...| Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus | | | | Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder that is rising at an alarming rate across all age groups in the United States and around the world. Because of the surge of new diagnoses of DM, medical journals are referring to this disorder as an epidemic and pandemic. According to Brass (2014), “diabetes kills one individual every six seconds across the globe, and it is expected to rise 55 percent in the next 20 years” (p. 6). The article goes on to state that according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), “about 26 million individuals in the U.S. or 83 percent of the population have had a diabetes diagnosis (p. 6). Unfortunately this number will only begin to keep climbing and affect future generations to come. Professor Nam Han Cho wrote in a report on diabetes that “if current demographic patterns continue, more than 592 million people (worldwide) will be affected with diabetes within a generation” (Brass, 2014, p.7). Diabetes can be divided up into four categories including the following: Type 1 DM, Type 2 DM, gestational diabetes, and pre-diabetes. This paper will discuss the aspects of Type 1 diabetes. Information from the article Primary and secondary prevention of Type 1 diabetes was obtained from the Wiley Online Library database using the search terms diabetes type 1, and prevention. The Wiley Online Library database was also used to obtain information from the article titled...
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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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...Juvenile Diabetes Research MHA 610 Introduction to BioStatistics June 2012 Throughout a twelve week period from June through August the researcher found that (diet, weight, lack of exercise, environment and family history) have little to no impact on individuals suffering from juvenile diabetes. Juvenile Diabetes is also called Type 1 diabetes while its causes are not yet entirely understood; scientists believe that both genetic factors and environmental triggers are involved. “The word "diabetes" is borrowed from the Greek word meaning "a siphon." The 2nd-century A.D. Greek physician, Aretus the Cappadocian, named the condition "diabetes." He explained that patients with it had polyuria and "passed water like a siphon (www.medterms.com)." Type 1 diabetes is when no insulin is produced at all because the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas have been destroyed. Currently scientist and researchers do not know why these cells have been damaged the most likely cause is the body having an abnormal reaction to the cells. There is nothing that you can do to prevent Type 1 diabetes. This type of diabetes is always treated with insulin injections. Whereas type 2 can be controlled with oral medications, diet or exercise. When your child or someone you love and care about is diagnosed as Type 1 diabetic your whole world is turned upside down. I know my son was diagnosed right after his fifth birthday. There is no family...
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...total knee replacement (TKR) on the background of osteoarthritis in the right knee, exertive right knee pain of 3 years associated with knee stiffness. Notable patient’s medical history are Type II Diabetes Mellitus (insulin treated), proliferative diabetic retinopathy with macular oedema, microalbuminuria, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. Patient’s parents both had diabetes. Initial examination presented with reduced range of motion and a fixed flexion deformity. Presenting Complaint Patient has come into POWH for an elective TKR of the right knee after an initial diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the right knee...
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...Trident University Data analysis is a procedure of inspecting, cleaning, transforming, and modelling data with the goal of highlighting useful information, suggesting conclusions, and supporting decision making. There are multiple facts and approaches, encompassing diverse techniques under a variety of names, in different business, science, and social science domains in data analysis. For data analysis we have to mine the data first for our purpose such that the data we can handle easily. Basically for data analysis our first thing to do our planning, how we are going to collect the data, our going data going to make sense or not, actually data will be meaningful for our object, after planning all this we have to target which population we are going to take, how we are going to frame them first and from that population we have to take samples for our purpose. Target population: The complete collection of objects whose description is the major goal of the study. Designating the target population is a crucial but often difficult part of the first step in an observational or experimental study. For example, in a survey to decide if a new storm-water drainage tax should be implemented, should the target population be all persons over the age of 18 in the county, all registered voters, or all persons paying property taxes? The selection of the target population may have a profound effect on the results of the study. We are going...
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...Running head: FURTHERING EDUCATION A Need For Further Education Lisa Heathington Grand Canyon University: NRS 430v – Professional Dynamics February 24, 2012 Abstract It is time for nursing to step up and mandate that the bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement. It is essential in today’s challenging times that nurses understand the why and not accept the notion that this is how it has been done before, so this must be the acceptable. Only through furthering our education and the understanding of evidenced based nursing will today’s nurses be able to meet the ever changing needs in this complex society. Quality nursing care relies on education. The Associate Degree Nurse (ADN ) completes one to two years of general education with two years of clinical practice. Nurses are taking on more patients with less resources, are facing more complex illnesses, and using more technical equipment. Research has shown “lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors and positive outcomes are all linked to nurses prepared at the baccalaureate and graduate degree levels.” (Rosseter, 2011, Rosenberg & Pfeifer, p18). According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (2011) “Studies have shown that graduates from an entry level nursing program may pass the NCLEX exam but that does not mean they are prepared for practice. The NCLEX does not test the difference between graduates of different programs, measure for performance, or test for the knowledge of a bachelor’s...
