Browsing Department of Medicine by Author "Umesha, D."

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cardiovascular risk assessment in type 2 diabetes mellitus: comparison of the World Health Organization/international society of Hypertension risk prediction charts versus UK Prospective Diabetes study risk engine

Herath, H. M. M.; Weerarathna, T. P.; Umesha, D. (Vascular Health and Risk Management, 2015-11-13)

Introduction: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, and assessment of their cardiac risk is important for preventive strategies. Purpose: The Ministry of ...
Is Non Fasting Glucose Challenge test Sensitive Enough to Diagnose Gestational Diabetes Mellitus?

Herath, H. M. M.; Weerarathna, T. P.; Umesha, D. (imedpub, 2015-05-10)

Background: There is a no consensus over the most sensitive and practical approach to diagnose Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). The standard 75 grams glucose tolerance test (GTT) is widely practiced to diagnose GDM. ...

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