Healthcare in America
Diabetes Case Study
August 14, 2014
Dr. June Stahl
Diabetes Case Study
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that affects many people throughout the world. Disease management is focused around diet, medication, and constant monitoring of blood sugar levels. In the case study of Angelo Reyes, his diabetes management has been under control. Over the next few weeks, changes in his life cause an alteration in the management of his chronic disease. In Angelo’s case study, the reader can identify opportunities for the nurse educator to provide information regarding diet, rest, stress management, open communication, and medication administration. Moreover, it will identify what happens to the human body when diabetes management is not followed and its effects on the body, including psychosocial and physiological effects. It will provide information on the incidence of Diabetes in the U.S. It will help the reader identify areas of concern in patients living with diabetes. Thus, the reader will be prepared to provide better care for patients.
“Approximately 8% of all adults in the United States have diabetes, and the percentage is proportionally higher in Hispanic, American Indian, and African American populations” (Redman, 2007, page 106). Type 1 diabetes accounts for about 5% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes (Centers for Disease Control, 2012). Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S (National Conference of State Legislatures, 2014). “From 1990 through 2010, the annual number of new cases of diagnosed diabetes almost tripled” (Centers for Disease Control, 2012, page 4). The rise in the incidence of type 2 diabetes cases is associated with increases in obesity, decreases in leisure-time, physical activity, and the aging of the U.S. population. “A 2010 CDC study projected that as many as one of three U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue” (Centers for Disease Control, 2012, page 4).
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August 14, 2014
Dr. June Stahl
Diabetes Case Study
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease that affects many people throughout the world. Disease management is focused around diet, medication, and constant monitoring of blood sugar levels. In the case study of Angelo Reyes, his diabetes management has been under control. Over the next few weeks, changes in his life cause an alteration in the management of his chronic disease. In Angelo’s case study, the reader can identify opportunities for the nurse educator to provide information regarding diet, rest, stress management, open communication, and medication administration. Moreover, it will identify what happens to the human body when diabetes management is not followed and its effects on the body, including psychosocial and physiological effects. It will provide information on the incidence of Diabetes in the U.S. It will help the reader identify areas of concern in patients living with diabetes. Thus, the reader will be prepared to provide better care for patients.
“Approximately 8% of all adults in the United States have diabetes, and the percentage is proportionally higher in Hispanic, American Indian, and African American populations” (Redman, 2007, page 106). Type 1 diabetes accounts for about 5% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes (Centers for Disease Control, 2012). Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S (National Conference of State Legislatures, 2014). “From 1990 through 2010, the annual number of new cases of diagnosed diabetes almost tripled” (Centers for Disease Control, 2012, page 4). The rise in the incidence of type 2 diabetes cases is associated with increases in obesity, decreases in leisure-time, physical activity, and the aging of the U.S. population. “A 2010 CDC study projected that as many as one of three U.S. adults could have diabetes by 2050 if current trends continue” (Centers for Disease Control, 2012, page 4).
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