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...Quezon City Science High School (Regional Science High School for NCR) Golden Acres Rd., Misamis st. Bago-Bantay, Quezon City SY 2013-2014 RESEARCH PROJECT Efficacy of Squash (Cucurbita maxima D) Seed Oil Extract in Lowering Blood Glucose Levels Bancolita, Joseph Albert A. De Leon, Krizia Nicolle E. Ilicito, Mari Norence G. Largoza, Marie Ysabel Beatriz M. Rahayel, Benjamin Nathanael D. Rivera, Rosa Maria L. Sidro, Keith L. ______________________ ______________________ Ms. Ma. Pilar P. Carmona Mr. Jaymar L. Galag Research Adviser Research Adviser APPROVAL SHEET In Partial Fulfillment of the requirements in Research II-B this research paper entitled, “Efficacy of Squash (Cucurbita maxima D) Seed Extract in Lowering Blood Glucose Levels” has been prepared and submitted by Joseph Albert A. Bancolita, Krizia Nicole E. De Leon, Mari Norence G. Ilicito, Marie Ysabel Beatriz M. Largoza, Benjamin D. Rahayel, and Keith L. Sidro. ______________________ ______________________ Ms. Ma. Pilar P. Carmona Mr. Jaymar L. Galag Research Adviser Research Adviser Approved and accepted in partial fulfillment of the requirements in Research II B ______________________ ______________________ Ms. Ma. Pilar P. Carmona Mr. Jaymar L. Galag Research Adviser Research Adviser ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This research project would not be feasible without the help of the following people. The researchers...
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...documented its ability to cure 619 diseases — virtually everything that affects your health.” “And it has zero side effects — nobody has ever reported feeling anything but pure joy after taking it.”Now at this point you're already a bit floored... Could one tiny tablet really contain so much healing potential? But then he drops the bomb... Something that changes the way you think of your health and medicine forever...He tells you that despite being completely side-effect free... And costing only $1... 6,600 peer-reviewed studies have proven its superiority over the world's leading drugs. With this mountain of research he had no choice but to share it with you — and all of his patients. In fact, double-blind, placebo controlled trials have found it... * * Kills 16-times more cancer cells than the leading chemo drug Eloxatin — without harming healthy cells (International Journal of Oncology) * * “It's 400-times more potent than the diabetes drug Metformin” — reports Auburn University researchers (Journal of Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications) * * Performs better in memory tests than the drug Aricept (the most widely prescribed Alzheimer's drug) — Salk Institute for Biological Studies * * More effectively treats Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) than Prozac — without Prozac's devastating side effects, according to a randomized,...
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...deciding which book to choose for this book report, I thought I would buy both books, and read a little of each to see which would be of most interest to me. Upon first sight of Medication Madness, it looked pretty interesting, with the cover stating, “A Psychiatrist Exposes The Dangers Of Mood-Altering Medications”, but at the same time, admittedly, the thought of an exercise book and the implications thereof, might have meant that I would have to press myself to incorporate something else into my daily grind. However, the choice to start reading Medication Madness was not all that it was cracked up to be at first sight! Very soon into the book, I realized that I was bored to tears. The thought of continuing a book consisting of depressing stories about people committing suicide, or being extremely depressed, doing things out of their “ordinary” routine, such as “Harry”, bashing into the cop car, in an attempt to steal his gun, was not my idea of happy, holiday reading material, just saying. Next I picked up the other book, Move Yourself, and what I thought was going to be treacherous reading, turned into an awe-inspiring read! It was so good that I didn’t want to put it down. In spite of my previous notions of, well basically, having to get myself motivated to move, it inspired me to start thinking about getting really healthy, and wanting to move. It further inspired me to help inspire my mother to move……and, she did! I think overall, most people believe...
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...Tolkien was born on January 3 in the year 1892 of Mabel Suffield and Arthur Tolkien in Bleomfontein, South Africa (“Timeline” 1). He grew up with few memories of his birthplace, though the ones he did have were thought to influence his later writings...
