Introduction According to Johnson and Raterink (2009)‚ Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major global chronic health issue. Though‚ it is found that the condition is largely preventable as many of the risk factors for developing the disease such as excess weight‚ poor diet‚ inactivity‚ smoking and excessive alcohol consumption‚ are modifiable behaviours (Australian Bureau of Statistics‚ 2011). A client newly diagnosed with Type 2 DM may be unaware that the illness can be effectively self-managed
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Currently‚ there are many different medications that treat diabetes. Most people who are diagnosed with Type II diabetes are given medication instead of insulin. In most cases‚ a combination of drugs are used. These drugs work with the body to increase insulin production and make it easier for the body to eliminate glucose. Sulfonylureas are one of the most popular drugs used to treat diabetes. There are several different types of this drug on the market‚ the most popular being Glucotrol. These
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Informative Speech Speech Title: Type 2 Diabetes Topic: How to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience of the two ways to prevent Type 2 Diabetes. Central Idea: In order to prevent Type 2 Diabetes one must stay fit and stay active. Introduction: 24 million. More than 24 million Americans in the United States alone have Diabetes. Of those‚ about 6 million don ’t even know it. According to the Diabetes Division of the CDC (Center of Disease
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Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar levels that result from defects in insulin secretion‚ or its action‚ or both. Diabetes mellitus‚ commonly referred to as diabetes which was first identified as a disease associated with "sweet urine‚" and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world. Elevated levels of blood glucose lead to spillage of glucose into the urine‚ hence the term sweet urine. The most common form of diabetes is Type II‚ It
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Cancer VS. Diabetes Cancer and Diabetes are common diseases although no one can really explain why. These diseases have more differences than similarities‚ but can have the same outcome if not taken care of properly. Cancer ranks the second leading cause of death‚ while diabetes rank number seven on the fatality scale worldwide. There is evidence that says people with diabetes are at a greater risk for many forms of cancer. Studies show
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This test is used to screen for Gestational Diabetes and is usually performed at about 26 -28 weeks * The test requires you to have a very sweet glucose drink and then return for a blood test exactly one hour later. * You are not required to fast but you can have a light breakfast or meal prior to the test. Do not over indulge in sweet foods and drinks prior to the test. * If you are having the test at Suite 6 go there on your way before your scheduled appointment time here. * Come
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Diabetes: The blood glucose concentration of the body is monitored and controlled by the Pancreas. The Pancreas produces the hormone insulin‚ which increases the body’s cells uptake of glucose from the blood. However; sometimes a person is unable to regulate the concentration of glucose in their blood because their Pancreas does not produce the right amount of insulin. This is called Diabetes. Causes of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes: Type 1 diabetes occurs by the pancreas not being able to produce
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After meeting with Y.L and discussing management therapies the physician decides to start multiple dose injection of insulin therapy and have the patient count carbohydrate intake. Y.L. is scheduled for education classes and is to work with the diabetes team to get her BG under control. 1. Identify the
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iabetes case study Psycosocial Effects of diabetes Substantial literature documents the prevalence and course of psychiatric disorders‚ particularly affective and anxiety disorders‚ in adults with diabetes . Research findings have demonstrated that depression is more common in patients with diabetes than in the general population; at least 15% of patients have clinical depression . Findings indicate that depression is associated with worse glycemic control and health complications ‚ as well
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From: Secretary of Health‚ Mexico Maternal Health‚ Gestational Diabetes Introduction: Diabetes has become the number one killer in Mexico in the last decade and a half; 14% of all deaths in our country can be attributed to this disorder. Gestational diabetes can be linked to up to one third of those deaths. Gestational diabetes especially impacts those in low-income or rural areas‚ who lack the access to basic technology like glucometers necessary to diagnose altered blood glucose levels. Older
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