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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