...Diabetes Research Institute Foundation. He also is serving as the spokesman for an international DRI initiative that is exploring the potential benefits of physical exercise on autoimmune disease conditions. The ability to restore natural insulin production and normalize blood sugar levels without imposing other risks. Gary Hall has consistently delivered awareness and funding in the fight against Type-1 Diabetes, a disease the world’s fastest man in the water suffers from himself. A portion of the price of Barbasol cans with Gary’s likeness will be donated to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. JDRF is a major charitable 501 organization dedicated to funding type 1 diabetes research. JDRF’s stated goal is to remove the impact of T1D from people’s lives until organization achieve a world. JDRF’s advocacy efforts help support a variety of issues that are critical to JDRF achieving its research objectives. Organization focus includes increased government funding for T1D research and a regulatory environment that allows people with T1D to...
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...Paper Tammy Powell HSM/270 April 28, 2015 Courtney Hunt The stakeholders American Diabetes Association (ADA) and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) has guidelines the program must follow to receive assistance. The Madison Children’s Hospital is seeking funding from the JDRF and ADA. The program will make changes by narrowing the target population to children with the chronic illness diabetes will help the program with opportunities for education advancements, and funding in the future to keep the programs services the community is in need; it will also help the program reach goals to help children with chronic illness. The program will not help all children with chronic illness, but help the children with the chronic illness of diabetes. Helping one kind of illness will give the program resources to achieve the needs of the community. Both stakeholders have evaluations they use on programs to evaluate the success of the program. The stakeholder’s evaluation will reduce the cost of evaluation planning. The program will review the evaluations to know what to expect from the program. Changes to the mission made to keep funding after the grants are no longer available to the program. The foundations helped similar program in the past, and the program has a chance for funding by making changes for the stakeholder. ADA and JDRF are looking to find more education advancement opportunity with research to find a cure, and help children and their families manage the illness to live...
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...Eating Healthy, Nutrition and Exercise Plan Final Project Jayme A. Perales SCI/241 September 15, 2013 Venessa Lee Eating Healthy, Nutrition and Exercise Plan Final Project Over the past nine weeks we have learned what it takes for our bodies to become healthy and maintain that level of healthiness. Our body needs a lot more then exercise to be considered healthy. There are six macro nutrients that we must include in our diet on a daily basis; protein, carbohydrates, lipids, water, vitamins and minerals. These six nutrients will provide energy for our body to perform its daily functions ("What Is A Nutrient?", 2013).. Being physically fit and healthy means that we must incorporate a well-balanced diet that includes all nutrients and daily exercise regimen, if we are missing a piece of the puzzle we will be off balanced causing some sort of negativity in our life. Diet plays a major role in the outcome of living a healthier lifestyle. Whatever we chose to consume on a daily basis will definitely affect our weight and overall health eventually. Depending on the size of individual, sex and amount of physical activity will reflect how many calories a person should intake to function properly. I am a 29 year old man, who is pretty active in the gym and recreational sports so the tracker suggested a 2800 calorie per day diet. I would never come close to the suggested calories per day because I am a bariatric patient. I normally consume around 1,000 to 1,300 calories per...
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...ELMIRA (WENY)-- This past weekend, hockey players laced up their skates to raise awareness for Juvenile Diabetes Awareness. The 12th annual J-D-R-F Hockey Tournament took place on Saturday at the First Arena. This JDRF Tournament has grown immensely since it's beginning. When the tournament first took place, it started with 6 guys. This year, over 100 skaters of all ages participate in the tournament. "For Elmira, for this community, it's amazingly successful. It gets bigger and bigger every year. I just can't believe the amount of support that we're getting," says Hank Kimball, the organizer of the tournament. Kimball enjoys getting everyone together each year. This tournament has a special place in his heart. Hank's...
