[Seasonal fluctuations in the electrolyte content in diabetes mellitus].

Abstract

Results of examination of 257 patients suffering from diabetes mellitus demonstrated a reduction of sodium, potassium and magnesium content in their plasma. Erythrocytes also displayed a reduction of potassium and magnesium, and some increase of sodium content. Reduction of electrolyte level in the plasma and erythrocytes was more pronounced in winter; the erythrocyte sodium content was less in summer than in winter. The 24-hour sodium potassium and magnesium excretion is increased, during winter in particular. The efficacy of treatment of diabetic patients with panangin and potassium chloride for the purpose of elimination of magnesium and potassium deficiency was demonstrated. A conclusion was drawn on the expediency of using these drugs in the complex treatment of diabetic patients, particularly in winter.

• Authors: A M Kaĭlakov
• Journal: Problemy endokrinologii (Probl Endokrinol (Mosk)) 1979 Mar-Apr Vol. 25 Issue 2 Pg. 7-11 ISSN: 0375-9660 [Print] Russia (Federation)
• Vernacular Title: Sezonnye kolebaniia soderzhaniia nekotorykh élektrolitov u bol'nykh sakharnym diabetom.
• PMID: 154664 (Publication Type: Comparative Study, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Sodium
• Magnesium
• Potassium

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Diabetes Mellitus (metabolism)
• Female
• Humans
• Humidity
• Magnesium (metabolism)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Potassium (metabolism)
• Seasons
• Sodium (metabolism)
• Temperature
• Uzbekistan