Category: Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 Discussion General Information Diabetes mellitus type 1, normally known as Type 1 Diabetes, is a type of diabetes that is caused by the lack of insulin resulting from the destruction of insulin-producing cells. Since insulin regulates the amount of glucose in the body, the destruction of the insulin-producing cells subsequently leads…

Diabetes: Etiology and Expected Treatment Options Case study A 21-year old female (A.M.) presents to the urgent care clinic with symptoms of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and a fever for 3 days. She states that she has Type I diabetes and has not been managing her blood sugars since shes been ill and unable to keep…

Diabetes Patient Case Study: Endocrinology Mr. Xs situation can be analyzed through the lens of social determinants. The first determinant is health care access and quality, which means the utilization of individual health services in a timely manner to get optimum health results (U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 2021). For Mr. X, this…

Understanding Biostatiscal Principles with Diabetes According to Glover and Mitchell, for an individual to effectively communicate Biostatistics data, he had to first understand the public to which he wanted to convey the message. It was almost impracticable to alter the pre-existing values of the public except through addressing the matters unambiguously. Coming up with information…

A Podcast on the Problem of Diabetes in India India is one of the most populous countries in the world. Despite free outpatient and inpatient care being available to its citizens, the nation is disproportionately burdened by the disease of diabetes (The Commonwealth Fund, 2020) in the Data Point podcast episode dedicated to the issue…

Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Genetic and Environmental Factors Table of Contents Introduction Genetic Factors Predictors Environmental Factors Conclusion References Introduction Diabetes is a serious health concern for people of all ages. There are distinct epidemiology, developmental considerations, pathophysiology, and therapy between pediatric-onset diabetes and adults. Nevo-Shenker et al. (2020) observed that the incidence rate…

The Effect of Insulin on Type 2 Diabetes Type 2 diabetes affected 10.5% of the US population in 2018 compared to 2.5% in 1990 (Greenway et al., 2022). Due to an increase in long-term diabetic consequences such as neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy, skin ulcers, amputations, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, this poses a severe threat to public…

Ramadan Intermittent Fasting in Diabetes Patients Introduction Diabetes is a chronic condition requiring continual care through medication, dietary, and lifestyle changes. Intermittent fasting, which includes time-restricted meals and Ramadan intermittent fasting, has been a popular dietary intervention in recent years (Williams, 2016). Healthcare practitioners must understand these behaviors unique pathophysiological and pharmacological implications, particularly for…

Diabetes Prevention Lessons in the Community Abstract The problem of diabetes prevention in the community where I serve as a nursing profession continues to be the main health concern. The elaborated educational plans ultimately aim at assisting the vulnerable population categories to decrease diabetes risks with help from family members and healthcare providers. Introduction Diabetes…

Integrative Review on Adherence in Haitians With Diabetes Table of Contents Topic Abstract Background Purpose Research Method Review of Literature Implications for Nursing Practice Conclusions References Topic Chronic kidney failure is a complex disorder that affects thousands of people every day. People from impoverished areas such as Haiti are especially vulnerable to the threat. Lacking…