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...Epidemiology Paper Tamika Swearingen NUR/ 408 December 1, 2014 Kimberly Oatman Epidemiology Paper The number of children diagnosed with diabetes in 2012, according to the CDC (2014), is about 208,000 people younger than 20 years in the United States alone. This includes those having been diagnosed diabetes type 1 or type 2. Diabetes has become more prevalent and there is no cure at this time. With the study of Epidemiology, there is hope for a decline of Diabetes and it dominance amongst the American children. In this paper, it will describe and define epidemiology and how it relates to diabetes. This paper will discuss the method and triangle of epidemiology along with the chosen vulnerable population and disease of diabetes in children. Definition of Epidemiology Epidemiology has been defined as “the study of the occurrence and distribution of health-related states or events in specified populations, including the study of the determinants influencing such states, and the application of this knowledge to control the health problems” (Stanhope and Lancaster, 2012). Epidemiology can be described as a study that looks at certain specifics of the excess risk a disease and the rate or incidence of how it is affected. It focuses on the study of why and how it affects certain populations. Steps and Methods of Epidemiology Diabetic information can be gathered in many ways such as analyzing: routine data, research data ad epidemiological data. In Southern Nevada, health related...
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...Title: Consumer protection [...] The juvenile incidence of type 1 diabetes has increased by 37% during the last decade according to the research of the CEO of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). For instance, nowadays in Australia there are more than 140,000 people with this awful disease. At present it is one of the most frequent chronic illnesses in children, occurring more often than cancer, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy combined." [...] It is necessary to take about 6 insulin injections every day for people with type 1 diabetes all the life long in order to stay alive. Besides, these people must also test their blood glucose levels about four times every day (Gale, 2002, p.588-594). Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, not can it be managed by diet or other lifestyle choices alone. Type 1 diabetes ravages almost every organ in the body. Most of people who have type 1 diabetes for more than 20 years suffer from tragic health problems, such as: kidney failure, blindness, nerves damage, amputations and heart attack. [...] Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disease that can strike anyone. As long as insulin permits a person to be alive, it does not cure diabetes nor can it prevent severe health problems. That is why it is vital to continue to support research to find a cure for diabetes, and to reduce the percentage of children who have this disease. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has given over $800,000 for medical research...
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...MBA programs expose students to the full depth of business function because they are created to apply science to management. The MBA is something that individuals in the more technical industries (math, science, etc.) obtain to expand their opportunities beyond what is available to them. An MBA means these individuals are now candidates for new, managerial positions – going from working “with things” and going into working “with people”. Similar to these individuals, I want to earn my MBA to open future professional opportunities. Personally, an MBA will help me bring value to my family and community. I currently hold a B.S.in Business with an emphasis in Information Technology and work in the Risk Assurance field. While I have a business degree, the work is do is technical in nature – programming, reading code, auditing and developing technical strategies to address risks. While I interact with individuals from the business it’s generally with other developers or programmers to discuss and address technical issues. As I progress my career at my workplace, I can see that the functions of my job will change. I see my superiors doing less of the technical work and more work with the business and our clients. Currently, some of my peer group and coworkers hold masters degrees, but they are all in accounting. While this is valuable, I feel an MBA will go much further. By earning an MBA, I will be able to bridge the gap between my technical knowledge and the managerial side of my...
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...Being a member of APhA, I had an opportunity to take part in many events. One of the event that I really enjoyed was the Bake Sale hosted by APhA. The purpose of the bake sale was to raise funds for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). I had a great experience. I learned that having the capability of interacting is the most important quality, since convincing customers to buy our products was important. I also took part in breast cancer awareness and as I am taking part in such activities, it is helping me to become more confident to improve and grow myself in the field of pharmacy. I want to be a leader in the future of an organization, most importantly I want to become a Director of Pharmacy. To become a leader, I need to build strong leadership qualities. Having the quality to become a great leader is one the most important skills. It also comes with many responsibilities. I want to be the leader who brings positive changes and help make the organization recognizable...
