...Diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body cannot use insulin properly. Another reason that diabetes may occur is because the body doesn’t make enough of the hormone insulin. 23.6 million People in the United States have diabetes. When diagnosed with diabetes, people can live a normal life if they manage it correctly (Family Doctor). Diabetes is a complex disease which is categorized into a few different types and requires a variety of treatments. There are two types of diabetes as well as Pre-diabetes. Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels are high, but not so high that the doctor can say that its diabetes. Pre-diabetes is becoming more common in the United States. This type of diabetes greatly increases the risk of getting type...
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...Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Thesis: Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are two diseases that can be compared and contrasted according to the type. Diabetes Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces insulin. Diabetes can be classified according to two types; * Type 1 * Type 2 Compare and contrast Type 1 and Type 2 * Similarities * Differences Preventative Measures * Prevention * Causes * Treatment Type 1 and 2 diabetes are two diseases that can be compared and contrasted according to the type. A. Type 1 The pancreas no longer makes insulin or an extremely amount of insulin. B. Type 2 The body neither uses its insulin effectively, nor does it produce enough insulin. Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are two diseases that can be compared and contrasted according to their similarities and differences. A. Similarities Both are genetic diseases Both have similar complications Treatment B. Differences Symptoms Complications Risks Preventive Management A. Type 1 Balanced Healthy Diet Exercise Medication B. Type 2 Insulin management Balanced Healthy Diet Exercise Conclusion A. Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases characterized by a high level of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin secretion and insulin action. B. Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes can be compared and contrasted in; Type of diabetes,...
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...Diabetes mellitus is a lifelong condition; it is a group of a chronic condition with a high level of the sugar glucose. Type 2 diabetes is one of the most common diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is caused when enough pancreases are not producing the insulin to keep the blood glucose level normal or when the insulin resistance produces the body is not able to use. About 90% of the adults have diabetes and 85% of children have diabetes. Normally the middle age or older people have diabetes, however now there are children with diabetes from the young age. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes may include an unexplained weight loss or a weight gain. Around the skin of the penis or the vagina, there may be itchiness. The sores or the cut may heal slowly. Around the neck, armpit and groin there may be a change of colour to the dark skin....
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...Based on my interview with two different healthcare professionals, in two different cities, working in two different healthcare fields, I discovered Diabetes Mellitus to be the most common healthcare condition. I was very fortunate to speak with a Nurse Practioner by the name of Rashida Jordan who works at Family Healthcare Clinic in Flowood, Mississippi. I was also able to speak with a Dialysis Nurse by the name of Sherrie Black who is employed through Emory Dialysis in Atlanta, Georgia. Furthermore, both healthcare professionals indicated diabetes mellitus to be a problem because of the low income area which is associated to bad eating habits and lack of exercise. Rashida Jordan [NP] indicated that fifty percent of her patients have been diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. On the other hand, Sherrie Black [RN] indicated that diabetes mellitus is the cause of why most of her patients need dialysis because of kidney failure. Diabetes Mellitus is a condition where the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or cells no longer respond to the insulin that is being produced. Insulin is needed to convert the foods we...
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...This purpose of this paper is to explain what causes diabetes and the associated effects this condition has on the organs and systems within the body. Diabetes mellitus has been known to have an effect on nearly every part of the body and has been linked to conditions like hypertension, and diabetic neuropathy. Recently there has been a significant increase in the number of cases of Diabetes mellitus within the United States alone the number of cases has dramatically increased over the last decade. This increase does not only affect the U.S. but a majority of the world. The increase has been seen in both type one and type two. Many of the areas have correlating health issues associated with Diabetes mellitus. It is most prevalent in the North...
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...Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose is being produced at a higher rate than your blood count. This disease has many complications and risk factors making it the 7th leading cause of death in the United States alone. Furthermore, Diabetes affects 29.1 million people in the U.S and is commonly known for its two forms type 1 and type 2 Diabetes. In type 1 Diabetes, the body does not produce insulin and in type 2 Diabetes the body does not use insulin correctly, eventually, it no longer produces enough insulin to keep your glucose levels stable. While Diabetes is a very fatal disease, it is possible to live with for a long time. Properly monitoring your health and exercising will prevent many of its complications and grant...
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...In this article I will be talking about diabetes. I have chosen diabetes because my grandmother has it and I would like to know what it is and what diabetes does. I have always wondered why diabetics have to take insulin. I will be talking about the disease and its symptoms, possible treatments if possible, and healthful behaviors that can help prevent a person from getting the disease if possible. There are two type of diabetes, type one diabetes and type two diabetes. Type one diabetes is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Type two diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar. The symptoms of diabetes are frequent urination, thirst, weight gain, blurred...
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...Diabetes Causes, Symptoms, Risk Factors and Treatments Diabetes is a disease in which the patient suffers from high level of sugar in the blood. It is a chronic disease which can be a lifelong disease. Diabetes is of two types viz. Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes. People from any age can get affected with type 1 diabetes. It is more diagnosed in children, teenagers and young adults. Cause of type 1 diabetes is not known yet. In type 1 diabetes, body makes no or little insulin. In this medical condition, daily injections of insulin are required by the patients. It occurs for a shorter period of time. In contrast to type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes mostly occurs in adulthood. In this condition, patients are not aware that they are affected...
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...symptoms of diabetes and what is diabetes are the two most frequently asked questions especially by the people who are at an increased risk of suffering from diabetes. Most of us already know that consumed food is converted to the glucose. In the body, this glucose is utilized for the production of energy. The pancreas is a vital body organ. It lies near the stomach. It produces a hormone that is termed insulin for helping the glucose get into the cells of the body. When a person is suffering from diabetes, either the body does not make insulin or is unable to utilize the provided insulin. The result is the piling up of sugar in the bloodstream. Diabetes results in serious health related complications. These complications...
