...Developing an Advocacy Campaign for Diabetes Emmanuel Besong Walden University Policy & Advocacy for Population Health Nursing 6050N DR. Trudy Tappan March 27, 2016 Introduction Population health is defined as the health outcomes and its distribution in a community. Population health includes policies and interventions that affect health outcomes. Diabetes is a population health issue. Data is used to trend diabetes outcome of the diabetic population (healthcatalyst.com, 2013). According to CDC (2014), 9.3% of the population of the United States of America live with diabetes. This percentage amount to 29.1 million people diagnosed or undiagnosed with diabetes. Each year approximately 200000 deaths occur in the United States of America alone. The disease is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States of America (CDC, 2014). National Data trend estimates that by the year 2050, 1 in every 3 American will have developed diabetes (CDC, 2014). The American Diabetes Association defines Diabetes mellitus as a metabolic disease caused by low insulin secretion or inaction of insulin resulting in hyperglycemia. Long term effect of diabetes mellitus results in failure of many organs, such as eyes, blood vessels, kidneys, nerves, heart disease, stroke, amputations of the legs and feet, and early death. Diabetes Mellitus can be classified type 1 and Type 2. Insulin dependent diabetes is called type 1 diabetes and it is caused by a lack of insulin due to the damage of beta cells...
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...EPIDEMIOLOGY ASSIGNMENT. TOPIC: DIABETES MELLITUS IN THE UK INTRODUCTION: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) 2013, define diabetes as a chronic ailment that occur when the pancreas can't process insulin or the body can't make utilization of the insulin produce by the pancreas and this can leads to hyperglycemia which is the increase in the blood glucose, insulin is an hormone produce by the pancreas and it helps to transfer glucose from the blood stream into the cells in the other to generate energy that the body need to function. (IDF 2013) TYPES OF DIABETES INCLUDE; Type 1 diabetes which was formerly known as juvenile or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and it is characterize by lack of insulin manufacture in the body and is usually an autoimmune disease to damage the insulin secreting cells in the pancreas, this type of diabetes is common in children or young adults, the treatment of type 1 diabetes is immediate and frequent administration of insulin and regular monitoring of the blood glucose and this should be a continuous routine because the insulin is life preserving.(IDF 2013) Type 2 diabetes earlier known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), is a very general type of diabetes in the UK and its account for about 90% of all cases of diabetes and it is characterize by an asymptomatic phase that is the does not present any symptoms or sign from the onset of infection to when it’s been diagnose in the body and this can take up...
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...chronic risk assignment on diabetes. In a normal healthy person’s body a fraction of food they ate will be broken down into glucose, the glucose passes into the bloodstream to the body cells through insulin that is produced by the pancreas and the pancreas produces the right amount of insulin to accommodate the quantity of sugar (glucose). But in a person with diabetes little or no insulin is produce or their cells do not respond as it should to insulin. The sugar then builds up in the blood, overflows into the urine and passes from the person’s body unused. ( (n.d) from Healthcentral Web Site: ) There are three types of diabetes, type 1, type 2 and gestational. There is also pre-diabetes which is not diabetes but if diagnosed with this it is time to think about making some lifestyle changes before you find yourself diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Less people have type 1 diabetes. In type 1 people are dependent on insulin and have to take insulin injections or infusions daily, because the pancreas does not produces any on its own. This form of diabetes used to be called juvenile diabetes because it most often appears during childhood or adolescence; however, it can begin at any age. 90 to 95 percent of diabetics are type 2 diabetics. They do not depend on insulin and do not have to take injections or infusions. In type 2 the pancreas produces little insulin or the body does not resourcefully use the insulin that is available. The third and less common form of diabetes would be gestational...