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...Diabetes Treatment in an Emergency Situation EMS2620 November 21, 2013 Diabetes is a metabolic disease that has many contributing factors such as but not limited to diet, activity level, and genetics. There are two types of diabetes, type one and type two. Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune process where the immune system attacks the body’s insulin producing beta cells resulting in the body no longer producing insulin and total insulin deficiency (NIDDK, 2011). As a result of this, patients with type 1 diabetes require daily insulin therapy to live. Type 2 diabetes is caused by the body resisting insulin and partial insulin deficiency. Patients suffering from type 2 diabetes sometimes require insulin therapy to regulate blood sugar levels. Both types of diabetes have one very dangerous side effect in common: hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia is caused by blood sugar levels dropping to low levels which can result in excessive hunger, shakiness, sweating, dizziness, weakness, confusion and sleepiness (NIDDK, 2011). Possible outcomes of untreated hypoglycemia are neurological damage, coma, and death (Ehrlich, 2012). First off it is important to make sure the patient’s airway is patent. It is also important to check the patient’s level of responsiveness. This can be done by asking simple questions such as their demographic information, day of the week, etc. To determine if a patient is suffering from a hypoglycemic episode medical personnel would also need to administer...
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...Stem Cell Research Michael Koehler BCOM/275 April 27, 2015 Mrs. Johnson Stem Cell Research There are an estimated three million adults and children fighting Type 1 Diabetes in the United States alone, with that number growing by more than 15,000 cases per year. Over the course of the past fifteen years, scientists have discovered that using human embryonic stem cells can soon cure not only Type 1 diabetes but other such illnesses like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Lou Gehrig’s disease and many others. Although nearly 65% of Americans are in support of Embryonic Stem Cell Research, there are still a large group who is against the study and use of human embryos ("Type 1 Diabetes Facts", 2015). Faith As an appeal to their faith, most of the people who fight the use of embryonic stem cells, view the embryo as human, even though it is retrieved early, during the stage of development when an embryo is still a zygote. The Catholic faith believes that life is sacred from the moment of conception, saying that the use of embryos is “immoral, illegal and unnecessary” (US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health, 2009). Say a woman is facing the choice to abort her baby because it will be born with birth defects or illness or because it is a baby being born from rape, religious belief is much more lenient on the choice she makes. What if a woman already has...
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...eview Diabetes in the classroom: The unseen disability Efficiently managing the blood glucose levels of the diabetic child in the elementary classroom is essential in maintaining the overall health of the whole child. Today, there are many documented academic, behavioral, and health related consequences related to poor care of the diabetic child. In today’s education systems, it is imperative that teachers become aware of the nature of the disease and the elements of care in order to effectively manage the Blood Glucose Levels (BGL) of the child. Maintaining desired BGL (between 70- 140) is key in ensuring the long and short-term health of the diabetic child. Diabetes is a disease that affects 1 in every 400 children in the United States (www.diabetes123.com, 2007). Young children with diabetes require special care and monitoring when attending school. Unfortunately, teachers may be unaware of the disease or how to care for a child with the disease. Furthermore, young children may not have the ability to communicate their needs effectively. Efficient management of the blood glucose levels (BGL) is linked to positive health overall. This fact makes it imperative that teachers learn to manage the care of the diabetic student in their classroom and be aware of, and capable of addressing, the needs these young children require. Diabetes is a disease that affects the functioning of the pancreas. With diabetes the pancreas creates little or no insulin which is a hormone the...
