...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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...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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...An over indulgence in carbohydrates leads to weight gain and other potentially serious medical conditions such as type 2 diabetes. This type occurs when the body resists its own insulin production to control blood sugar levels. Known as an “old person’s disease”, Type 2 diabetes symptoms do not generally arise until at least middle age; however, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of children and adolescents becoming diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in recent years. Multiple risk factors exist for type 2 diabetes including family history, sedentary lifestyle, and diet (especially when diet leads to obesity). School lunches, often high in carbohydrates, are a key factor in contributing to the increase in childhood type 2 diabetes,...
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...cancer, or diabetes. In IIT we had to make a PowerPoint saying if we could make the world a better place, what would we do? We chose to research Type 1 diabetes, also known as Juvenile diabetes. Juvenile diabetes is often found in kids to young adults between the ages of 1 -20, but they can often be found in older people also. According to diabetes.org , about 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year, and only about 5% of the diabetic population have type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death, with a total of 234,015 death certificates listing diabetes as the under laying or contributing cause of death in the United States in 2010. Along with the death rate, about 208,000 people under the age of 20 acquired diabetes. During our...
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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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...Diabetes: Types, Risk Factors and Treatments Diabetes is one of the most common chronic medical disorders. Diabetes occurs either because of a lack of insulin or because of the presence of factors that oppose the action of insulin (Watkins 1). Clark explains that insulin is a hormone that is used to convert sugar and other food into energy. It is the body’s means of lowering blood sugar levels and when it fails, everything is out of balance (3). Without enough insulin, glucose builds up in the bloodstream instead of going into the cells for the body to use for energy. In order to have a better understanding of diabetes, it is important to know the types, risk factors and treatments. To begin with, there are actually three different types of diabetes. Type 1 and Type 2 are the most common. Gestational diabetes, which is only diagnosed during pregnancy, will not be discussed here. The clinical symptoms of diabetes can include frequent urination, unusual thirst, blurred vision, bruises that are slow to heal, fatigue and numbness of the hands and feet. Type 1 diabetes is caused by the destruction of the insulin producing cells of the pancreas (Tuch, Dunlop and Proietto 43). Simply put, when the cells are destroyed, the body does not produce insulin. Previously known as insulin dependent diabetes it is also referred to as juvenile diabetes since it is usually diagnosed in children and young adults. It affects around 15% of all people...
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...Diabetes Mellitus Sheri Shillingford February 18th 2018 Problem Statement: Overweight and Obesity are a distinctive risk factors for type II diabetes in America. Background Information The pancreas is long organ, weighing approximately 70-100 grams. It is sandwiched between the lower spinal area and the stomach. The pancreas is made up of three parts, the head, body and tail and is both an endocrine and exocrine gland. Endocrine glands release chemical substances straight into the bloodstream called hormones; whereas exocrine glands release chemicals through ducts. Chemicals released through exocrine ducts are called enzymes. Insulin and glucagon are the two hormones secreted by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels. Homeostasis of glucose in the blood is important so that cells could function efficiently. After consuming a caloric meal, the glucose in the blood increases, causing the beta cells in the pancreas to secrete insulin, which leads to the stimulation of glucose absorption via muscle, adipose tissue and liver. When blood glucose levels drop below homeostasis, the alpha cells in the pancreas produces glucagon which raises the glucose levels by stimulating the liver to metabolize triglycerides into glucose and releasing it in the blood....
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...Diabetes Education Community Teaching Due: April 13, 2014 Diabetes Power Point at QCP This diabetes power point was presented at an adult community center in Queens, New York called QCP. This power point highlights the importance of educating yourself on disease and more specifically diabetes. Unlike other diseases that can be managed using only medication, diabetes requires day to day knowledge of the disease including nutrition, exercise and different levels of medication. Type II diabetes can also come on later in life based on diet and exercise or lack thereof. Therefore this power point presentation was important to help people understand how to deal with diabetes and how to prevent diabetes. This teaching plan includes education for both prevention and management of the disease. The power point presentation first describes what type of disease that diabetes is and what exactly the symptoms are. The teaching plan goes on to discuss the three different types of diabetes including Type I, Type II and gestational diabetes. Following along the teaching plan teaches how diabetes is diagnosed and what type of symptoms people have when they have diabetes. This helps people better understand the disease and what their symptoms mean and what causes it. The teaching plan is careful to differentiate between pre-diabetes and diabetes to make sure that people understand the difference before they experience the full blown disease. My teaching plan includes simple learning devices...
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...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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...Psychology and Diabetes Student’s Name: Institution: Instructor’s Name: Course Name: Introduction Diabetes is often referred to as diabetes mellitus and can be defined as a condition in which an individual has high levels of blood sugar as a result of inadequate or insufficient production of insulin in the body. Additionally, it may be caused by the failure of body cells to respond appropriately to the insulin. As such, patients usually have a higher than normal rate of urination. Majority of the world’s population usually acquire diabetes due to poor dietary habits thus increasing their risk of contracting the disease. However, practicing healthy dietary practices can go a long way in reducing the risk of contracting the disease. This paper seeks to review a psychology educational program within the community which aims at educating and enlightening people on diabetes. Overview Diabetes can be of either type 1 or type 2. Type 1 diabetes often affects individuals in their early years before they reach their forty’s (Illovsky, 2013). Patients with this type of diabetes often survive on insulin injections so as to regulate their blood sugar levels. Type 1 in this the body does not produce insulin; people with it are needed to take insulin daily. On the other hand, type 2 diabetes often affects old aged peopled due to complications in their metabolism. In type 2 the body does not produce or use insulin properly; people with it are needed to often to take insulin or...