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...Pharmatherapeutics Assignment Personal and Medical history Mr. JP is an 86 year old Caucasian male who leaves with his wife in an assistance leaving home and receives help from a home health aide, who usually is there every morning to assist him and his wife with all their needs. Mr. JP started experiencing severe pain around his shoulder although he usually experience pains in his joints because of arthritis, after the fourth day his pain escalated to the point where he could not hold it any longer and started having a temperature of 103, therefore he decided to go to the emergency room. Mr. JP arrived to the emergency room complaining of joint pain in his left shoulder region and fever. The ER Physician’s diagnosis was, “Pain joint, shoulder region, left septic arthritis, bacteremia.” The physician decided to admit him for a few days and treat his infection and avoid any further complication. Mr. JP was ordered to be in contact isolation for the protection of him and others. His past medical history are significant for Type II diabetes which he was diagnose at the age of 48, follow with hypertension, glaucoma, CHF, arthritis, Neurogenic bladder, Carotid artery disease, COPD, Urinary obstruction, Mixed hyperlipidemia, chronic anemia, Gangrene of toe and Gout. Analysis of the individual Variables’ influence on Medications There are many factors that can affect when prescribing a medication to a client such as age, sex, genetic diseases, culture, ethnicity, allergy,...
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...Diabetes and Adolescence Christian Minaxi Grand Canyon University: NRS 433V February 15, 2013 Diabetes and Adolescence Article First Guo, Jia ; Whittemore, Robin ; He, Guo-Ping (2011).The relationship between diabetes self-management and metabolic control in youth with type 1 diabetes: an integrative review. http://ehis.ebscohost.com.library.gcu.edu:2048/ehost/detail?vid=8&sid=feb187e3-959a-463b-b132-6fdc0a76dfec%40sessionmgr12&hid=5&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWhvc3QtbGl2ZSZzY Abstract: guo j., whittemore r. & he g.-p. (2011) The relationship between diabetes self-management and metabolic control in youth with type 1 diabetes: an integrative review. Journal of Advanced Nursing 67(11), 2294-2310. Abstract Aims. The purpose of this integrative review was to describe the relationship between diabetes self-management and metabolic control in youth with type 1 diabetes and to explore factors which affect this relationship. Background. In the past 15 years, research has indicated that youth with type 1 diabetes face considerable self-management challenges and are at increased risk for poor metabolic control. To enhance the development of behavioral interventions for youth with type 1 diabetes, the relationship between diabetes self-management and metabolic control needs to be more clearly elucidated. Data Sources. Research studies that examined the relationship between diabetes self-management and metabolic control in youth with type 1 diabetes were...
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...Research Database Assignment Form Describe briefly your topic of interest (15 possible points): According to the American Diabetes Association (2013), "There are 25.8 million people in the United States, or 8.3% of the population, who have diabetes". The amount of cases of adolescents with Type 1 diabetes, previously known as juvenile diabetes is multiplying. Lack of compliance in diabetes can lead to serious complications, such as blindness, kidney damage, cardiovascular disease, neuropathy and foot ulcers, but people with diabetes can lower the occurrence of these and other diabetes complications by controlling blood glucose, blood pressure, and blood lipids by eating properly, exercising, and following the treatment regimen. My topic is on compliance issues with the adolescent with Type 1 Diabetes; parental support and involvement and influences from peers. #1 Database (or collection) (30 possible points): Title of source: Academic Search Complete Location of source (URL): http://www.ebscohost.com/academic/academic-search-complete Owner or publisher: EBSCO Host Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: This database is the world's most comprehensive, scholarly full-text academic journals for multidisciplinary research that is offered by most institutions, which grants free access. Membership required for full text. The amplitude of content enclosed in this resource completely...
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...Tiffani Caldwell 3/27/2016 Biology 101 Assignment 1 1. The steps for the scientific method can have different outcomes depending on the experiment and the person conducting the experiment. To make sure that the experiment has the right outcome, a person must follow certain steps. The first step is asking a question or solving a problem in which a person can perform an experiment. The next step is making an observation and follow up with some background or research on the subject. The hypothesis comes after, which is where the actually procedure and all the needed materials come in to play for the experiment. When the experiment is done, all the data is analyzed to get the results of the experiment. When all the data is analyzed, the person has to come up with a conclusion, which will help decide whether to accept or reject the hypothesis. If they choose to accept the hypothesis, they tell other people about their findings. If a person chooses to reject the hypothesis, they will usually conduct more experiments to come up with why the experiment didn’t go as expected. The scientist observed that when the mice consumed coffee on a regular basis with their diets, it lowered the likelihood of the mice becoming diabetic. The hypothesis was that is the mice were given a diet with coffee, then they could possibly reduce the chance of hyperglycemia. The experiment included 21 mice that were split into two different groups. The first group of 11 mice was the control group, while...
