency protocol CPR AED aspirin.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Diabetes Mellitus and Cardiovascular Diseases in General Medicine is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.