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Yang Li
Endocrinology
About me
Yang Li is the associate chief physician of the Department of Endocrinology at Hunan Provincial People's Hospital. She holds a Ph.D. and serves as the research secretary of the Department of Endocrinology. She graduated with a Ph.D. in Endocrinology from Xiangya Second Hospital in 2012. She has presided over one project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation, two projects funded by the Provincial Natural Science Foundation, and one project funded by the Health Department's cadre health special subject. She has published multiple SCI papers and domestic journal articles.
Proficient in diseases
Specializing in bone metabolism, obesity, and diabetes complications.
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Care for diabetic foot
The first fundamental step is monitoring blood glucose; good control of blood glucose levels is essential for the effective management of diabetic foot problems. Secondly, attention must be paid to the protection of the wound. It's crucial to keep the wound clean, perform regular cleaning and disinfection, and when necessary, debride necrotic tissue thoroughly. For instance, if there is a sinus tract or deep ulceration, it is essential to open the wound and ensure drainage, removing all necrotic tissue inside. Thirdly, footwear choice is critical for patients with diabetic foot; it is important to wear shoes that are loose fitting, moderately soft yet firm, and capable of evenly distributing pressure across the footbed. There are shoes specially designed for those with diabetic foot, and these can be custom-made. Other considerations include maintaining good blood pressure control and ensuring adequate nutrition to support wound healing, including sufficient protein intake, which plays a vital role in promoting wound repair.
Is a grade two thyroid cyst serious?
Thyroid cysts at Grade 2A are generally not very serious. If we consider supporting points for severity in the thyroid, finding one example is considered as first-level evidence, while finding one plus another one counts as second-level evidence. Generally speaking, once it reaches Grade 4A and above, attention needs to be paid as it suggests a malignancy, indicating a higher possibility of malignancy. If it’s below 4A, at Grade 3 and below, it typically suggests a greater likelihood of benign lesions. In such cases, it is recommended to follow up dynamically and definitely conduct an ultrasonic contrast examination.