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...REFLECTION INTRODUCTION The essence of this essay is to reflect on my 'lived' personal experience as a newly diagnosed patient with type II Diabetes. The author's assignment was to pretend to have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. As part of this exercise, the author was to maintain a record of exercise, food, and a regular blood sugar monitoring regime on daily basis. This reflection seeks to highlight the impact, experience and changes that occurred in the author's 'lived lifestyle of a patient with type II diabetes' and will include reference to current literature, research, theories and best practice. The author would explain the changes that occurred in her life and how experiencing type two diabetes has helped her to understand the challenges patients undergo in relation to their daily routine of monitoring their blood sugar levels. The author will explain how her 'lived experience' would help her understand and provide the necessary support for people with diabetes in the future. BACKGROUND INFORMATION I am a female non-smoker of African descent. I am married with two children aged 13 and 21. My thirteen-year old daughter currently lives with me in New Zealand. I am of an average height of about 163cm and weigh 80kg which signifies an unhealthy BMI of 30.1 (Health Information for New Zealanders, (n.d.) BMI Calculator section) I am currently out of job and often depressed as a result of my inactivity. I have a normal blood pressure of 136/78 and my pulse rate...
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...Diabetes, breast cancer, and tuberculosis are three important health concerns issues in the United States and in other parts of the world, but let’s be clear about this, there are several other important health issues affecting our people that have very significant importance. My criterion for selection is the United State, English language, and no specific age group. Diabetes as we know is when the body fails to produce enough insulin, which then causes sugar to build up in your blood. Diabetes affects over 25.8 million people, which is 8.3% of the U.S population, of that 18.8million people are diagnosed and 7.0 million undiagnosed. Among U.S. residents aged 65 years and older 10.9 million, or 26.9%, had diabetes in 2010. About 215,000 people younger than 20 years had diabetes (type 1 or type 2) in the United States in 2010. About 1.9 million people aged 20 years or older were newly diagnosed with diabetes in 2010 in the United States. Type I diabetes was previously called insulin dependent mellitus or juvenile-onset diabetes. Type I diabetes develops when the body’s immune system destroys pancreatic beta cells, the cells that produce insulin that regulates blood glucose. To survive, people with this type must have insulin delivered by injection or pump. This type normally strikes children and young adults, but may occur at any age according and type I diabetes accounts for 5% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes. Risk factors can be may be autoimmune, genetic, or environmental...
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...STA2300 Data Analysis S1, 14 Assignment 2 Due Date: Weighting: 5 May, 2014 20% Answering the questions in this assignment should not be your first attempt at these types of questions. It is essential that you work through practice exercises from the tutorial sheets and/or text book first. This assignment is important in providing feedback and helping to establish competency in essential skills. Answer all the questions. The questions are not of equal weight; some questions are worth much more than others. The questions relate to material in Modules 1 to 6. Before starting this assignment read Notes Concerning Assignments under the Introductory Material link in the Course Resources Block on the StudyDesk. When you are asked to comment on a finding, usually a short paragraph is all that is required. Do not copy/paste SPSS output into your assignment unless specifically asked to do so. In many cases the SPSS output contains much more information than is required for a correct and complete answer. In those cases just reproducing the output may not attract any marks. Make sure you report only the information from the SPSS output relevant to your answer. In order to obtain full marks for any question you must show all working. Convert your word document to pdf before submission through EASE. See the Introductory Material (Section 5, Assignments) for information about how to do this properly. When submitting this assignment through EASE, name the file as follows: family...
