Essays on Diabetics

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George, S., & Thomas, S. (2010). Lived experience of diabetes among older, rural people. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 66(5), 1092-1100.

What is the purpose of this research?

It is allowing insulin dependent diabetics expression of their experiences adopting the self-care management process. What is the research question (or questions)? This may be implicit or explicit. The implicit research question could read, what are the most appropriate self-care models suitable of elderly insulin dependent diabetics. Did the authors describe the research design of this study? If so, give a description. The research design in this study consists of a qualitative unstructured interview methodology. The actual design ...

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Management of Diabetes Mellitus

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic progressive metabolic disease that affects a lot of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization more than 436 million people worldwide have diabetic mellitus; however that number will likely double by the year 2030 without any intervention. The needs of diabetic patients are not only limited to adequate glycemic control but also correspond with preventing complications, disability limitations and rehabilitation. There are a lot of essential care behaviors in people with diabetic which predict good outcomes such as healthy eating, being active, monitoring blood sugar, compliant with medications, and risk reduction behaviors. Diabetic mellitus is associated ...

Problem

What is the problem the study was conducted to research? Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health issue. There is an increase in type 2 diabetes in African-Americans. Lack of knowledge in lifestyle and treatment interventions has led to the increase of T2DM in African-Americans. Type 2 Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, renal diseases and lower limb amputations. African-Americans having T2DM also suffer from high blood pressure and low glycemic levels in blood.

Why is the problem an important one for nursing to research?

Diabetes has become a serious health issue among the public. Registered nurses should have latest knowledge about different interventions for diabetes. The article is ...

INTRODUCTION

Diabetes, a disease where the blood sugar content is supposed to increase above the normal range. The disease has become quite prevalent in the world today. Almost every third adult we meet is diabetic. Not just adults, nowadays diabetes has caught hold of the children too. It is a common finding to get a diabetic child almost in every school. Nowadays even adolescents and young children are exhibiting the occurrence of the disease. More commonly, it is the obese children who run a high risk of the disease, children with a positive family history of diabetes are also at an increased risk (CDC.gov, ...

Introduction

Retinopathy is a frequent complication of diabetes mellitus especially when blood sugar is poorly controlled. The retina is the part of the eye that transforms light into signals transmitted to the brain through the optic nerve (NHS UK 2013). The brain interprets the electrical signals into images corresponding to what was seen. While sufficient blood supply is needed for the retina to function optimally, chronic hyperglycaemia causes ischemia and bleeding in the retinal microvasculature leading to the formation of new capillaries meant to sustain blood circulation in the retina (Vithian & Hurel 2010). However, the new capillaries are fragile and prone ...

Introduction

This review covers the pathophysiology, diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology, clinical presentation, management and complications associated with diabetes mellitus commonly known as diabetes, a disorder that affects more than 385 million people worldwide (idf.org). The long term prognosis and impact on the quality of life are also discussed. Diabetes is defined by the American diabetes association as a group of disorders that are characterized by hyperglycemia stemming from deficiency in the activity of insulin or reduced insulin secretion, or both. There are three main types of diabetes namely type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Diabetes mellitus has no cure. It is a lifelong ...

Nutrition is an indispensable component of care. It is from food intake that the body obtains the micro and macro nutrients needed to maintain and improve health. Diet is also an area of regulation for the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes. Care plans focused on nutrition necessarily must be individualized to take into account unique needs arising from specific medical conditions, the client’s developmental stage, and cultural preferences. Developing a care plan entails evaluating for nutritional risk, defining the goals of nutrition therapy, identifying interventions and expected outcomes, implementing the interventions, providing education, and promoting safety.

Evaluation of Nutritional Risk

The ...

Introduction

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder and commonly known as diabetes. An individual with diabetes would have abnormal levels of sugar in the body. Abnormal blood sugar levels in the body are associated with frequent urination, increased hunger, thirst and anxiety. There are two types of diabetes clinically. Type 1 diabetes is associated with is associated with the absence of insulin in the body. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas is not able to produce insulin and is termed as juvenile diabetes. On the other hand, type 2 diabetes is associated with insulin resistance. In this case, the cells in ...

Introduction

A person with diabetes (also known as Diabetes mellitus) is considered to have high blood sugar levels. Diabetes is considered to be a metabolic disease with the number of new cases increasing every year. Common symptoms of diabetes are increased hunger, urination and increased thirst. These symptoms are caused due to abnormal levels of blood sugar in the body. If diabetes is untreated at early stages, complications in health are observed. Non-ketotic hyperosmolar coma and diabetic ketoacidosis are some of the acute complications that arise when diabetes is untreated. Long term complications include kidney failure, retinopathy and cardiovascular disease. ...