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...medical care for the low income and the indigent. Many local health departments are not only responsible for the core public health functions; but they are increasingly called upon to provide person health care services for those who cannot afford it. This article chronicles the development of the health care system in the United States and describes the contemporary role of the local public health department. (J Health Hum Serv Adm. 2006 Winter;29(3):336-59). This article will take me right into what I plan to discuss. The first part of discussion is the three forces that affects the development of health care is disease. How disease is impacting our healthcare is scary. Our health system is good on treating short term problems but the chronic issues such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease is growing by epidemic portions and the aging is living longer lives. This causes a rise in healthcare cost. * Obesity increases the risk...
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...increased in our diet, the integrity of food declined. With our new abilities to package and preserve food, food came to have more and more preservatives and contain fewer nutrients. Processed foods should usually be avoided because, over time, they contribute to obesity and can lead to disease; in order to help avoid these problems, the public needs to be educated on the negative effects of most processed foods and they need to be made more aware of affordable healthy alternatives. Obesity is a problem in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control, 35.7% of adults are considered to be obese. The CDC also reports that obesity-related diseases or conditions are the second leading cause of death; some of these include: type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and even certain cancers (CDC, Para. 2). Obesity is typically caused by too many calories being ingested that are not burned off due to lack of exercise. The reason most do not get enough exorcize is because our society is addicted to eating on the go, and sitting – whether it be at work, driving, or in front of our home computer or television. Overeating is easy to do. For...
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...Management of Diabetes in Adults Age 65 and Older: An Evolving Concept Analysis Yaounde Ross University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing In partial fulfillment of the requirements of N5327 Analysis of Theories in Nursing Ronda Mintz-Binder, RN, MN, DNP June 4, 2012 Management of Diabetes in Adults Age 65 and Older: An Evolving Concept Analysis Managing chronic illnesses like diabetes is becoming progressively essential in high-risk groups. The concept of managing diabetes in persons 65 and older, carry much responsibility by those who provide care and those receiving care. With marvel surrounding the first set of baby boomers who turned age 65 in January of 2011; it became evident that this country would embark upon its greatest challenge yet in managing the care of older adults. With this in mind, the management of chronic illnesses like diabetes and its associated complications is expected to become even more complex and difficult, with the realization that much is to be considered in preparation to care for this age group. In this analysis using the term management, as it relates to the older adult, implies direct guidance to treatment that is both accessible and practical. Review of Literature To better understand management of diabetes as a concept in adults age 65 and older, a review of disciplines is necessary to offer clarity in obtaining a greater sense of knowledge of the burden this disease places on the patient. In examining this concept...
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...High Fructose corn syrup in the US and UK High fructose corn syrup, also known as Fructose-Glucose syrup, is a liquid sweetener that was created to act as a substitute for regular sugar in the 1950s, and is now used in almost all processed foods in the United States, and to a lesser degree, the United Kingdom. Since its creation, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) has been used extensively not only in these two countries, but also around the world. It is an ingredient in almost every single mass-produced beverage and food product, however its extensive use has sparked a lot of controversy regarding HFCS and its possible obesity-causing effects, as well as issues of sustainability and agriculture. High fructose corn syrup was so quickly embraced by food producers due to its sweetness comparable to that of sucrose (regular table sugar), its stability, and ease of application. Another part of HFCS’s appeal was that sugar cane was originally grown in places that were both politically and environmentally unstable, and so any fluctuation in either of those factors meant a variation in the worldwide price of sugar. In 1977 the United States imposed a system of sugar tariffs and quotas which significantly raised the price of imported sugar, so producers sought a cheaper alternative, and high fructose corn syrup was the answer. Initial shipments to the United States food industry started in the late 1960s and since then there have been many advancements in its production which have led...
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...Change Project NUR 492 November 10, 2014 Dr. Christine Markut Change Project Today’s healthcare providers are struggling more than ever to provide high quality care while controlling the costs of healthcare. The demands of an aging population and shortage of medical personnel have brought challenges to the medical office and physicians somehow need to improve their access. Instead of limiting the time patients are able to spend with their physician discussing their medical concerns, why not increase the time and make it more effective for both the patient and the physician. Incorporating GMA’s may allow our physicians to see more patients, provide more care, and increase practice revenue. The patient benefits with increased access to the provider as well as receiving significant education with their peers that suffer from the same medical conditions (Rhee, 2013). This is a win – win situation for the organization and patients. Patients are typically allotted 15 to 30 minutes to discuss their concerns with the physician but with group medical appointments (GMA), patients are actually able to spend up to 90 minutes with their provider. GMA’s offer an alternative structure in the way effective and efficient care is delivered to chronically ill patients (Schmucker, 2006) and it allows greater interaction time with the provider. A GMA will typically involve approximately 8-12 patients while all of the components of individual appointments can be delivered to include: one-on-one...
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