Diabetes is a chronic issue and stressor is one of the components that an individual has to continually adjust. The nurse should acknowledge the stressor because after discharge patients feel alone and they should have proper resources (Husband, 1988). It is also stated that diagnosis of strengths of the patients is equally important as finding […]
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), uncontrolled levels of blood glucose remains the basic problem in patients with diabetes (ADA 2014). To prevent complication such as neuropathy, nephropathy, cardiovascular diseases, visual impairment, lower extremity diseases, and amputations, ADA has recommended having proper glycemic control, physical activity, medication, patient self-monitoring of blood glucose (Arlington, 2017). […]
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Get startedIntroduction Diabetes mellitus (diabetes) is a chronic condition in which the bodys capacity to deliver or react to the hormone insulin is inhibited. This results in the irregular breakdown of carbohydrates, and elevated or decreased glucose in the body. The side effects of high and low glucose can cause many serious, even life threatening conditions […]
This paper discusses eight published articles that explore results from research conducted using telehealth and its effect on diabetes management in adults. The articles vary in their modes of intervention. Most articles used traditional intervention such as an office visit for comparison. This paper examines all articles included to suggest that telehealth in general has […]
Abstract One hundred million Americans right now have either diabetes or pre-diabetes, that puts them at risk for amputations, heart disease and blindness. It is achievable to turn around this epidemic; the word “epidemic” comes from Old Greek: ‘epi’ means ‘on’, ‘demos’ means ‘people’, so an epidemic is something we study with sterile statistics, maps, […]
Abstract Type 2 diabetes is one of the most prevalent health complications in the United States, affecting over 20 million citizens and costing billions of dollars. As a result of this disease being one of the leading causes of death in the United States, it has forced millions of people to be hospitalized. Type 2 […]
Background/Introduction: GDM (gestational diabetes mellitus) is a disease that presents with carbohydrate intolerance and was initially discovered in pregnancy. In the majority of women, the postpartum glucose intolerance often gets back to normal levels, although there is a high risk of developing overt DM (diabetes mellitus) or impaired glucose tolerance later in life. Glycemic control […]
A product of Chinas rapid economic development is the transition in public health issues from infectious diseases to non-communicable diseases. Not only has urbanization changed Chinas economy, but it has also led to changes on the individual level. Personal lifestyle, diet, and social norms are a few of the main aspects that have led to […]
Hispanics/Latinos Health: Diabetes Type 2 diabetes is a worldwide health issue that many people struggle with and Hispanics/ Latinos is one of the largest groups affected. One study has been conducted on Hispanics/Latinos group in United States and findings focused on three main categories. These categories are following: diabetes self-care behaviors and challenges, challenges with […]
In 30 years, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), once considered an adult disease, has risen in children worldwide at an alarming rate. With T2D children are more at risk for other chronic health ailments and diseases. Children growing obese are more likely to remain obese into adulthood, to have Type 2 diabetes, to suffer cardiovascular problems, […]
Worldwide, the United States is known for its large portion sizes, low activity levels, and most especially its fatty, greasy, American food that has foreigners dumbfounded. Overall, compared to Mexicans, U.S populations had greater intakes of saturated fat, sugar, dessert and salty snacks, pizza and French fries, low-fat meat and fish, high-fiber bread, and low-fat […]
From the above literature review, it is evident that nurses play a significant role in the management of diabetes. One of them is that nurses Offer support services to the diabetes patients since self-management is a complex process which requires professional input. According to Bostrm et al (2014), the role of the professional nurse has […]
Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people around the world. It changes the lifestyle of those it inflicts, to where they are incapable of doing certain things. Diabetes is a disease that there are different types of. Type 1 Diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, is when your body cannot produce the hormone […]
The day start with waking up and getting out of bed. Followed by heading to the bathroom to check the blood sugar. If the reading is too high, then an injection of insulin is needed to lower the blood sugar. Once breakfast has been eaten, then check the blood sugar again to make sure the […]
Statistics from the United States Department of Agriculture have shown that demand for healthy, organic food has been steadily rising over the past decade. This increase in demand has led to more stores offering a wider variety of healthy food options. Although shopping for healthier food is becoming easier, deciding how healthy a particular food […]
Diabetes is one of many leading causes of death. Even though type 2 can be preventable it tends to keep rising throughout these years. Throughout this essay I will explain diabetes and causes of this disease, as well as how to avoid diabetes and what you can do to be healthier. This disease has caused […]
Its certainly possible for diabetic kids to be great athletes, but they walk a tightrope (Bekx) Some of the best athletes not only have a battle on the field while playing their sport, but they also fight the battle to closely monitor their bodies because of their diabetes. Ron Santo and Jay Cutler are both […]
Defining Diabetes Diabetes is a disease in which the the bodys ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, meaning difference in metabolism and having high levels of sugar in your blood or urine. Theres two types of Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes and Type 2 Diabetes. What causes Type 1 diabetes is […]
With the growing global epidemic of type 2 diabetes, people can do their part to avoid becoming a statistic of this disease. This disease is preventable with important daily routines. Among them include exercise, managing a healthy diet, increasing fiber intake, and maintaining a good sleep schedule. My initial diagnosis of this disease was anger […]
Abstract The objective of the research proposal in this paper is to analyze the development of type two diabetes in Latinos born in the United States, and/ or living in the United States for 3-5 years, and how it compares to the development of type two diabetes in Latinos born/ living outside the United States. […]
Metabolism is an essential process of chemical reactions, needed for energy, that occurs inside the cells that function throughout the body. One of the most widespread metabolic diseases is diabetes. Diabetes is considered a chronic disease with several pathogenic processes that, range from autoimmune destruction of the -cells of the pancreas with consequent insulin deficiency […]
The Psychological Effects of Diabetes on Patients Currently, a disease is ravaging America as it turns into an epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC; 2017), in 2015, there were approximately 23.25 Americans that were diagnosed with diabetes. This number has been climbing steadily for over a century. An epidemic as fast growing […]
Abstract This essay details the causes of type 2 diabetes and describes what kind of behavior can effectively improve or prevent type 2 diabetes. The essay cites three studies to prove that physical status, especially obesity increases the likelihood of having diabetes. Secondly, psychological pressure and eating habits are among the influencing factors. In addition […]
According to Husband (1988) planning is the most crucial phase where a nurse looks into all the aspects, concerns and/or problems are identified, and information is shared concerns and/or problems are identified and information is shared. Diabetes is a chronic issue and stressor is one component that an individual has to continually adjust. It is […]
Have you ever wondered why diseases come to be? Diseases exist all around the world, and no one ever wants to get diagnosed by one. Diabetes is one of the many diseases that is a big problem that has affected plenty of people. The average of people who have diabetes is due to poor health, […]
Since the early 2000s, Maine has seen quite a substantial rise in immigrant and refugee population growth. To put it into perspective, the total population in Portland, Maine between 2000 to 2010 had increased only by 3% while the racial and ethnic minority population in Portland had increased by 80% (____). Maine has typically admitted […]
Type I Diabetes Mellitus Type I Diabetes Mellitus simply state is having too much glucose in the blood. Unfortunately, it is not such a simple disease. Type I diabetes is the most dangerous to have and it used to mean an early death to those diagnosed with it. It is usually in the emergency room […]
The Ojibway are an indigenous group of people who reside in Canada. These individuals share similar beliefs with the people from the neighboring Cree region. Their culture and traditions have persisted despite efforts to modernize the region. They hold a peculiar belief about food where they have grouped foods into two categories. The first category […]
