...Diabetic Diet: A Healthy Diet Conditions related to obesity and unhealthy eating like heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer are some of the causes of death that can be prevented ("Overweight and Obesity", 2014). According to Centers for Disease Control and prevention “More than one-third of U.S. adults (34.9%) are obese”. How can a healthy eating plan help? A Healthy eating plan can help stop the rise in people becoming overweight or obese by following a diabetic diet even if the individual is not diabetic. Knowing what the diet consists of and following it can help promote a healthier weight. Improving a diet can help a person ward off certain types of diseases and knowing why it is hard to stick to a specific diet can help a person’s chances at succeeding. Although obesity and its related diseases are on a rise, healthy eating plans like a diabetic diet can contribute to a healthier lifestyle. What is a diabetic diet and why is it recommended even if people do not have diabetes? A diabetic diet is about eating food that is naturally nutrient packed and low in fats and calories ("Diabetes Diet: Create Your Healthy-Eating Plan", 2013). This diet consists of healthy carbohydrates, High fiber foods, low sugar, moderate protein, and “good” fats. Healthy carbohydrates consist of eating fruit, vegetables, whole grain, and legumes (which are also high in fiber). Eating sugar and “bad” carbohydrates like white bread and pasta raise sugar levels in a...
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...feeling of the unwillingness to change something that’s working. Some might even argue that an herbivorous diet is no where near as healthy as an omnivorous diet. Well, the truth is, a vegetarian diet can indeed actually prove to be healthy. Once it is carefully and properly planned out, of course. In fact the design of a human’s intestinal tract, being long and all places homo-sapiens more in the category of herbivorous than carnivorous. As longer intestines allow herbivores more time to break down and assimilate tough-to-break-down plant fiber (Walker, 2006). A diet absent of meat can prove to be more advantageous than the contrary; as it consists of lower levels of total fat, saturated fat and cholesterol which allows for a lower risk of obesity, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure; and diabetes. Such a diet can also be more cost effective in certain countries and provide an idea of being morally right. One of the major issues regarding health today, especially in America is the vast amount of people that fall into the obese category. In fact, more than one third of U.S. adults—more than 72 million—people and 17% of U.S. children are obese (The...
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...Obesity and type 2 diabetes are associated with insulin resistance, that is, the body gradually develops resistance to the action of insulin and must produce an increasingly large quantity in order to maintain a constant level of sugar in the blood. Insulin is an essential hormone in the body because it allows glucose to enter the tissues where it is needed for them to function properly. Insulin resistance constitutes the difficulty of this hormone to bring the glucose present in the blood to the tissues. In order to compensate for this inability of insulin to do its work, the pancreas will secrete a larger amount of insulin. This phenomenon of compensation is known as...
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...caused by diabetes then it puts it in to perspective. Diabetes causes many health problems besides these as well. The complications associated with diabetes are numerous but include neuropathy, blindness, amputation, impotency, depression and cognitive decline just to name a few. Some of these complications are inevitable but they can be avoided or at least prevented for an amount of time with proper diet and exercise or following a medication regimen. For some however the disease hits too hard too fast or because of physical restraints exercise is not a viable option. For these patients a surgical option such as weight loss surgery may be their only recourse. There are 4 major types of weight loss surgery that can be used to treat morbid obesity and in turn diabetes. There are the Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass, the Gastric sleeve, Gastric banding, and the Duodenal switch. The most popular for mild weight loss is the gastric band in which an adjustable band is place around the stomach limiting the size and thereby limiting the amount of food intake. This is less invasive and reversible but also less effective overall for rapid weight loss. He gastric sleeve is the process of removing a large portion of the stomach causing less overall intake. The duodenal switch is very complex procedure ofreducing the size of the stomach and re-routing the path of food through the intestines to reduce the amount of time the body has to absorb calories. Gastric bypass is a process by which the esophagus...
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...Living with these disabilities can certainly decrease the quality of life one may have. Knowing ways to control heart disease will empower the choices to change the lifestyle. Some changes give the ability to modify the risks while other changes are impossible. For example, if heart disease attributes to family history and environmental factors, there is likely chance the generations to come will encounter the disease. Controllable changes include any current behaviors such as smoking, drinking, diet and exercise. Major risk factors for heart disease are diabetes, cigarette smoking, elevated cholesterol, hypertension, and obesity. Diabetes is known to create fatty deposits over time inside the wall of the blood vessels. These deposits may affect blood flow creating an increase chance of clotting or the hardening of the blood vessels. A diabetic with type 2 diabetes is twice as...
