...consultations. But, we are still struggling with numbers. There are not enough doctors and other para medical staffs to meet the growing number of patients. One way of dealing such problem is to educate the patients so that they can self mange their disease or conditions. It can only happen when they have knowledge about the disease they are suffering from.. In this essay, the client or the subject of study is a person suffering from type II diabetes. So what is diabetes education? It is all about assisting the client, their family and their care takers to gain knowledge about the disease, and empower them with skills and motivation power that will help in self management of the disease. This provides them with certain knowledge of what to do, when to do, how to do, and when to seek the help of a professional health practioner? The next question in this field which emerge is who can be an educator? Those persons who are recognized by the medical council of the respective countries are eligible for providing education to the patient. A person must seek diabetes education when he/she being diagnosed with any type of diabetes, need of monitoring blood glucose level at home, difficulty to access the facilities , insulin therapy starting, hospitalization situation comes frequently etc. There are many other...
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...Diabetes is a struggle within the body that leads blood sugar levels to go up more than normal. Which is often referred to as hyperglycemia. Type 2 diabetes is the most common one out of the two. Type 2 diabetes makes the body be unable to use insulin as expected. Originally, the pancreas of an affected person produces extra insulin to cover up for it (Diabetes Industry Group, 2007). Nevertheless, as time passes, the pancreas is unable to produce adequate insulin to preserve the required blood sugar at the normal level. In adults, type 2 diabetes accounts for nearly 95 percent of all diagnosed reports of diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is increasing globally on a daily basis. According to a report released by International Diabetes Federation (IDF), as of 2013, there are over 382 million individuals living with this illness. WHO (World Health Organization) approximates that 90 percent of the universal population suffers from diabetes suffers from type 2 diabetes (Cilenšek, Krkovič, Osredkar & Petrovič, 2008). Yet, diagnosis of type 2 diabetes differs widely in relation to age, ethnicity, state, and country. This background observes type 2 diabetes in the US in contrast to other countries and Florida as compared to other states. It also appraises the cost of treating T2D and the steps involved in treating it. The essay winds up by suggesting the best treatment option that should be adopted by the diagnosed people. As mentioned, millions of people suffer from type 2 diabetes...
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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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...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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...symptoms are Comparing and Contrasting of Hypertension and Diabetes Did you know that in the United States, 17 million people suffer from diabetes and 50 million people suffer from hypertension. Like diabetes, hypertension millions of people don’t know that they have it. In this essay I will discuss the cause, symptoms, complication and treatment in which hypertension and diabetes are alike and how they differ. I will start by saying hypertension and diabetes can be compared and contrasted according to their causes. There are two types of hypertension: primary hypertension and secondary hypertension. Primary hypertension is high blood pressure for which no cause can be found, but secondary hypertension has definite causes (Segen, 1992). The heart pumps blood through the body’s arteries to all parts of the body. At the time when the blood vessel become narrow, the flow of blood trough them will be harder, so the blood will exert the wall vessels and increase the pressure in them. Diabetes is similarly is that it also has two types. Type 1 diabetes is one type that occurs because of the failure of making the hormone called insulin by the pancreas. The other type is type 2 diabetes that is due to failure of using insulin by the body; in other words, diabetes occurs when the body cannot produce or use insulin. There are environmental and genetic factors that play a role in causing hypertension and diabetes. First, environmental factors are obesity, smoking, and lack...
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...Contents: | Page: | 1. | Cover page | 1 | 2. | Contents page | 2 | 3. | Introduction | 3 | 4. | Case Study | 3 | 5. | Conclusion | 6 | 6. | References | 7 | Introduction For this summative report, I will reflect upon an aspect of my professional practice on the care with particular patient I nursed recently. Reflection is important. According to Greenwood (2001), it is the process of creating and clarifying the meaning of experience in terms of self in relation to self and also to the world. For the purpose of the reflection, this essay shall be written in the first person. In accordance with the NMC (2002) code of professional conduct, confidentiality shall be maintained and all names have been replaced to protect identity. Case Study Janet is a 67 year-old lady admitted a week ago for chest infection. We also discovered that Janet had developed a mild form of Type II diabetes mellitus from the levels of sugar in her urine and her blood sugar levels were mildly elevated. Soon after she responded to the treatment, we...
