Appendix E Hca 240

Keisha Franklin
10/05/2013
Hca/240

Appendix E

*Form of Diabetes

Type 1: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

*Age of onset

Usually prior to age 30

*Defects in insulin and effects on glucose metabolism

In type 1 diabetes, there’s insufficient insulin to let glucose into the cells, so sugar builds up in your bloodstream. The condition is therefore stabilized by giving insulin into the bloodstream. When the insulin levels are low, the liver converts stored glycogen into glucose.

*Risk factors

There aren’t many known risk factors for type 1 diabetes through researchers continue to find new possibilities. Some known risk factors include: your family history, Genetics, the presence of certain genes indicates an increase risk developing type 1 diabetes and finally geography.

*Prevention and treatment

Patients seeking treatment for type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) require life long insulin therapy. Most require 2 or more injections of insulin daily, with doses adjusted on the basis of self monitoring of blood glucose levels.

*Form of diabetes

Type II: Noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

*Age of onset

Usually after age 45
*Defects in insulin and effects on glucose metabolism

Defects in insulin in type II diabetes is the impaired ability of insulin to enter the cells. The effect of this on glucose metabolism is that glucose will not be converted into a form of energy that the body needs because it is the main source of energy for the cells.

*Risk factors

Risk factors for type II diabetes can develop Kidney problems. You are at risk if you suffer from high blood pressure, been diagnosed with heart disease, African Americans ,Hispanic, Native, and Asians are at higher risk for diabetes.

*Prevention and Treatment

Diabetes treatment aims to maintain blood sugar at levels as close to normal as possible. Regular medical care is essential for preventing or delaying complications. Regular physical activity and maintain a healthy weight can reduce your chance of developing type II diabetes. Patients who were overweight were labeled as pre-diabetes, lifestyle changes reduced the incidence of diabetes for up to seven years.