Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Abbreviations:
(-)= inhibit / ACEIs = Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors/
ARBs = Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers/ ADA = American Diabetes
Association/ BGL = Blood Glucose Level / BP = Blood Pressure /
CHO = Carbohydrates/FPG = Fasting Plasma Glucose / PPG =
Postprandial Glucose/ S.E. = Side Effects / S & S = Signs &
Symptoms
References:
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Letter. November 2006. 11 May 2009
"Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)." The Merck Manuals for Healthcare Professionals. May 2007.
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