pancreas to secrete insulin because of autoimmune destruction of the beta cells. Type 1 DM can occur at any age. It occurs most commonly in juveniles but can also occur in 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 The distinguishing characteristic of a patient with Type 1 DM is that if his or her insulin is withdrawn‚ ketosis and eventually ketoacidosis
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IB Physics Internal Assesment – Design Aspect 1: Focused problem: Investigate the relationship between the surface area of a circular hole and the time water takes to drain through it. Variables: Independent: Surface area of the hole Dependent: Time water takes to drain Fixed: Amount of Water Container Environmental Conditions Aspect 2: Control of the Variables The independent variable in this case is the surface area of the hole‚ and the dependant will be the time water takes
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primarily three types of diabetes; type1 ‚type 2 ‚type3. In this case the important one is type 1 i’m going to introduce those who have or don’t have diabetes. The former is caused when the body is unable to produce sufficient quantity of insulin while the latter is due to the inability of the body to respond to the insulin. Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed
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Living with and the Challenges of Type 1 Diabetes Many of us know someone who has diabetes‚ but most of us don’t know what the disease is and the challenges that the person faces on a day to day basis. Diabetes is a disease that affects the pancreas. Your body produces too little or no insulin at all. It causes the glucose to backup in the bloodstream‚ which then causes the blood sugars to rise. (Joslin Diabetes Center) There are two types of diabetes; people often get them mixed up and confused
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cells that make up your muscles and tissues. These diseases can have devastating effects on an individual’s life. There is no cure for diabetes‚ but if treated properly a person can lead a normal life. Chronic diabetes conditions include type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is not limited to one age group; it can affect a person at any age whether they are teens‚ adults‚ or even the elderly. There is a dramatic increase in the number of children who are being affected by diabetes
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CASE STUDY—Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus M.M.‚ a 10 year old female‚ presents to the office with an approximate 10 lb. weight loss over the last few weeks‚ nausea‚ increased thirst and urination. She denies abdominal pain. Her father has had Type 1 DM for 14 years and one cousin was diagnosed with Type 1 DM at age 18 months. 1. What other history and PE exam would you perform? What further testing is required to confirm your diagnosis? Physical exam reveals a thin‚ white female in
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* Explain what FDI is and discuss the benefits and costs of FDI from the perspective of a host country and from the perspective of the home country FDI --Foreign direct investment FDI occur when a firm invests directly in new facilities to produce and/or market in a foreign country. Foreign direct investment has many advantages for both the investor and the recipient. One of the primary benefits is that it allows money to freely go to whatever business has the best prospects for growth anywhere
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For the purpose of this essay I will explore the aspects of Type I diabetes mellitus and the effect it has upon a woman and her midwife during the antenatal period. The question I intend to explore and answer is: “What is the role of the midwife in the management of the woman whose pregnancy is complicated by Type I diabetes?” The rationale for concentrating on this question is to address issues and concerns raised during a recent placement in an antenatal clinical setting. I intend to explore
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BARRY UNIVERSITY Sonia Wallace-Doll Type 1 Diabetes BIO-342 Submitted to: Dr. Stephen Garramone 6 February 2017 Introduction Nearly‚ 1.25 million Americans do have type 1 diabetes‚ and the number is more likely to increase in the future. In fact‚ the majority of the patients are mostly children as well as young adults and that is why it was known as juvenile diabetes. Only about 5% of people that have diabetes will exhibit the presence of this form (Chiang et al.‚ 2014). More important
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MATH PROJECT SELECTION LIST 1. Investigate the five "perfect" (or Platonic) solids and explain why there are only five. References: "The Mathematics Teacher"‚ April ’77‚ p. 335; I have directions for making the solids from strips of paper; NCTM Student Math Notes‚ May 1999. 2. Research an invention based on unusual geometric properties or configurations (e.g. Rolamite Bearing‚ Wankel Engine‚ Holograms‚ etc.). References: "Popular Science"‚ Feb. ’76‚ p. 106; "Popular Science"‚ Aug
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