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...Diabetes Mellitus Michelle McCormick SCI/163 June 24, 2013 Charles Ware Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus is a disease affecting millions of people each year, according to the American Diabetes Association in 2011 8.3% or 25.8 million Americans suffer with diabetes. Diabetes is a disease where the body does not produce insulin, does not produce enough insulin, or does not react properly to insulin. Insulin is a hormone the pancreas releases to allow blood glucose to enter cells to produce energy and growth. Without the proper amounts of insulin, the glucose gets trapped in the bloodstream causing dangerously high blood sugar levels. This can cause many problems with one’s health, such as comas, heart attacks, seizures, and strokes. The term “diabetes,” originating in Greece in second century A.D. by Aretus the Cappadocian, meaning “siphon” describes a patient who passes to much water or in other words, urinates too frequently. He named this condition diabainein later translated into the English term diabetes. In 1675 the word “mellitus” was added by Thomas Willis to increase to quality of the meaning. Mel in Latin means honey, which describes the sweet aroma of a diabetic’s urine. Ancient China coined this “The Sweet Urine Disease.” There are three types of diabetes even though most people will say there are only two. The first is the least common affecting only 5% to 10% of people diagnosed with diabetes. This is called type one diabetes, but you may also hear people refer...
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...“What is Diabetes Mellitus?” Definition: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease in which the pancreas is no longer able to produce enough insulin (Type 1) or cells stop responding to the insulin that is being produced (Type 2), so that glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body. Symptoms often include frequent urination, lethargy, excessive thirst, and hunger. The treatment for this disease includes changes in diet, oral medications, and in some cases, daily injections of insulin. Historical Background Diabetes mellitus was first described in ancient Egypt. It was first named by Aretaeus in the 1st century A.D. In the 2nd century, Galenus blamed the cause of diabetes on, kidney weakness. There were several theories...
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...Ready, Set, Breathe, As You Live With Asthma; Plus Why Be in Shock When You Have Diabetes, Get the Facts Tammy Givens COM/155 3-31-2013 Damian Kodgis Ready, Set, Breathe, As You Live With Asthma; Plus Why Be in Shock When You Have Diabetes, Get the Facts Asthma and diabetes are two chronic diseases that have something in common with each other. The one thing in common they have, is of that when a person has one or the other, both of the chronic diseases need medicine to help them stay alive and keep healthy. If the situation does not get taken care of right away, or is not taken care of properly, the person could die from it. Also when you are diagnosed with either disease, you can have them for the rest of your life. However, these two diseases can be contrasted with each other, since diabetes is found in the blood and Asthma is found in the lungs. You must include exercise in your daily routine not only if you have asthma, but also when you have diabetes. When you have asthma you can exercise, just not as vigorously as those without the disease. When having asthma and diabetes, it can be a lifelong process, but with the proper care, people may still live healthy and have active lives. Taking medicine for both of the diseases can prolong your life if taken the way they were prescribed. Asthma and diabetes can be particularly deadly if you do not take care of yourself after you have been diagnosed with them. When I have an asthma attack, it feels like my lungs...
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...EVIDENCED BASED PRACTICE RESEARCH- TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS IN CHILDREN EBP RESEARCH- TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS IN CHILDREN EVIDENCED BASED PRACTICE RESEARCH- TYPE 1 DIABETES IN CHILDREN According to Health Encyclopedia, “The most common type of diabetes in children is type 1 diabetes… [It] is one of the most common chronic diseases in children… [It] accounts for 5 percent of all diagnosed cases of diabetes in the U.S” (Pat, 2015). Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is also known as juvenile, brittle, sugar and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The focus of this paper will be on understanding how T1DM is diagnosed and identifying a research or evidence-based article that focuses comprehensively on a specific intervention or new diagnostic tool for the treatment of diabetes in children. Forms of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus There are two forms of this disease. They are idiopathic type 1 and immune-mediated diabetes. Idiopathic type 1 diabetes is diabetes with no identifiable cause; i.e. unknown cause while Immune- mediated diabetes; the most common form of type 1 diabetes results from the body’s immune system attacking and destroying pancreatic cells thereby prohibiting its cells from producing little to no insulin. Research suggest that environment, virus, family history or genetic may play a role in increasing the risk and likelihood of having T1DM and or the body attacking its own cells (autoimmunity). Further...
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...is a risk of diabetes and cancer. As for what types of cancer the only one I am positive about is colon cancer. I do not know very much about my father or his family. My grandfather and my aunt both have diabetes this is on my mother’s side so I feel this makes me at risk for diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affected as many as 23.6 million adults and children in the United States as of 2007. Diabetes conditions develop when the body becomes unable to metabolize available glucose, or sugar materials. Because glucose acts as the primary fuel for cells, this inability can cause serious medical conditions to develop when left untreated. Diabetes can be inherited from a parent through a genetic trait; however, its actual development may rely on the presence of certain environmental conditions. Type one diabetes genes alone is not enough to give someone the disease. Unlike some traits, diabetes does not seem to be inherited in a simple pattern. Yet two factors are important. You inherit a predisposition to the disease then something in your environment triggers it. In most cases of type one the person needs to inherit risk factors form both parents. They also believe white people have more risk factors than any other culture because whites have the highest rate of type 1 diabetes. So who are at risk? If an immediate relative (parent, brother, sister, son or daughter) has type 1 diabetes, one's risk of developing type 1 diabetes is 10 to 20...
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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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