New research seems to suggest that there could be a link between social-economic status, diabetes and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The results of recent studies into the relationship between these factors can be seen to indicate that children whose mothers have gestational diabetes mellitus and who are also born into poorer families, could have a higher chance of developing ADHD during childhood. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a form of diabetes which tends to develop during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy.The condition which has been becoming increasingly common over recent years. It is also a type of diabetes which is particularly common amongst those with low socio-economic status. This latest discovery from Queens College at the City University of New York could have an effect on everything from the way in which mothers suffering from the condition are treated to the cost of Aviva health insurance. It could also mean that those who are most at risk are given more information surrounding ADHD, and how to spot the signs of this condition. However, as GDM is a diabetes which is not diagnosed before pregnancy, it is unlikely to be something which will be able to be taken into consideration by those trying for a baby. There are [...]

What is Diabetic Dermopathy Diabetic Dermopathy is also called shin spots. It is common cutaneous funding in diabetes. It appears as atrophic hyperpigmented lesions of round to oval shape on pretibial areas of lower extremities. These lesions are generally bilateral and have asymmetrical distribution. Histologically, these lesions show edema of papillary dermis, extravasations of erythrocytes, thickened superficial blood vessels and a mild lymphocytic infiltrate. Hemosiderin deposits are left by extravasated erythrocytes that provide brownish hyper pigmentation. The lesions caused by diabetic dermopathy are spontaneously resolved, however scars are left behind. Diabetic Dermopathy Symptoms Diabetic dermopathy generally affects lower legs, but it can also appear on thighs, feet and forearms. The blemishes of diabetic dermopathy are generally oval or round and a bit scaly. The colour of blemishes can run gamut from pinkish and red to tan, sometimes even darker brown. The symptoms of lesions caused by diabetic dermopathy are: Reddish brown colour Round or oval shaped Common occur on both shins Initially scaly but flattens out and gets indented These resemble the age spots in some people. There can be many spots covering large area of skin. Presence of four or more than four lesions is limited to patients affected with diabetes. People who have such spots and are not [...]