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...Today’s session is on obesity issues. I will explain the causes, mechanisms, and treatments involved with obesity. After my explanation I will open the floor to questions and I will try to answer them to the best of my knowledge. Obesity rates are up in most of the world. In Ohio in 2010 the obesity rate was 29.2%. It jumped to 30.1% in 2012. That is .9% increase in two years. According to the Center for Disease Control, more than 1/3 or 34.9% of adults are obese. Obesity occurs more often in non-Hispanic blacks with an obesity rate of 47.8%. Genetics do play a role in obesity. There are at least 100 human chromosome loci that are linked to obesity. Although genetics is part of the reason for obesity, it is certainly not the entire reason. Exercise and diet are crucial in the fight against obesity. There are three ways to burn excess energy. The first is basal metabolic rate, the next is diet-induced thermogenesis, and the last is NEAT (non-exercise activity thermo-genesis). NEAT is “generated by activities such as fidgeting and the maintenance of posture and muscle-tone”. Pinel (2011) Additionally, another factor that adds to the obesity epidemic is that manufacturers substitute flavors such as salt, sugar, and fats, for nutrients. The company would rather make money off of pleasing the taste buds instead of keeping the product at its healthiest, optimal level. Junk food does not have to be completely cut out but it does need to be eaten in moderation. Obesity is a contributing...
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...Treating Diabetes Mellitus Type II Treating Diabetes Mellitus Type II Type II diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronically elevated blood glucose levels. It characteristically results from a surplus caloric intake, as compared to energy consumption, combined with inadequate insulin secretion, due to dysfunction of the insulin-secreting pancreatic beta cells (Pfeiffer & Klein, 2014). Type II diabetes has reached pandemic levels, despite efforts to slow its progression. In a society where healthcare is ever-changing, primary care physicians, along with advanced practitioners are now treating this disease more readily, as compared to specialist and endocrinologist in the past. As with many disease processes, there are several options when choosing a treatment plan for type II diabetes. Combining knowledge and evidence-based research, the practitioner will be able to establish an individualized treatment plan for treating type II diabetes mellitus. Pathophysiology Type II diabetes is a very complex, non-communicable disease that effects more than 370 million people throughout the world. The symptoms of this disease can vary from patient to patient. Without intense and concentrated efforts to address the pathogenesis and treatment of this syndrome, the destructive macrovascular and microvascular outcomes of type II diabetes will remain a major problem for years to come (Kahn, Cooper, & Del Prato, 2014). In T2D plasma insulin levels may be low,...
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...I was aware that obesity can cause Type 2 diabetes in some individuals. My husband and my sister are both diabetic, so I know first-hand about this disease and the effects it can have on your body, organs and mental health. It can cause all kinds of health problems attributed to diabetes such as: heart problems, skin ulcers, artery blockage and depression. I was surprised to find that obesity can put you at risk for cancer. It is a wide spectrum of various types of cancer, not just one or two types of cancer obesity puts you at risk for. I see why some individuals that really care about their body are more health conscious when it comes to what they put in their bodies. These individuals exercise regularly, watch what they eat, etc. Gaining too much weight can have serious health consequences on your body, both physically and mentally and I never realized how much untilI was aware that obesity can cause Type 2 diabetes in some individuals. My husband and my sister are both diabetic, so I know first-hand about this disease and the effects it can have on your body, organs and mental health. It can cause all kinds of health problems attributed to diabetes such as: heart problems, skin ulcers, artery blockage and depression. I was surprised to find that obesity can put you at risk for cancer. It is a wide spectrum of various types of cancer, not just one or two types of cancer obesity puts you at risk for. I see why some individuals that really care about their body are more health...
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...education of proper nutrition by the families and patients was the major contributory factor to developing obesity that could lead to type 2 diabetes. An interview conducted with Cheryl Brandt, RD, CD, CDE and Kate Reidenbach, RD, CD who work as dieticians and diabetes educators at Elkhart General Hospital, most families knew that fruits and vegetables were the healthiest options, but did not know that prepackaged meals, even though they contained these ingredients, contain so many preservatives that they may cause more detrimental effects to the body and can contribute to the obesity and hypertension (personal communication, October 23, 2014). Families are also lacking education on the benefits of activity in their child's life (Streisand, Mackey & Herge, 2010). With the increase of technology, especially "screen time," we see a decrease of activity in our youth. Which can be described as another community diagnosis of sedentary lifestyle, and contribute to a diagnosis of imbalanced nutrition. An intervention that would be beneficial would include educational classes with emphasis from a diabetes educator, dietician and pediatric physical fitness expert to include the pathophysiology of the disease process, medical management, kinesiology, nutrition, and family support and encouragement....
