Prevalence of hypoglycemia among diabetic old age home residents in South India.

Aim: To assess the prevalence of diabetes among inmates at old age care homes in south India and scrutinize their therapy, glycemic levels and burden of hypoglycemic episodes.

Materials And Methods: The medication record based observational study was conducted in 9 old-age care facilities across south India from February to September 2015. The cognitive and functional status were analysed and the prevalence of hypoglycemia estimated.

Hydrocarbons and the evolution of human culture.

Most of the progress in human culture has required the exploitation of energy resources. About 100 years ago, the major source of energy shifted from recent solar to fossil hydrocarbons, including liquid and gaseous petroleum. Technology has generally led to a greater use of hydrocarbon fuels for most human activities, making civilization vulnerable to decreases in supply.