Briefly Explain the Concept of Risk

question 22

Essay

Briefly explain the concept of risk.

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Definitions:

Nonproliferative Diabetic Retinopathy

The early stage of diabetic eye disease, where high blood sugar levels cause damage to blood vessels in the retina but new vessels are not yet proliferating.

Diabetic Neuralgia

A form of nerve damage due to diabetes that can result in pain, typically in the legs and feet, as well as other symptoms.

Type 1 DM

A chronic condition where the pancreas produces little or no insulin, leading to high blood sugar levels, requiring insulin administration for management.

Ketoacidosis

A serious complication of diabetes resulting in high levels of ketones in the blood, indicating insufficient insulin.