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...Health and Psychology HCA 250 Angela C. Final Assignment Week 9 Instructor: E. G. Psychology’s Relation To Diabetes Diabetic Overview Viewed as a metabolic disorder, the cells in the body do not respond appropriately to the insulin present in the body of a person with type 2 diabetes. This is due to the dysfunction of the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas that can result in insulin resistance or insulin deficiency. Risk factors that can contribute to the development of type two diabetes include obesity, aging, a less active lifestyle, and unhealthy dietary habits that include food high in saturated and trans fats and certain pre-existing medical conditions. Other medical risk factors that may exacerbate or give rise to type-two diabetes include hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic pancreatitis, glucocorticoid drugs, and Cushing’s syndrome. Monitoring blood glucose levels with a glucose meter can help in both prevention and treatment. Dietary modification which includes a high fiber intake, increased exercise levels, maintaining a normal body weight and being a non-smoker and moderate alcohol drinker can play a significant role in prevention and treatment. Treatment can also be provided through the administration of different insulin formulations either orally or through subcutaneous injection. Type 1 diabetes is similar yet very distinct in its cause. The beta cells in the pancreas are attacked in what is believed to be an...
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...Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States (Murea, Ma, & Freedman, 2012). The prevalence has been rising every decade. In fact, it is predicted that type 2 diabetes will reach to 552 million people by 2030 (Murea, Ma, & Freedman, 2012). Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90% of all diabetic cases. People with diabetes have a 25-75% high risk of death associated with cancer, infection, liver disease, lung disease, and falls (Murea, Ma, & Freedman, 2012). Type 2 diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar, impairment in insulin secretion, and insulin resistance (McCulloch & Roberston, 2017). According to McCulloch and Robertson (2017), our ability to prevent this type of diabetes in the...
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...a documentary film by Steven Greenstreet, tackles the topic of obesity, a problem of truly epic proportions where misinformation is a major driver. According to former Surgeon General, Richard Carmona, quoted in the film: "Obesity is a terror [threat] within; it's destroying our society from within and unless we do something about it, the magnitude of the dilemma will dwarf 9/11 or any other terrorist event that you can point out." Presently, a full two-thirds of Americans are overweight or obese. Childhood obesity has also skyrocketed, tripling over the past 30 years. One in three children between the ages of 10 and 17 is now overweight or obese, and 27 percent of young adults, 17 to 24, are too heavy to join the military. As a...
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...affecting people with diabetes: • eyes • kidneys • heart and brain People with diabetes should visit an eye doctor regularly, every year for an eye exam. Eye problems that can occur with diabetes include : cataracts ( a clouding of the lens ), glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes ), retinopathy ( eye changes with the retina in the back of the eye ). Symtoms of eye problems are : blurred vision, spots or lines in your vision, watery eyes, eye discomfort, and loss of vision. Diabetics should check for urine problems at least once a year. Proteins in the urine are a sign of kidney disease. Also, blood pressure should be checked regularly. Symtoms of kidney problems can include, swelling of the hands, feet, and face. Weight gain from edema, itching and drowsiness. If they will get promt treatment, there is a chance to slow down the changes in the kidneys. All people with diabetes have increased chance of heart disease and even stroke. Heart disease is the major cause of death for diabetics. It's important to control other risks such as high blood pressure and high fats ( cholesterol ), as well as blood sugar. Symtoms of heart attack are, shortness of breath, feeling faint, feeling dizzy,sweating, nausea, chest pain or pressure, pain in the shoulders, jaw and left arm. Warning signs of stroke are, sudden numbness or weakness in the face,arm, or leg, usually on the one side of the body, sudden nausea, fever, vomiting, difficulty speaking or understanding words or simple...
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...Caring For Populations: Assessment and Diagnosis Jacqueline West Chamberlain College of Nursing NR443 Community Health Nursing Winter 2013 Caring for Populations: Assessment and Diagnosis According to the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), more than one-third of adult Americans were classified as obese in 2010 (Ogden et al, 2012). Obesity on a national level tends to effect men and women equally. The NCHS also states that 17% of children and adolescents were obese in 2010. Being that obesity is a risk factor for many diseases, mainly cardiovascular disease and diabetes, the purpose of this paper is to assess obesity in a selected community. Understanding the correlation between obesity, communities’ resources and risk factors, and other chronic diseases could lead to community education and more importantly disease prevention. For the purpose of this paper the community selected is Rock Hill, South Carolina. This is a small city located south of Charlotte North Carolina. Rock Hill is convenient to many school, hospitals, churches, and parks. According to the city of Rock Hill’s official webpage (www.cityofrockhill.com) the city has thirty-one parks, four recreation centers, sixteen gyms/healthclubs, and approximately 400-acres of open natural space for exploration. According to the Census Bureau’s webpage, in 2010 Rock Hill’s population was 66,154 people and the median household income was $38,331. Whites accounted for 52.3% of the population...
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