TO ASSESS THE ROLE OF RANDOM BLOOD SUGAR IN MONITORING OF PATIENTS DEVELOPING MUCORMYCOSIS

Introduction:Rhinoorbital Cerebral mucormycosis caused by fungi of family mucoracea is seen in covid era.Patients at risk for fatal illness is sharply rising because of increased incidence of diabetes. To identify its association and further stop the onset or progression of mucormycosis, we evaluated Random Blood Sugar (RBS) levels in patients who had developed the disease in this study. Materials and Methods:A total of 63 patients who developed Mucormycosis between April 2021 to October 2021 and enrolled in the department of ENT, SAMC and PGI Indore. We evaluated role of Blood sugars in patients developing Mucormycosis and identified the improvement in recovery of Mucormycosis patients after sugar monitoring and early management. Result: Total 63 patients were reviewed against the guidelines for sugar levels set by American Diabetes Association. There was mortality in 10 out of 63 patients (15.87%).All of these patients were from the group of DM with Uncontrolled sugars. There was uneventful transfer from our side to medical side for medical management in 53 out of 63 patients. Conclusion:The study highlights correcting the practice of monitoring blood sugar and its management. Early diagnosis, Early monitoring and Early Management is the key to better prognosis.