Are you struggling to memorize the Complications of Diabetes Mellitus? This simple mnemonic will help you recall diabetes mellitus complications with ease.
The Mnemonic: [Mnemonic Phrase]
Use the mnemonic “KNIVES” for diabetes mellitus complications
K
Kidney
Glomerular sclerosis; uraemia; hypertension; nephrotic syndrome; renal papillary necrosis; atherosclerosis of renal vessels; effects of hypertension
N
Neuromuscular
Peripheral neuropathy; mononeuritis; autonomic neuropathy; diabetic amyotrophy
I
Infective
Urinary tract, skin and soft tissue infection; tuberculosis; moniliasis; pyelonephritis
V
Vascular
Large vessel: ischaemic heart disease. Small vessel: micrangiopathy
E
Eye
Cataracts; background proliferative and pre-proliferative retinopathy; microaneurysms; maculopathy; fibrosis; retinal detachment; photocoagulation spots of retinal burns
S
Skin
Lipoatrophy and insulin sensitivity at injection site; necrobiosis lipoidica; granuloma annulare
Practical Application
Whether in a clinical setting or during an exam, the “KNIVES” medical mnemonic ensures you cover all critical aspects of complications of diabetes mellitus.
Conclusion
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