Diabetic Retinopathy‚ which is loss of vision and blindness‚ happens when tiny blood vessels grow in the eye‚ and the high concentration of glucose in fluid that are around the eye makes them fragile. Tiny bulges can be developed in the retina and it can develop in other areas in the eye‚ and if they start to leak or burst‚ the fluid and blood can spread throughout the eye. After it starts spreading‚ blood clot and scar tissue can start to form in front of the retina‚ which prevents light from hitting
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insulin or only makes a very small amount. Without insulin‚ glucose cannot enter into your cells which need to burn glucose for energy. Some people are born with the genes‚ but only some will develop it. While there is no such thing as a good or bad diabetic‚ some individuals have very wide‚ unsteady swings in blood sugars. This happens when their bodies have extreme responses to food‚ medication and stress. These swings and glucose levels can produce ketones. Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes are; frequent
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adults‚ especially in those in their late 30s and early 40s. Unlike people with Type 2 DM‚ those with Type 1 DM are generally not obese and may present initially with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). The distinguishing characteristic of a patient with Type 1 DM is that if his or her insulin is withdrawn‚ ketosis and eventually ketoacidosis develop. Therefore‚ patients are dependent on exogenous insulin. (Vanelli et al: 2007) Treatment of Type 1 DM in a young child requires a multidisciplinary approach
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Introduction to Diabetes Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by high blood sugar (glucose) levels that result from defects in insulin secretion‚ or its action‚ or both. Diabetes mellitus‚ commonly referred to as diabetes was first identified as a disease associated with "sweet urine‚" and excessive muscle loss in the ancient world. Elevated levels of blood glucose (hyperglycemia) lead to spillage of glucose into the urine‚ hence the term sweet urine. Normally‚ blood
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1. Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) or type 1 is when the pancreas will produce little or no insulin‚ therefore requiring injections of insulin to control diabetes and prevent ketoacidosis. All patients with this type of diabetes need insulin to survive (Deakins 34). Five to ten percent of all diabetic patients have IDDM. Usual presentation is rapid with classical symptoms of polydipsia (increased thirst)‚ polyphagia (increased hunger)‚ polyuria (increased urination)‚ and weight loss. IDDM
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Diabetes‚ what is it? Diabetes is defined by Wikipedia “as a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar‚ either because the body does not produce enough insulin‚ or because cells do not respond to the insulin that is produced.” Diabetes is a chronic debilitating disease that affects over 8 percent of the American population‚ however‚ with diet‚ exercise and medication‚ it is controllable and patients can live a long meaningful life with type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes
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Nursing Management of Patient with Type 1 DM A.R.‚ a 61-year-old female from Project 4 Quezon City with a medical history chronic renal failure‚ The patient was scheduled to have her wound stitches removed. When suddenly she felt dizziness with cold clammy skin and uncontrolled urination. Usually patient with diabetes mellitus complains of dizziness and body weakness. Pathophysiology The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes mellitus are vague and the causes may be related
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renal failure‚ toxic ingestion [pic] Predominantly respiratory alterations in acid-base balance are managed by controlling ventilation. Metabolic changes are managed by treating the underlying problem‚ e.g.: hypoxia‚ shock‚ infection‚ diabetic ketoacidosis‚ inborn error of metabolism‚ etc. The use of alkali‚ e.g. bicarbonate‚ is controversial: there is evidence that it can be detrimental. However‚ in severe acidosis‚
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What is diabetes? Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases where the body’s pancreas does not produce enough insulin or does not properly respond to insulin produced‚ resulting in high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. There are several different types of diabetes‚ but the most common forms are type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Both impact glucose levels‚ and if left untreated‚ can cause many complications What is type 1 diabetes? Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can occur at any age‚ but is most commonly
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Willing to learn and comply with the diet recommended as long she does not have to give all of her regular foods. Patient/ Family Centered Goals 1. Patient & family will be able to identify the S/S of hypoglycemia‚ hyperglycemia‚ & ketoacidosis 2. Patient & family will be able to explain how to administer insulin using proper technique 3. Patient & family will understand the importance of maintaining a proper diet 4. Patient & family will understand the precautions
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