...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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...There are two types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes, which is five percent of the total number of diabetes cases, is caused by a deficiency of the hormone, Insulin. It is produced by the pancreas. Insulin regulates blood sugar levels (glucose). It is not known as to why people develop Type 1 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is a little different in the fact that it can usually be prevented. Type 2 diabetes is due to the body being unable to respond or it becomes resistant to insulin. Blood sugar levels may be high, low, or regular. The pancreas tries to make more insulin to make up for irregular levels of glucose. The cells that make the insulin become tired or the body then becomes resistant to the insulin. There are many complications that go along with diabetes. Heart attacks, loss of limbs, strokes, blindness, and kidney failure are just a few of the things that could be prevented if you never got diabetes in the first place. Diabetes is a very serious and sometimes deadly disease. There are certain risk factors to diabetes. Genetics plays a role in increasing the chances for contracting diabetes, however, these chances can be greatly reduced by maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating correctly, and exercising regularly Lack of physical activity and excess body fat are a major cause of diabetes. If a person chooses to be inactive on a daily basis their chances increase greatly. A person should exercise at least three hours a week to prevent...
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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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...upbringing? I was growing up spending most of time in my mother’s small clinic. Mother alone diagnost symptoms and prescribe medication for the patient. when I was finally older enough to help mother in her clinic, she was thrilled to have me as a little helper. I’ve witness a lot of pain and suffer. I’ve seen the terminal cancer patient lying there in pain, begging to die. I’ve heard the scream of women give birth to a child. I’ve seen mothers crying hysterically because her child is severely injured. I have always wished that I could help them. My father had type 1 diabetic. He was my long term patient until I came to US in 1999. Mother taught me how to give insulin injection to my father. And monitoring father’s diet. Father past away 2004. Please tell us about your career goals and any plans you may have for graduate study. I wish to become a pharmacist specialized in diabetic. Most common type 2 diabetic is a chronic disease that can be cure with cautiously monitoring and adjusting diet plus exercise. Who was the most influential person in your life? How did this person make you want to become better? That is certainly my mother. I admired her; she’s a hard working woman with a kindest heart. Mother works more than 10 hours day, 7 days a week. she never took a day off, even on the new years eve. There were few regular patients that did not have money to pay. Mother always help them for free. 10. Are there any ways in which your student "career" has...
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...juvenile incidence of type 1 diabetes has increased by 37% during the last decade according to the research of the CEO of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). For instance, nowadays in Australia there are more than 140,000 people with this awful disease. At present it is one of the most frequent chronic illnesses in children, occurring more often than cancer, cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy combined." [...] It is necessary to take about 6 insulin injections every day for people with type 1 diabetes all the life long in order to stay alive. Besides, these people must also test their blood glucose levels about four times every day (Gale, 2002, p.588-594). Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, not can it be managed by diet or other lifestyle choices alone. Type 1 diabetes ravages almost every organ in the body. Most of people who have type 1 diabetes for more than 20 years suffer from tragic health problems, such as: kidney failure, blindness, nerves damage, amputations and heart attack. [...] Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong disease that can strike anyone. As long as insulin permits a person to be alive, it does not cure diabetes nor can it prevent severe health problems. That is why it is vital to continue to support research to find a cure for diabetes, and to reduce the percentage of children who have this disease. The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation has given over $800,000 for medical research into type 1 diabetes having sold jelly babies...
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...Subject area: Diabetes • What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes is when the body does not produce insulin, usually children and young adults are diagnosed with this disease. Roach, D. P. (2011, November 20). American diabetic association. Retrieved from http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/type-1/ • What is Type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes is when the body's cells ignore the insulin or the body does not produce enough insulin. Bryan, S. (2011, January 26). American diabetes association. Retrieved from http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/type-2/ • Briefly describe how to distinguish between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. Type 1 is when you are insulin dependent and you are born without a functioning pancreas. Type 2 Diabetes can be controlled through diet and exercise. • What are the current statistics for type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes is more common in the following ethnicities Latinos, African Americans, Pacific Islanders, Native Americans, Hawaiian Natives, and Asian Americans. 8.3% of the population has diabetes and nearly 7 million are undiagnosed. 0.26% of adolescence under the age of 20 have Type 2 Diabetes. (06 M). Retrieved from http://localtvwghp.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/diabetes-statistics.pdf • How can type 2 Diabetes be prevented? (cite a source and explain it in your own words) Almost half of people with IGT (impaired glucose tolerance) end up developing Type 2 Diabetes in their lifetime. This means that...
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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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...Running head: DIABETES MELLITUS Diabetes Mellitus ADN DMRN 122 L Medical Surgical II September 6th, 2011 DIABETES MELLITUS Abstract Diabetes is a disease that affects 18.2 million people in the United States alone. This disease results when there is a high level of sugar in the blood for an extended period of time. Diet, exercise, pills and insulin injections can control it. There are three main types of diabetes--Type I, which affects primarily the younger population; Type II, which primarily affects the population above 40; and gestational diabetes, which affects women during the third trimester of their pregnancy. While scientists do not know what causes diabetes, they do know that it is caused from a variety of factors that can vary from person to person. Examples of these factors are heredity, being overweight, and problems with beta cells, which are located in the pancreas. Diabetes can result in blurred vision, retinopathy, nerve problems, dry skin, and kidney issues. Diet plays a major role in the prevention of these problems. Sugar concentration in the blood is a major factor for diabetics, so understanding the sugar content of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates is essential. The goal from a diet perspective is to control your sugar in your bloodstream in such a way that the insulin in your...
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...Diabetes Working Group White Paper Avalere Health LLC on behalf of the Diabetes Working Group January 23, 2012 Table of Contents Authors.......................................................................................................................................... 3 Acknowledgments ......................................................................................................................... 4 Executive Summary ...................................................................................................................... 5 Provider Survey ......................................................................................................................... 6 Standards of Care Economic Model .......................................................................................... 7 Recommendations .................................................................................................................... 8 Care Management ................................................................................................................................ 8 Payment Reform ................................................................................................................................... 9 Workforce Supply ............................................................................................................................... 10 Background and Role of the Diabetes Working Group ............................
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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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...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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...For the ATI simulation, I had a patient who was diagnosed with type one diabetes. Throughout the plan of care, I had to teach the family about the disease process, how to administer insulin, how to check blood sugar levels, and talk about preventative measures to avoid long term complications of the disease such as nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy. I feel that the information was shared in a manner that both the patient and parent were both able to understand. There was some confusion on how to draw up and administer insulin when a short and long acting insulin are combined. After following the regular insulin administration steps such as washing hands, gathering supplies, and cleaning the tops of the insulin vials, it was time to teach....
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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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...1.1 Causes and Risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus 1.1.1 Causes of Diabetes Mellitus (Pasqualotto, Alberton, & Frigeri, 2012), (HR, R Nagratna, 2013) Heredity Overweight or obese Age Autoimmunity 1.1.2 Risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus (Bauters et al., 2003) Stress Diet 1.2 Sign and Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus The signs and symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus are given as follows. 1.3 Classic symptoms of DM (Golbidi & Laher, 2010) Polyuria Polydipsia Polyphagia 1.3.1 Clinical Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus(Bos & Agyemang, 2013),(Timper & Donath, 2012) Lethargy, Stupor(Numbness), Weight loss; Eat much and not grow Smell of acetone(Lack of Emotion), Nausea and Vomiting, Abdominal pain as well as cramping Kussmaul...
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...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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