...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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...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. Those who have an even higher risk include Asian, Hispanic, African American, and Native. | Treatment for this type of diabetes include, maintaining a normal glucose level. Regular...
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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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...American Association of Diabetic Educators About Us Started in 1973, AADE is a nursing 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...
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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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...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 the symptom are subtle and not uncommon for example frequent urination, unusual thirst, extreme hunger, unusual weight loss, extreme fatigue and irritability. Type-two...
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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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...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 there is a rise in the blood sugar level. “Type 2 Diabetes: This disease is very common and is found in many people, this disease crops up when a person is middle aged and this disease is spreading very rapidly, the main reason of type2 diabetes is obesity, unhealthy diet and lack of exercise. In this case,...
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...Diabetes and Pregnancy HCS/245 Instructor September 10, 2012 Abstract Being pregnant is a very exciting time in a women’s life. The thoughts of bring a new life into the world can be exciting and scary at the same time. A woman can have diabetes before becoming pregnant and they can also develop diabetes during pregnancy, this called Gestational diabetes. In the past, women who were known to have diabetes were discouraged about becoming pregnant due to all the health problems for the mother and the health problems that a baby could develop before being born (WebMD, page 1). A few of the health problems for the mother would be: miscarriage, premature delivery, low blood glucose at delivery, eye problems, worsening kidney problems, and preeclampsia just to name a few. The health problems for the baby would be birth defects, prolonged jaundice, respiratory distress syndrome, and being born prematurely and all the problems that go along with being premature. Another common problem with babies of pregnant women with diabetes is that they have very large babies. This happens because the babies receive too much sugar from the mother and it turns to fat which in turn increases the size of the baby. This can make the baby to large to be delivered naturally and a cesarean delivery would then be necessary. As stated in WebMD, “once delivered, the baby could develop dangerously low blood sugar right after delivery because of high levels...
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...Type 2 diabetes, once known as adult-onset or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition that affects the way our body metabolizes sugar. With type 2 diabetes, the body either resists the effects of insulin — a hormone that regulates the movement of sugar into cells — or doesn't produce enough insulin to maintain a normal glucose level (Type 2 Diabetes, 2012). This condition is very prevalent in the United States with approximately 26 million Americans being affected (Stoppler, 2012). Of this 26 million, type 2 diabetes accounts for up to 95 percent of all cases (One-Third of Adults, 2006). However, even with these significant numbers, it’s found that about 2.8 percent of U.S. adults or one-third of those with diabetes, still are unaware of their condition. This is substantial considering that if left untreated, type 2 diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure, nerve damage, and over time, can be life-threatening. In an attempt to lower these numbers, the government, sponsored organizations, and other groups have developed websites explaining signs, symptoms, prevention, risk factors, etc. of type 2 diabetes. Nonetheless, are these websites beneficial? Are they easy to scroll through and find information, or could they be improved to better meet the needs of the average website browser? The first website I chose to critique was the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Overall, this website was very easy to browse through. They clearly...
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...that they have this disease. (CDC, 2007) Until they do, they have already developed life-threatening complications. According to the CDC the rates of Diabetes Type II are rising so quickly that they have declared the disease an epidemic. Complications may include blindness, kidney disease, nerve disease, heart and vascular disease and strokes."Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney failure, and leg amputations. In fact, it is the third leading cause of death in the United States." (Magee, 1999 p. 2) 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. Some causes of diabetes are heredity, being overweight, and problems with beta cells, which are located in the pancreas. Type II diabetes is most commonly seen in adults (another name for the disease is Adult Onset Diabetes). However, with poor diet, nutrition and lack of exercise there are and increasing number of children and adolescents developing type II diabetes. Diabetes mellitus type II is a metabolic disorder in which the cells in the body do not recognize and ignore the insulin produced. Insulin is a type of hormone that converts sugar, starches, and other types of foods into the energy that humans need every day. (CDC, 2007) Insulin is needed for the body to metabolize glucose for the body’s energy needs. Without glucose...
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...Prevention noted that diabetes is ranked seventh among the leading causes of deaths in America. There are three main types of diabetes that can affect a person. Type I, which usually has an effect on the younger population, Type II, which effects the population of people above 40, and gestational diabetes, which affects women during their third trimester of a pregnancy. With Type I diabetes, the pancreas produces little or no insulin in the body. Type I diabetics must use insulin injections on a daily basis. Type I diabetes usually affect children and young adults, but it can affect people of any age. Type I diabetes comes from the destruction of beta cells that are in the body. The cause of the beta cells' destruction has yet to be determined, but it is believed that it is caused by something that has gone wrong with the body's immune system. The problem with Type II diabetes is that the beta cells do not produce enough insulin in the body. As a result of this problem, the cells in the body do not react to the insulin in the body because they cannot admit glucose through the membranes of the cells. Scientists have yet to determine exactly what causes Type II diabetes, but they do know that it is caused by multiple factors. There are several factors, such as genetics, obesity, and physical inactivity that can increase a person's risk of developing Type II diabetes....
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...There are three types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes has absolute insulin insufficiency, type 2 diabetes insulin resistance with varying degrees of insulin secretory defects, gestational diabetes which emerges during pregnancy. There are multiple causes of diabetes which includes heredity, environment(infection, diet, toxins, stress), life style changes in genetically susceptible people and pregnancy.(Lippincott, 2005). Type 1 diabetes usually triggered by a viral infection, causes production of autoantibodies against the beta cells of the pancreas. The characteristics occur when more than 90% of the beta cells have been destroyed. Type 2 diabetes genetic factors are significant and the onset is accelerated by obesity and a sedentary life style and stress. Statistics of Juvenile diabetes As per CDC 23.6 million people in Us are living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes has affected 186,300 kids under 2o years. The death risk is 2 times greater for a person with diabetes. Around the globe every 10 seconds a person dies from dies from diabetic related complications, in that same 10 seconds , 2 people will develop diabetes. Diabetic statistics were so critical that the IDF declared November 14 as world diabetes day. There are serious complications of juvenile diabetes if not treated properly, such as diabetic ketoacidosis, gastroparesis. Nephropathy, neuropathy, dental issues, depression, various skin conditions such as infections, itching. Type 1,or juvenile...
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...Research has also discovered ways for preventing major diseases such as cancer and diabetes. Preventing awful effects in our environment and protecting the immune system is part of action plans researchers have discovered to play an important role in improved physical health and wellness. Physical Health It is important to get enough rest and sleep our body needs to rest to be able to function properly. Exercise is essential because it gives us strength, endurance, and a healthy body. That is why we should maintain a healthy weight so our body can fight other risk factors. Physical Health helps control weight and reduces the risk of Cardio-Vascular Disease (CVD) CVD disease (Donatelle, 2011). With exercise we can also reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and some cancers. But most of all it increase our chances of living longer and having better emotional health. Emotional Health People who are emotionally healthy are able to handle life's challenges, build strong relationships, and recover from setbacks from life. It requires effort stability to build and maintain emotional health. When you improve your emotional health you are rewarding yourself with enjoyment of life. With good emotional health comes a sense of contentment, a purpose for living, and a reason to laugh and have fun. You learn how to deal with stress better and the ability to learn new things, adapting to change. Also you gain self-confidence and an increased vision of your social health. Social...
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