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...Introduction Chronic diseases are common, costly and share mutual risk factors. Diabetes is a chronic disease that effects more than 347 million people worldwide, with approximately 90% of all the cases being type II diabetes (WHO, 1999). Diabetes is a condition where the body does not produce adequate amounts of insulin or does not use the insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that regulates the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood, causing cells to use it for energy or store it as fat for future use. Type 2 diabetics have poor insulin sensitivity, resulting in the buildup of glucose in the blood rather than being used as energy (https://www.diabetes.ca/). A physically inactive lifestyle is one of the major risk factors for diabetes. Promoting healthy lifestyle behaviours such as proper nutrition, physical activity, quitting smoking and reducing alcohol consumption can help in reducing the amount of Canadians being diagnosed with diabetes and other chronic diseases. Prevention programs for diabetes implement low – to moderate intensity exercise. Although an ideal intensity has not been established, more research is showing that high intensity training may be more effective in improving glycemic control in Type II diabetes. Purpose/Question Physical activity in combination with diet and medication are the foundations of prevention, management and treatment for type II diabetes. According to research, exercise is the only treatment to show improvement in whole body skeletal...
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...Diabetics Case Study Diabetes is of high incidence in the United States affecting children and adults of different ethnics groups and levels of education. Today we will discuss Diabetes, management, factors that interfere with its Control and the complication. The challenges of Mr. Reyes diabetes control and how this affects the family. Education to the public on prevention of diabetes by weight management and exercise is Imperative at an early age. Diabetes is a manageable disease which we can learn to live with it in order to control it. According to the ADA, nearly 26 million children and adults are living with diabetes, and another 79 million are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes; even more alarming data suggests that by 2050, as many as one in three American adults will develop diabetes (“Cabot Creamery Cooperative Offers 5-Day Menu Planner for American Diabetes Month,” 2011, Para 1.). According to the CDC, the United States incurred an estimated $174 billion in direct and indirect medical costs related to diabetes in 2007(“Diabetes: Affects 25.8 million,” 2011, P. 26). "These statistics paint a disturbing picture for Americans in the near future," said Cabot Registered Dietitian Regan Jones, "but fortunately, there is still time to act. (“Cabot Creamery Cooperative Offers 5-Day Menu Planner for American Diabetes Month,” 2011, Para 2.). Education and a responsible diet may prevent some instances of type 2 diabetes from ever occurring, and for those already...
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...4/16/2015 Eating too much sugar causes diabetes Can eating too much sugar cause diabetes? Diabetes is a medical condition where there is too much sugar circulating in the bloodstream. The main sugar found in the body is glucose, and it’s essential for good health. Glucose is the main source of energy in the body. Blood glucose is regulated by a hormone called insulin, which is produced by the pancreas. Insulin deficiency whether complete or partial is the basic mechanism behind diabetes. Although most people believe eating too much sugar will cause diabetes that’s not true. According to Diabetes by Matthews et.al, diabetes is divided into two categories: type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), affects mostly children and teenagers, although it can be diagnosed any time in life. Have symptoms of thirst, tiredness, weight loss, urinating frequently and rapid breathing when condition becomes extreme. The person generally has normal weight or thin. There is some genetic predisposition but it’s not caused by a single gene. The onset is critical and needs urgent medical attention. It’s triggered by autoimmunity, a condition where the body mistakes the cells producing insulin for ‘foreign’ cells and destroys them as though they were an infection. It’s treated by use of insulin and lifestyle changes. Lifestyle changes are things like a healthy diet, exercising and not smoking. Type 1 diabetes affects about 0.2% of the population...
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...Approximately 17 million Americans have diabetes.(Lamb) As many as one-half are unaware they have it. This chronic disease causes serious health complications including renal failure, heart disease, stroke, and blindness. It is a condition in which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced. Then glucose in the blood is not able to be absorbed into the cells of the body.(Kishore) The cells in the human body need energy in order to function. Glucose is the body's primary energy source. It is a simple sugar resulting from the digestion of foods containing carbohydrates. It circulates in the blood from the foods that are digested as a ready energy source for any cells that need it. Insulin is a hormone or chemical produced by cells in the pancreas, it is located behind the stomach. It bonds to a receptor site on the outside of cell and goes into the cell through which glucose can enter. Glucose can be saved for later use by converting to concentrated energy sources like glycogen or fatty acids. When there is not enough insulin produced , glucose stays in the blood rather entering the cells. The body will attempt to dilute the high level of glucose in the blood, which called hyperglycemia. Hyperglycemia acts by drawing water out of the cells and into the bloodstream, to dilute the sugar and excrete it in the urine. People with undiagnosed diabetes to be constantly thirsty, drink large quantities of water, and urinate...
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...CHAPTER ONE : INTRODUCTION Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The chronic hyperglycemia of diabetes is associated with long-term damage, dysfunction, and failure of different organs, especially the eyes,kidneys,nerves,heart, and blood vessels. (ref ) Several pathogenic processes are involved in the development of diabetes. These range from autoimmune destruction of the B-cells of the pancreas with consequent insulin deficiency to abnormalities that result in resistance to insulin action. ( Harrison 1992 ) . Whereas type 2 DM is the most common of diabetes , its specific etiology is not yet known . Its frequency varies in different racial and ethnic subgroups and is often associated with a strong familial , likely genetic predisposition more than autoimmune type 1 DM ( Alberti & Zimmet 1998 )....
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