that make caring challenging not only for their health care providers‚ but also for the individual and their family. I choose how the chronic disease diabetes type II affects a patient’s health and reflect on three health promotion interventions that will help manage and minimize the effects that this disease has on their well-being. Diabetes is a disease that affects many people in a community and if not diagnosed and managed properly‚ can lead to other comorbidities.
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Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Etiology Genetic Autoimmune Disease Pancreas stops producing insulin -Insulin: hormone that enables people to get energy from food Beta cells destroyed by immune system -Beta cells: insulin-producing cells in pancreas Who is at risk? Children and Adults at any age Family history of Diabetes Genetics Geography: incidence increases the farther away from equator Normal Ranges of Blood Glucose 70-100 mg/dL Hyperglycemia Blood Glucose Level:
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The video I choose for this assignment is how to persuade non-voters to vote. I believe the video did a good of illustrating the point and the importance why casting our vote is necessary. The video was uploaded back in 2015 by YouthDebates.org‚ an international non-profit debate platform for young people. The video starts by mentioning four common topics with graphic illustration that get viewer’s attention on why should you vote? This is the link of the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch
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The word diabetes conjures up fear for many people. What is needed to combat this fear is knowledge that can help you to control the illness. Compilations of tips like the ones you’re about to read will be very encouraging. They are a powerful tool you can use to fight diabetes. If you love to have a sandwich‚ but can’t afford the carbohydrates that come with the bread‚ make a lettuce wrap! Diabetics who need to keep their weight in check will avoid eating the part of the sandwich which is bad for
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your diabetes effectively‚ you need essential exercises that will help you as a diabetic. The Concord Hospital in Sydney actually did a research that proved how in some cases exercise could reverse your diabetes. By starting an exercise program that suits your own personal needs‚ you will achieve good health. Before starting any new exercise program‚ you need to consult your doctor first to see which exercise will be the most beneficial to you depending on where you are with your diabetes. You need
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client is diagnosed with diabetes type 2. She is insulin dependent‚ she requires blood glucose monitoring every day. Although‚ the client is very satisfied with her lifestyle‚ the therapist realized certain things that should be taken into considerations. She knows how to measure her blood glucose; however‚ she does not monitor it regularly especially when she goes to work. She does not participate in physical activities as much as she is suppose to. Caring for diabetes will prevent life-threatening
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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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CC Follow up diabetes‚ hypertension‚ potential sleep apnea‚ back pain. S The patient once again‚ has not been taking care of himself. He states he has not been exercising like he knows he should‚ he is not eating well. He is not taking his medications as prescribed. He is only taking his metformin ER 500 mg two tablets with dinner four days per week instead of taking it two tablets twice a day‚ daily. He is also not taking his NovoLog sliding scale. He does tell me he takes his Lantus 50 units
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Diabetes Beta- carotene is an organic compound categorized as a terpenoid (Gutiérrez‚ & Gonzalez‚ 2010). Naturally‚ it is a predecessor of vitamin A‚ and found in several yellow fruits and vegetables. These organic nutrients play a vital role in aiding vision‚ skin growth‚ and bone development. In addition to these crucial roles‚ Beta-carotene may be of significant help in regulating the blood sugar in diabetic persons (Gutiérrez‚ & Gonzalez‚ 2010). Human bodies regulate blood sugar levels with
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Advertisements : How do they persuade us ? Advertisements are part and parcel of our lives. Perhaps‚ they are one of the most decisive and‚ at the same time‚ imperceptible factors moulding and channelling our “purchasing habits‚” so to speak. On the face of it‚ advertisements promote products and services; they create demand by dint of inducing and increasing consumption. Yet‚ the ways in which they convey their messages have a profound effect on all aspects of our lives: our happiness‚ our culture
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