with diabetes. An additional 79 million that's 1 in 3 Americans have pre-diabetes which puts them at an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is a silent epidemic in this country and one quarter of those who have it don't know it. Undiagnosed, this deadly disease can lead to devastating complications including blindness, amputation, heart attack and stroke. (American Diabetes Association, 2011). In North Carolina, 6.9 out of every 100 adults in North Carolina has diabetes, ranking
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----------------------- Topical Outline I. Difference between Type I and Type II Diabetes. II. Medication- Purpose and Administration III. Glucose monitoring IV. Proper skin and foot care V. Diabetic Emergencies VI. Control/Improve blood glucose levels Objectives: By the end of the health teaching presentation, participants will be able to: ❖ Describe the difference between Type I and Type II Diabetes. (Cognitive) ❖ Describe the diabetic medication(s) they are prescribed and
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heart disease and stroke. Regular physical activity — at least 30 to 60 minutes most days of the week — can lower blood pressure by 4 to 9 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). * Noninsulin-Dependent Diabetes. By reducing body fat, physical activity can help to prevent and control this type of diabetes. Exercise makes it easier to control your blood glucose (blood
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Glucose Regulation Glucose Regulation Case Study What point should the nurse focus on regarding the importance of foot care for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus? Educating the patient on how the disease process affects the feet can lead to proper self-care. Blood vessels in the feet become compromised, causing a decrease in potential blood flow circulation. Motor neurons are compromised as well causing a decrease in pain sensation. Patients should be taught to examine feet including
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daughter, wife not able to speak fluent English, and a chronic disease of diabetes to manage. In order to manage all of the many stress and obstacles Mr. Duran is currently facing the two theories mentioned will help in planning care and assisting the family. Presented in the case study is Mr. Juan Duran a Mexican American from Chula Vista, California. The patient is married and a navy veteran who has been diagnosed with diabetes. Due to his limited eye sight, Mr. Duran has had a difficult time performing
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Diabetes [Name of Author] [Name of Institution] Question 1 The key area which must be considered for conducting initial assessments for Jazminder is the identification of hyperglycemia. It is recommended that her glucose concentrations for plasma must be measured. A two-hour post load glucose test or an FPG test is recommended by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and WHO for patient susceptible of developing diabetes. Assessment of diabetes is also done through HbA1c in which the
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Diabetes: the most common disease that runs in my family A Research Paper Presented In partial Fulfillment of the Course PE 211 04 Health Principles To Professor Earl Henry December 4, 2013 Health Principles December 4, 2013 Abstract Diabetes is a disease that runs on my mother’s side of the family. This paper will pull out the different types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Each type has different symptoms that will show the requirements of receiving diabetes. Diabetes can be treated
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Critique Diabetes Education Guideline Simmons College Patient and staff education is an important component of the healthcare field. It is seen as a necessary tool to fight disease progression. One particular disease where education has a strong impact is Diabetes. Among the many areas that require education, disease management, medication administration and self-care checks are paramount in slowing the progression and neurologic sequelae that most often follows this diagnosis. Therefore,
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Artificial Pancreas ; The pancreas is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates. It is both an endocrine gland producing several important hormones, as well as an exocrine gland, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that pass to the small intestine. These enzymes help in the further breakdown of the carbohydrates, protein, and fat. Digestion is the process of breaking down food into molecules small enough for the body to absorb. 1. The mouth
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ENGLISH FOR ORAL PRESENTATION ELC 590 Name: Muhammad Aiman Bin Shahfri ID No: 2014142551 Group: AD228 4B Topic: CHILDHOOD OBESITY Central Idea: I. Causes of Childhood Obesity II. Effects of Childhood Obesity III. Prevention of Childhood Obesity Submitted to: Pn. Mastura Misdan Submission Date: 6th November 2015 Color Coding ARTICLE 1 GENERAL INTERNET JOURNAL ARTICLE 2 GENERAL
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