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...Diabetes is a disease that deals with blood sugar level in the body. There are two types of Diabetes; the first type of diabetes is Type 1. Type 1 Diabetes is when the body produces a very low amount of insulin and the person with type 1 Diabetes needs to take insulin to regulate it. Type 2 Diabetes is when the insulin level in the body could be too low, normal, and even too high. When a person has type 2 diabetes their body is resistant to insulin. A few things can be the cause of Diabetes. For example, for type 2 diabetes the insulin resistance begins way before the blood sugar even begins to rise. This happens because the body makes too much insulin so that it can last for a while. Over time the cells that create the insulin get weak and then the body resists insulin and then the blood sugar will rise. Diabetes can affect the kidneys, heart, eyes, and even your body because you can lose limbs due to diabetes. It is very important to take care of one-self when they have diabetes. No one really knows what causes insulin resistance but it has been noted that when someone is over-weight or they are not physically active they have a higher chance of developing diabetes. Risks of diabetes would be liver failure, blindness, stroke, and as previously mentioned a loss of limbs. There are a few things that can be prevented when it comes to diabetes and there are things that one cannot control. Things one is not able to control would be genetics, and family history. However, staying...
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...an easy-to-read reference that will help you understand how the two forms of diabetes mellitus differ. Maintaining proper levels of insulin is critical for diabetes patients. The means by which insulin can be regulated depends upon which type of diabetes a patient has. Complete the chart with a 25- to 50-word response for each box. Form of diabetes | Age of onset | Defects in insulin and effects on glucose metabolism | Risk factors | Prevention and treatment | Type I: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus | Usually prior to age 30 | In type one diabetes; there is not enough insulin to let glucose in the cells, so in the blood stream there is a buildup of sugar. | Diabetes one has very little known risk factors thru research new results continue to be found. The known risk factors are, genetics, this is to see if there are specific genes that show an increase in developing diabetes one, geography, or a family history. | Patient that have diabetes one will have to be on insulin for a long period of time. When you have diabetes one you can have up to two injections or more a day this depends on your glucose level you may have to adjust your insulin. | Type II: Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus | Usually after age 45 | With type two diabetes insulin becomes impaired, and cannot reach the bloodstream this is caused by a defect in the insulin. | Kidney problems can develop when having diabetes two. Risk factors include those who have heart disease, high blood pressure...
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...Chronic Disease Outline SCI/162 January.15.2013 Joe Mass Outline I. Introduction Type 2 diabetes is a dangerous disease and it affects many of people across the world. One of the most important things to keep in mind if you are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is that it is controllable and you are the one with the power to make better decisions. There are many of people out in the world with type 2 diabetes so remember you’re not alone. Type II diabetes can be a challenge at times so make sure to lean on your health care provider, friends and family and read as much information as you can about it. II. What is Type 2 diabetes? A. Type 2 diabetes is caused by a person’s body becoming incapable of using insulin. 1. When you have type 2 diabetes your body does not produce enough insulin. 2. Insulin is used by our body for energy, when you eat your food is broken down into glucose. 3. When glucose builds up in your blood instead of going in to the cells where it belongs this causes many risks to your health. III. What are the causes and risk factors? A. People who are at high risk of getting diabetes are people with high fat food intake, high sugar consumption, And little to no dietary fiber contents what so ever. 1. Diabetes is often sets in as a person gets older and continues on for a long period of time with high risk factors such as obesity. 2. Type 2 diabetes has a severe risk factor for a person to have a heart attack or...
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...organization that offers a multi-disciplinary approach to managing diabetes. It aims at making sure that the professional are equipped in proper management of people with diabetes as well as other chronic conditions related to this disease (AADE, 2013). Mission: Our mission is to provide empowerment to the healthcare professionals through furnishing our members with skills and knowledge which enhance quality service delivery. Vision: We seek to achieve better quality of life for individuals suffering from diabetes and other chronic related infections. Why Register with Us? Registering with AADE is not a waste of time and resources. Rather, it is a chance to grow and develop career wise. We seek to make our members the best at what they do. This is achieved through training in the core areas of practices which include but are not limited to integrity, leadership, innovation, diversity and customer service (AADE, 2013). Join us to be relevant in your field! Membership You can join one of our membership groups which include active member, industry member, associate member, student member, international member, or industry member. All this are aimed at making sure that no one is left out. For more information, visit our website on http://www.diabeteseducator.org/About/membership/index.html and learn more. In order to make ours services more reliable, we collaborate with other related organizations such as diabetes care project, STOP obesity alliance, National Quality Forum, Peers...
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...Chapter 4 1. Explain what is meant by a chronic and acute health impairment. * Chronic Chronic is when the health impairment is long term. Chronic health impairments are defined to last more than a year after the first diagnosis. One example is diabetes. Pg. 83-84 * Acute Acute is when the health impairment is short term. Acute health impairments are ones that can be helped in a shorter time and not lasting over a life span. Pg. 83 2. Describe the impact of visible versus invisible related to health impairments. * When an impairment is visible there are more precautions and adaptions made. Pg. 84 * The people that interact with the person with a visible health impairment would know and not be surprised when something happens. Pg 84 * Although when health impairments are invisible some people may not be known as really ill and get the treatment and excess aid they need. Pg. 84 * They also may interact in activities that could be dangerous to them. Pg. 84 Asthma 3. Define Asthma and provide 4 facts about it. * Definition * Asthma is the most common pulmonary disease of childhood. Pg. 84 * 4 Facts * Asthma can begin in infancy or develop later in life. Pg. 84 * Asthma is a disease in result of many factors in that genetic predisposition interacts with circumstances in the environment. Pg. 85 * It develops beginning with allergen-induced inflammation followed by a consolidation phase characterized...
