Case study – Gestational Diabetes and the effects it has on mothers and neonates As midwifery becomes more complicated and the numbers of women becoming pregnant, who present with or develop medical conditions which can impact on the health of themselves and their babies increases; it is important midwives are knowledgeable in order to recognise and help manage the risks and complications that may arise as a result of these conditions. Furthermore able to discuss these risks with expectant mothers
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Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes mellitus, most commonly known as “Diabetes” is a chronic disease associated with abnormally high levels of the sugar (Glucose) in the blood. Glucose is the main source of energy for the body's cells. The levels of glucose in the blood are controlled by a hormone called insulin, which is made by the pancreas. Insulin helps glucose enter the cells. In diabetes, the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body can't respond normally to the insulin that is produced, this
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Diabetes Mellitus The term "diabetes mellitus" refers to a group of diseases that affect how your body uses blood glucose, commonly called blood sugar. Glucose is vital to your health because it's an important source of energy for the cells that make up your muscles and tissues. It's your brain's main source of fuel. (Turner, 2010, p.18) of you have diabetes, no matter what type, it means you have too much glucose in your blood, although the reasons may differ. Too much glucose can lead to serious
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DIABETES By: Lilianna Avila Osuna SCI/163 THE HISTORY OF DIABETES 1552 BC – This is the earliest known record of Diabetes. 1500 BC – Ants are attracted to the urine of people with a mysterious emaciating disease. 500 BC – First description of sugar in urine and its occurrence in obese individuals. 250 BC – Apollonius of Memphis is credited with coining the term “diabetes”. 1st Century AD – “A melting down of the flesh and limbs into urine.” 164 AD – Galen of Pergamum, diagnoses diabetes
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African American k. Native American or American Indian l. Asian / Pacific Islander m. Other 4. What is your knowledge about Diabetes? n. I am very knowledgeable o. I am somewhat knowledgeable p. I have heard of the disease q. I know nothing 5. What is your knowledge about The American Diabetes Association (ADA)? Please select all that apply r. I do not know anything s. I have heard of the ADA t. I have been to their
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Is type 2 diabetes a public health emergency? Definition: The term ‘diabetes mellitus’ describes a metabolic disorder of multiple causes characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of carbohydrates , fats and protein metabolism which results in abnormal insulin secretion or/ and insulin action. The effects of diabetes mellitus include long-term damage dysfunction and failure of various organs (WHO). Types of diabetes: There are two main types of Diabetes: * Type 1diabetes
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Diabetes: Prevalence, Diagnosis and Prevention English/147 A considerable percentage of the global population suffers from different health conditions that affect their health and wellbeing. Diabetes is among the conditions that affect a greater percentage of the global population. Statistics shows that approximately 382 million people are affected by diabetes in the world. Early diagnosis of diabetes is critical for easy management and prevention of symptoms associated
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of disorders which are Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA). P1 Explain the nature of two named physiological disorders. The two types of physiological disorders I am going to be talking about are Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 and Cerebral Vascular Accident (CVA). I’m going to start by naming the physiological disorder with a definition for the both. Diabetes Mellitus Type 2: This type of physiological disorder is the most common form of diabetes. If an individual was to
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I. Introduction Diabetes mellitus, or simply diabetes, is a chronic disease that requires special and continuous medical care to prevent acute complications as well as to reduce the risk of long-term complications. Main subject of the diabetes care is to maintain glycemic level at normal range. According to ADA (American Diabetes Association), there are for clinical types of diabetes- 1. Type 1 diabetes (results from β-cell destruction, usually leading to absolute insulin deficiency) 2
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Diabetes mellitus, or often referred to as diabetes, is a metabolic disease in which a person has high blood sugar. This can happen either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because the cells in the body do not respond to the insulin that is produced. Insulin is the hormone that unwinds the cells of the body, allowing glucose to enter and fuel them. Type 1 diabetes results from the body’s failure to produce insulin. This type of diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and young
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