Metabolism and Digestive Disorders Exam
Drive safely and avoid accidents
20 topics
Hemorrhoids, anal fissure, and their impact on driving
Learn more about Hemorrhoids, anal fissure, and their impact on driving. For more details about road safety tips visit our site Fundación MAPFRE.
Diabetes mellitus and driving
As with other systemic diseases, all the body is affected in diabetes mellitus and, therefore, its disorders can cause any sign or symptom.
Diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy, and their impact in driving
The risks of a late clinical complication are variable in the different diabetic patients, they appear with the progression of the disease over time.
Diabetes mellitus treatment and its care in driving
It should be attempted that the treatment prescribed minimizes the risk of hypoglycemia and can maintain blood glucose within normal limits.
Hypoglycemia, treatment, and its recommendations for driving
Given the possibility of a significant glucose reduction in the CNS, the activity of the upper brain centers decreases to reduce cerebral energy needs.
Diabetic neuropathy and care of diabetic foot in the driver
The most common form of diabetic neuropathy is distal and symmetrical polyneuropathy. For more information about road safety tips visit Fundación MAPFRE.
Obesity and cardiovascular complications limiting driving
Obesity accounts for 78% of the cases of hypertension in men and of 65% in women. For more information about road safety tips visit Fundación MAPFRE.
Pulmonary and renal complications of the obese driver, that have an impact on driving
Weight loss is mandatory in obese drivers, in order to reduce the rate of accidents and their consequences. More road safety tips at Fundación MAPFRE.