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...Healthy Eating and Diabetes The foods that we eat can make all the difference in whether we are healthy, or whether we become sick, because, many illnesses can be caused, or be made worse by, the dietary choices that we make. The various types of diabetes--including type 2, the most prevalent--are no exception. Diabetes is an increasingly common, life-threatening illness that currently afflicts more than eight percent of all Americans. It is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States1. In no other illness does eating a healthy diet play a more important role than in diabetes. With appropriate dietary and lifestyle changes, and medications, diabetes can be controlled--and in the case of type 2, even reversed 2- and a diabetic can live a long, productive life. What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus, more commonly called simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases. People afflicted with this disease have high blood sugar, either because their body does not produce enough insulin, or because the body's cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas, and it is central to regulating carbohydrate and fat metabolism in the body. The high blood sugar produces the classical symptoms associated with diabetes: frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. Different Types of Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes: Also called insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes, type 1 can strike people of any age, mostly...
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...Robert Chin HUN1201 Principles of Nutrition 04/20/2014 Diabetes Awareness: Signs, Symptoms and, Prevention and Nutrition As a very young child, I grew up watching my mom struggle with her diet every day. She suffered from diabetes and was forced to keep a constant watch over every single morsel of food she put in her mouth. Over the years began to understand much more about the complexities of my mother’s disease and how vital it was for her to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. As the disease progressed, my mother was forced to introduce now and more invasive methods to manage her disorder, including insulin shots twice daily. Despite all of her efforts to keep her disease in control, my mother lost her battle at the horrifyingly young age of 47.Watching her fight so bravely against sometimes that she eventually would have no control over was a tremendous inspiration to me. My mother’s journey is the reason that I have decided to come up with a healthy balanced diet for an individual who is diagnosed with diabetes. My hope is that I can educate diabetes about their disease and maybe give them more precious time with their loved ones that I had with mine. Diabetes mellitus, more commonly called simply diabetes, is a group of metabolic diseases. People afflicted with this disease have high blood sugar, either because their body does not produce enough insulin, or because the body's cells do not respond to the insulin that is...
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...------------------------------------------------- Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide * Functional Health Pattern (FHP) Template Directions: This FHP template is to be used for organizing community assessment data in preparation for completion of your collaborative learning community (CLC) assignment. Address every bulleted statement in each section with data or rationale for deferral. You may also add additional bullet points if applicable to your community. Value/Belief Pattern Predominant ethnic and cultural groups along with beliefs related to health. * Caucasian 69.9% * Hispanic 17% * Black 5.8% Predominant spiritual beliefs in the community that may influence health. * Christian (several mega churches in the community) * Catholic * New Age, Wiccan ( Predominantly in the Old Colorado City and Manitou areas) Availability of spiritual resources within or near the community (churches/chapels, synagogues, chaplains, Bible studies, sacraments, self-help groups, support groups, etc.). * New Life Church (Mega Church) * Focus on the Family ( church and Christian Publishing company) * St. Mary’s (Parish and school) * Corpus Christi (Catholic church and school) * Colorado Christian School and Church * Temple Shalom (Jewish Synagogue and Community Center) * MADD * Al-Anon * AA * Penrose- St. Francis Health System offers health clinics, support group for cancer pt’s and family, breastfeeding...
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...Real Essays From Stanford Medical Students Comments Regarding Plagiarism The essays contained within this document were written by current Stanford medical students and have been carefully read and reviewed by file reviewers, interviewers, and admissions staff and officers at Stanford Medical School as well as dozens of other medical schools across the country. We must emphasize that you need to be honest in writing your personal statements. If you borrow material or use quotes from other sources, make sure to credit them appropriately. Not giving credit where it is due is not only disastrous to your essay, but it is also illegal. Admissions officers read hundreds, and even thousands of personal statements each year, and have developed a fine tune sense for detecting plagiarism as well as remembering the essays they’ve read. You owe it to yourself to be hones, open, and sincere in writing your personal essay as it is a reflection of yourself and what is important in your life and your decision to pursue a career in medicine. Stanford Essays The following essays were written by real Stanford medical students in preparing their applications. We suggest that you read through all of the essays to get a diverse view of the types of themes and styles which have been successfully used for personal statements. Each personal statement is exactly that, personal. No one format or style will work for everyone. However, there are structures and themes which are common throughout...
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