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...Diabetes Case Study Angelo Reyes is just one of hundreds of thousands who must rely on the delivery of insulin into his system in order to survive, due to his diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes. Diagnosed at age thirteen, Angelo lives his life in a highly structured way, always cognizant of what he eats, his activity levels, and how such factors influence his blood sugar. Healthcare providers play a crucial role in educating patients like Angelo on what his diagnosis means, the importance of compliance, and how diabetes could affect him on a physical, emotional, and psychosocial level. The statistics associated with diabetes in the United States are nothing short of alarming. With nearly 19 million Americans diagnosed and another 7 million undiagnosed, diabetes is causing a health epidemic that was the seventh leading cause of death and costing over $170 billion in medical expenses in 2007. While Type 1 Diabetes is not something that Mr. Reyes could have prevented, Type 2 Diabetes is certainly something that can be better controlled with proper education and healthy lifestyle choices. Interventions to prevent or delay the onset of Type 2 Diabetes have proven extremely successful by modifying such things as diet, activity level, and weight. By making such changes, patients can decrease their odds of associated health problems like heart disease, stroke, hypertension, blindness, kidney disease, neuropathy, and amputation. It is often difficult to diagnose diabetes due to...
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...Psycosocial Effects of diabetes Substantial literature documents the prevalence and course of psychiatric disorders, particularly affective and anxiety disorders, in adults with diabetes . Research findings have demonstrated that depression is more common in patients with diabetes than in the general population; at least 15% of patients have clinical depression . Findings indicate that depression is associated with worse glycemic control and health complications , as well as decreased quality of life , and is likely to be persistent . A recent meta-analysis confirms the association of depression with hyperglycemia and complications in both adult type 1 and type 2 diabetes . Evidence from prospective studies indicates that depression doubles the risk of the incidence of type 2 diabetes, independent of its association with other risk factors . In patients with preexisting diabetes, depression is an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease and seems to accelerate its presentation. Research has also shown that anxiety disorders are common in adults with diabetes and linked with poor glycemic control. Retrieved February 24, 2012 www.AmericaDiabetesAssociation/care.diabetesjournal.org Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin. When the body turns the food eaten into energy, insulin is used to move this sugar into the cells. If someone produce little or no insulin, or of the body cannot use this insulin, the sugar remains...
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...HEALTHY LIVING WITH DIABETICS Com/156 July 29, 2012 Linda Perez, Instructor UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Healthy Living with Diabetes For a person learning how to live a healthy and long life with diabetes, knowing proper eating habits and exercise, will help you control your weight and Sugar. You must be aware of the dangers signs of diabetes and know what to do if they appear. Following your doctor’s orders to take medications and keeping all necessary appointments can also be a live saving move as you navigate your disease. One of the most important aspects of learning how to live a healthy life with diabetes is to have proper eating habits and exercise. This will help you control your weight which is a major component in managing this illness. All of these things discussed with the references and source information that I will provide will express the importance of living healthy with diabetes. I have a lot of information to put together being a diabetic myself for over 13 years now; I have been through everything from a massive heart attack, high blood pressure, and seizures. We will find out what is believed to be the cause of diabetes and how we can learn how to fight this disease with better information and professional guidance. Learning to living a healthy life with diabetes can be a daunting and emotional task, but I do it for the ones I love and the ones that depend on me. Being an African American single mother with 4 children at the time of my diagnosis was...
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...leading cause for hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease. There is a growing problem with obesity in America, which is leading to many health problems at a younger age. Hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease is more likely to occur to someone one with poor diet. Poor diet is the leading cause of obesity. According to Roland Strum’s article “The Effects Of Obesity, Smoking, And Drinking On Medical Problems And Costs” obesity has roughly the same association with chronic health conditions as age, smoking, and drinking. Hypertension is one of the many results of obesity. Hypertension is also known as high blood pressure. Obese people develop a resistance to insulin and that cause the blood pressure to rise. High blood pressure is more common in people that are overweight, than those that are not. “Many medical studies have shown that obesity presented an increase in the cardiac output and the blood volume, and in the arterial resistance. In fact, obesity induces a high secretion of insulin in trying to decrease the excessive sugar concentration in the blood. This insulin secretion is very high compared to a non-obese subject.” (www.blood-pressure-hypertension.com). Hypertension can be very dangerous if you do not get the proper medication and health care. One of the best ways to control high blood pressure is losing weight and proper diet. Diabetes is another result to obesity. Obesity is one of the leading causes of type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a disease that occurs when...
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