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Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences | Volume-8 | Issue-02
Combating the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the Family: The Role of a Family Physician in Evidence-Based Care and Early Intervention. Index Case: A 40-Year-Old Patient with Pre-Diabetes
Ilodibia N, Akhidue K, Alikor CA, Erere O
Published: Feb. 23, 2020 |
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DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2020.v08i02.050
Pages: 637-645
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Abstract
EI was recently diagnosed as having Pre-diabetes evidenced by the presence of acanthosis nigricans, obesity and impaired laboratory findings. Screening of family members revealed that her mother, GO a T2 DM patient with chronic complications – (peripheral neuropathy and dyslipidaemia) and poor medication adherence and her son was also seen to have childhood obesity/acanthosis nigricans. They received motivational counselling to improve adherence to prescribed medication and lifestyle modifications and are monitored twice-monthly up till date, where they have demonstrated satisfactory adherence to lifestyle counselling.