production of insulin‚ or because of the body’s cells that do not respond properly to insulin‚ or both. Approximately 90% of all cases of diabetes worldwide are type 2 diabetes. It is a long-term metabolic disorder that is characterized by lack of sensitivity to insulin by the cells of the body. Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1)‚ a NAD+-dependent histone deacetylase which regulates glucose/lipid metabolism through its deacetylase activity on many substrates. SIRT1 plays a major role in regulating insulin secretion and protects
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Alas Campus Indang‚ Cavite VISION A premier university in historic Cavite recognized for excellence in the development of morally upright and globally competitive individuals. College of Nursing DIABETES MELITUS TYPE II WITH PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY Presented by: III BSN 2 GROUP 7 Members Dimaranan‚ Jocelyn P. Dones‚ Paola Judith T. Espinelli‚ Raycie P. Fauni‚ Leslie L. Ganio‚ Marc Joseph V. Gonzales‚ Diane Joyce V. Ilagan‚ Janine P. Jayomana‚ Ereca S. Lacay‚ Angelie B. Leoro
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In chapter three‚ we began the study of the self‚ which is the process of internalizing and acting from social perspectives that we learn through communication‚ according to the text. The self is something that is constantly developing and changing because it arises from communication with others. According to Wood‚ our families are usually the first important influence on how we see ourselves. Early on our parents or guardians communicate direct definition‚ identity scripts‚ and attachment styles
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hormonal system thus‚ leading to Diabetes type 1 and 2 occurring when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin to regulate glucose levels‚ pancreaitis which is inflammation of the pancreas due to smoking and excess amount of alcohol consumption. Disruption of the digestive system affect the development of biles in the ducts and dysfunction of the gallbladder as well as other factors that may all lead to pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic carcinoma is cancer of the pancreas. It is consider a malignant
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Prostate cancer is a form of cancer that develops in the prostate‚ a gland in the male reproductive system. Most prostate cancers are slow growing; however‚ there are cases of aggressive prostate cancers.[1] The cancer cells may metastasize (spread) from the prostate to other parts of the body‚ particularly the bones and lymph nodes. Prostate cancer may cause pain‚ difficulty in urinating‚ problems during sexual intercourse‚ or erectile dysfunction. Other symptoms can potentially develop during later
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mellitus is a condition in which the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin (needed by the body to convert glucose energy) leading to high blood glucose levels (Fusco‚ Gonzales‚ & Yeung‚ 2015). There are two types of diabetes‚ type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes (Westerberg‚ 2013). Type 1 diabetes is caused by the bodies inability to produce insulin as opposed to type 2 diabetes which is caused by inadequate insulin production or absorption (Fusco et al.‚ 2015). Type 1 diabetics require insulin
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Bone Cancer Bone cancer is when there is an abnormal growth in the amount of tissue in a bone. These strange growths can be either benign or malignant‚ but usually malignant. There are two types of bone cancer; primary and secondary. In primary bone cancer‚ the cancer had actually started in the cells of the bone‚ whilst in secondary‚ the cancer has started in a different area and traveled through the body to the bone. The three main types of bone cancer are osteosarcomas‚ Ewing’s sarcomas‚ and
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Type 2 Diabetes Speech: What is type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin‚ this means that the person is therefore resistant to insulin or their body does not know how to react to it. The function of insulin for those who don’t know is to control blood glucose levels. Symptoms of type 2 diabetes include: Hunger Thirst Loss of eyesight Extreme fatigue Headaches Urination frequently Weight loss (even though you are feeling hungry and
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3 December 2010 Brain Cancer in Children Brain Cancer is a common disease amongst children today. There is a lot of information concerning brain cancer‚ available to anyone who wishes to learn more of the disease. There are different types of brain tumors. As a matter of fact‚ there are over 100 types of brain tumors! Cancers of the brain are the result of abnormal growth of cells in the brain. They also can arise from organs that contain cancer cells which have spread to the brain
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since 1982. Global warnings over diabetes increase. Research carried out by the International Diabetes Federation (2009) reveals that around 314 million people‚ equating to 8.2% of the global adult population‚ may have impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) which is a condition that often precedes the development of diabetes. The incidence of diabetes in Malaysia is similar to other countries in the world (Malaysian Diabetes Association‚ 2009). Diabetes Mellitus is one of the commonest chronic illnesses
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