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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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...APU - UNRS 212 - Medical- Surgical Nursing I Simulation Assignment - Learner Preparation Learning Objectives: Upon completion of this Simulation and Preparation the student will: 1. Comprehend the pathophysiology of diabetes, signs, symptoms and interventions in a crisis. 2. Design an individualized plan of care for the nursing management of a patient with diabetes including hypo and hyperglycemia and teaching. 3. Prioritize the implementation and approach to the nursing care of a patient with diabetes in an acute crisis and for daily maintenance. 4. Evaluate the patient’s response to interventions and modifies the nursing care as appropriate for the patient with diabetes. Prepare a brief care plan for this client with expected outcomes and expected nursing interventions and rationales for at least 3 Nursing Diagnoses for a patient with hyperglycemia. Questions to prepare for the simulation clinical experience: Can write in bullet points or summary…. 1. Describe the pathophysiologic changes in diabetes. a. Why do blood glucose levels increase? i. Blood glucose levels increase when the body does not have sufficient insulin or when the body cannot utilize the insulin appropriately. If there is too little insulin, glucose cannot get into the cell. The cell is starving due to glucose not being able to enter the cells, therefore leading the increase of glucose production by the liver. Insulin is needed to breakdown sugar for...
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...[pic] OUMH 1203 ENGLISH FOR WRITTEN COMMUNICATION ASSIGNMENT TITLE STORIES ON VIOLENT ‘MAT REMPIT’ Name anuar Matric number 791020-11-5301-001 NRIC 791020-11-5301 Telephone number 019-9843040 E-mail address annwady@yahoo.com Tutor’s name: MR TAE PENG HOI Learning Centre: OUM Chendering MAY 2009 SEMESTER PART A / BAHAGIAN A QUESTION 1 / SOALAN 1 State the following variables as discrete, continuous or qualitative. a) Amount of mineral water in cartons. Answer : Continuous , because of it can be obtained by measuring process. b) Unemployment rate recorded in a city as of June 2009. Answer : Discrete , because of it can be obtained by counting process. c) Total number of influenza A H1N1 cases in Malaysia. Answer : Continuous , because of it can be obtained by measuring process. d) Types of available lunch set at a fast food restaurant. Answer : Qualitative , because of it just the name of a category and contain no numerical value. e ) Capacity of a gas container. Answer : Discrete , because of it can be obtained by counting process. QUESTION 2 / SOALAN 2 State the following qualitative variables as nominal or ordinal. a) Blood type of respondents. Answer: Nominal , because of it just the name of a category and contain no numerical value. b) Public awareness level...
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...Corporation develops insulin pods to use with PDM (Personal Diabetes Manager) for diabetes who require the use of an insulin pump. This marketing plan illustrates our market segments and the strategies we are employing to get consumers and create a solid revenue stream. We are not just another developer of an insulin pump. Our unique focus of creating an insulin pump that is more manageable for diabetics will give us an advantage over our competitors. We will fund development of our own pod by providing consulting services to create other insulin pumps for diabetics for corporations who are looking to create their own pod-like insulin pump system. These consulting assignments will come from advertising sponsorship relationships that we will establish with companies who are interested in embedding their brand and offers along with our pumps. 2.0 Situation Analysis The Animas Corporation is member of the Johnson and Johnson family of companies (Animas Corporation, 2007-2010). Johnson and Johnson have been around for over 125 years. Currently, Animas Corporation produces an insulin pump for diabetics called the One Touch® Ping™ (Animas Corporation, 2007-2010) (National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, 2011). In a society where diabetes is increasing, the need for insulin pumps is growing. There are currently 18.8 million people diagnosed and 7.0 million undiagnosed, and the numbers are increasing (National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse, 2011). As of today, there...
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...2009, p. 1327). Etiology/pathophysiology: ( NOT from Taber’s or Wikipedia) Etiology: Causes of leukocytosis are infection, inflammation, tissue damage, immune reaction, bone marrow problems, medications, and stress (Drug Information Online, 2011). Pathophysiology: “Leukocytosis can be a reaction to various infectious, inflammatory, and, in certain instances, physiologic processes (eg, stress, exercise). This reaction is mediated by several molecules, which are released or regulated in response to stimulatory events that include growth or survival factors (eg, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor, c-kit ligand), adhesion molecules (eg, CD11b/CD18), and various cytokines (eg, interleukin-1, interleukin-3, interleukin-6, interleukin-8, tumor necrosis factor)” (Medscape, 2010). Common signs/symptoms: Fever, bleeding, bruising, lethargic, dizziness, trouble breathing, weight loss, and sweating. Potential...
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