which the pancreas no longer produces enough insulin or cells stop responding to the insulin that is produced‚ so that glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed into the cells of the body”(Farflex). There have been many advances in the technology of diabetic supplies; this includes the insulin pump. “Insulin pumps are a medical device used for the administration of insulin in the treatment of diabetes mellitus‚ also known as continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy”(Wikipedia). The advantages
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CCN1033 English for Academic Studies (Social Sciences) II Semester 2‚ 2012-13 Hong Kong Community College CCN1033 English for Academic Studies (Social Sciences) II Tentative Teaching Plan Semester Two 2012/13 Subject Leader Ms Agnes PUI (Office: HHB-1640‚ Tel: 3746-0633‚ email: ccagnes@hkcc-polyu.edu.hk) Subject Lecturers Ms Natalie CHAN (Office: HHB-1641‚ Tel: 3746-0337‚ email: ccnat@hkcc-polyu.edu.hk) Ms Toby CHIU (Office: HHB-1643‚ Tel: 3746-0895‚ email: cctobyc@hkcc-polyu.edu.hk) Dr Jessica
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Background: Diabetic cardiomyopathy (DCM) describes diabetes-associated changes in the structure and function of the myocardium‚ in the absence of coronary atherosclerosis and hypertension. Cardiovascular complications (hypertrophy‚ oxidative stress‚ inflammation and fibrosis) are the major cause of mortality and morbidity in diabetic patients. Ample of evidence have indicated that 11β-HSD1-mediated intracellular cortisol production may have a pathogenic role in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and
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Case Study Two a Holistic Teaching Plan This paper will discuss a holistic teaching plan for a middle age man with diabetes. Included in this paper will be the assessments needed to confirm the patient’s full needs are met. This nurse will be ensuring the patient’s wiliness to make changes. Teaching new life long changes will also be sure to include cultural and spiritual needs. Lastly‚ the paper will be covering a summary of the patient’s medication regimen and any drug interactions. Assessing
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One of the principles for drug administration is right to refuse. Patient has a right to refuse any treatment allocated for her or himself. For example‚ Muslim diabetic patient may refuse to accept the use of porcine derived drugs and prefer bovine derived drugs for religious purposes. Refusal or treatment not only related to drug administration but often involve a complex issue such as refusal of blood transfusions. When a nurse deal with these kind of issues‚ an accurate documentation is needed
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Diabetic macular edema is a serious complication of Diabetes Milletus‚ with a prevalence of 6.81% worldwide‚ affecting 21 million people. The release of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor‚ which is thought to be the main factor in the pathogenesis‚ leads to disruption of blood-retinal barrier‚ leading to accumulation of sub- and intra- retinal fluid‚ in the inner and outer plexiform layer. Muller cell‚ pericyte and glial cell dysfunction also contribute to the development of macular edema. Macular
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Rationale I wanted to format my two lessons plans in a similar fashion even though one focused on reading and the other focused on writing. I broke the lessons up into three parts each. By having a “pre” section before the students began working on the main focus of the lesson‚ the students would be prepared for the task they needed to complete. The “pre” section focuses on the key vocabulary for the day and the teacher would also outline both the language and content objectives for the day so the
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Lesson Plan I. Objectives a. Pupils will define noun; listen and predict the story and become verbally proficient that can contribute to a pupil’s ability to resolve interpersonal conflict nonviolently. b. Pupils will identify nouns; construct sentences and storytelling while developing their imagination that can empower pupils to consider new and inventive ideas. c. Pupils will differentiate common nouns from proper nouns and while listening to the story pupils will differentiate good and bad values
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9/4/13 NUR 111 Teaching Learning Project Teaching Topic: Teach a child(ren) to identify major body organs and teach about basic functions of these organs. This could be used in reference to teaching children about body parts in general; to help prepare a child for a possible surgical procedure; or teach about a new illness or newly diagnosed health condition. Supplies: I will use a cloth doll that has flaps that open to disclose abdominal body parts that are attached with Velcro as well as
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The use of Diabetic Alert Dogs to manage blood sugar levels in Type 1 Diabetic Children 13‚000 children and adolescents are diagnosed annually with type 1 diabetes. Traditional care and management for this disease includes insulin therapy and blood sugar monitoring. One of the dangers associated with disease is hypoglycemia most commonly referred to as low blood sugar. To date 1 in 3 of the individuals diagnosed with type 1 diabetes will die from an undetected low blood sugar‚ mostly resulting
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