Assessing the Burden of Kidney Disease among Type 2 Diabetic Subjects Attending a Semi-Urban Tertiary Health Facility in South-West Nigeria.

Background And Objectives: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) remains an important public health issue and its complications are important causes of morbidity and mortality. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is one of these complications and could be prevented/delayed by early detection. This study determined the burden of DN among patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM).

Triplet Delivery following Unilateral Twin Salpingocyesis.

We present the case of a 36-year-old woman with primary infertility of six-year duration who had IVF/ICSI on account of male factor infertility. Transvaginal scanning done on the 30th day following embryo transfer revealed an empty uterine cavity with two gestational sacs containing active fetal echoes in the right adnexum. Patient reluctantly had right salpingectomy via open laparatomy.

Assessment of dietary knowledge, practices and control in type 2 diabetes in a Nigerian teaching hospital.

Background: In spite of the importance of diet in the management of diabetes mellitus (DM), diabetics are often unaware of its place in ensuring good glycaemic control. Consequently, compliance and adherence with dietary advice remain poor among diabetics. The standard of practice of dietary therapy for DM among physicians is also low.