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 […]
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 […]
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Get startedThe body is a powerful mechanism that reads and dilates the food that is eaten each day. Once food is eaten and digested in the stomach the body understands the composition. The food that is eaten gives our bodies the information that is needed to perform properly. In order for diabetics to be healthy they […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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). […]
Introduction In the recent past, there have been so many cases of diabetes and about 9% of the world has had problems dealing with this disease. Diabetes has affected both the developed and the developing world while the women become the most affected individuals. The western lifestyle has been so much been blamed for the […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Introduction 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 […]
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 […]
The disease I wish to discuss is type- 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This illness affects many, and the development of new cases continue to grow at an alarming rate. Along with the 26 million estimated to be living with T2DM, an astounding 79 million currently live with prediabetes (Moses, Mawby & Philips, 2003). These numbers […]
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 […]
Hypoglycemia occurs when the blood glucose levels go below 4mmol/ (72mg/dL). It is characterized by reduced plasma glucose concentration to low levels which may induce symptoms associated with low blood sugar such as changes in mental status or even stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. The condition usually occurs as a result of abnormalities in […]
The rates of diabetes as well continual illnesses like type 2 obesity, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, cancer, and stroke continue to grow in America as well as other westernized nations. Same pattern are seen in Guam, a territory of America in the pacific. In 2004, 41% of adults in Guam were having usual weight, although the […]
This is a case study on a male adult from New Zealand who is aged 62 years. He was the only child in his family and he is blessed with two daughters and one son. He is retired and a widow. After several falls at his home, he decided to check into a care facility. […]
Introduction Nursing practitioners with effective reasoning skills always have a positive impact on the patient’s outcome. Conversely, nurses with poor clinical reasoning skills have a high potential of failing to detect the impending patient deterioration either from drug-body interactions or normal “failure to rescue.” These issues have resulted in increased number of escalating healthcare complaints […]
Children’s obesity has tripled during recent years, and twenty-five percent of the people affected by it are under nineteen years of age, and that’s according to a study made by Green Planet (the largest independent publishing platform that focuses on sustainable food, animal welfare issues, environmental protection, and green living and the biggest plant-based food […]
What is Vegetarianism? Recently, vegetarian diets made lots of controversies, but there was no clear answer that sets what’s right and what’s wrong about it till now. First, let’s get to know its concept; the idea of vegetarianism is mainly about curbing your intake on meat. Most vegetarians adopt this diet due to a variety […]