Part 1 -5 Forum: Paraphrasing and Direct Quotations

According studies conducted by researcher professor Dr. Sandra Black (2002) ‘diabetics are at higher than average risk for comorbid health conditions, disability, depression, cognitive impairment, and poor quality of life. Diabetics also have higher rates of disability—almost 30% of those aged 45 to 60 years and over 45% of those 70 years and older report some form of disability, compared with only 10% to 20% of nondiabetics’ (Black, 2003, p 40). In relation to the thesis this researcher is contending that Type 11 Diabetes mellitus is a severe disease that can affect every organ system in the human body ...

Part 1

In the first article writers did not respond to what others said about their topic. As such, the discussion seemed bias and an empty lacking enough evidence. Alternative while the second article did not have numerous references on the topic the author cited hat others said and was more profound in arguing. Neither of the authors in stated the value of their work and announced the plan for their papers. Readers were left or guess or conclude that there was no plan. No stand regarding whether others might disagree with the position that as taken as communicated to readers. ...

Waiting time for patients and doctors is one of the most important issues in any medical care facility; and one of the hardest to manage. Time management is particularly difficult and especially vital in a Diabetic Clinic for a variety of reasons: - Diabetics are subject to acute symptoms that require immediate attention;

Waiting in an environment such as a doctor’s office can bring on an attack;

Attacks can occur elsewhere and draw a Physician’s attention away from scheduled patients; - Diabetics are subject to complications that require immediate attention, short term and long term treatment plans; - Additional testing may be needed to address acute and/or long term symptoms; - ...

Abstract

Exercise is an important aspect in the rehabilitation and treatment of obese patients, those with heart disease, diabetes and pulmonary diseases. However, patients with these conditions require special modifications in their exercise prescription as each condition is unique and produces a different physiological response to exercise. This paper will discuss the modifications and considerations that are involved for testing and exercise prescriptions among patients with these underlying conditions. Patients with cardiac conditions like a heart disease need modification in the intensity levels of their exercise. In the presence of a pre-existing hypertension there is a high risk of an increased blood pressure ...

Abstract

The rate of diabetes ketoacidosis complication is on the rise in line with the rate of population increase as well as urbanization all around the globe. Learning how to handle this complication and maintaining the blood glucose within the suitable levels is becoming a big challenge for those with diabetes, outlining the need of educating the patients as a modality for self-empowerment, treatment which is necessary for betterment of the quality of the lives of the patients. This paper seeks to analyze a patient’s condition and describe various factors that led to associated symptoms and the effects of those symptoms. The ...

Introduction

Cardiovascular disease is a common disease that makes it impossible for the cardiovascular system to provide the body with enough nutrients and oxygen during sustained physical activities. The major causes of cardiovascular disease are narrow blood vessels which can not deliver enough blood to the muscles or a weak heart which can not pump enough blood to the muscles. A weak heart is as a result of poor signaling or infections affecting the heart muscles. Healthy blood vessels are strong and flexible. They can with stand the high pressure of blood pumped from the heart. When cholesterol is deposited along the inner walls ...

Part 1:- Health Promotion

Introduction - Application of Health Indicators to estimate Community and US health Status

- Analysis of how determinant os health influence quality of life of older adults

- Evaluation of effectiveness of Health promotion Message

- Identify risk factors that create disparities

Part 11: Common Health Problems: Causes, Prevention, and Treatment

Introduction - Description of Chronic disease and risk factors (Type 11 diabetes mellitus)

Estimate my chances of developing chronic diseases as I age

Describe preventative plan – primary, secondary and tertiary - Discuss age at which prevention should begin

Abstract

This presentation embodies discussions on two major aspects of health related to older adults. They are ...

Implementing a Diabetic Education Program for Patients and Caregivers

Introduction Research Questions Background Conceptual Framework Literature Review Abstract Background: Diabetes mellitus is becoming prevalent in the United States of America across all ethnic, socioeconomic, and demographic lines. Precisely, children, elderly people, and pregnant women of childbearing age are at a high-risk of developing the disease. It is the fourth leading cause of death globally, and “currently affects 246 million peoplearound 380 million people will have diabetes by the year 2025” (Ricci-Cabello , Ruiz-Perez, deLabry-Lima & Marquez-Calderon, 2010 p. 572). Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of implementing a patient education ...

Problem

Diabetes has become a major health concern throughout the world; Lewis et al. (2007) state that in the United States (U.S.), an estimated 20.8 million people (7% of the population) have diabetes mellitus, and 41 million more people have pre-diabetes. It has become the fifth leading cause of death in America. The major goals of diabetic management are the reduction of symptoms, promotion of well-being, prevention of acute complications of high glucose levels, and the prevention or delaying of onset and progression of long-term and lasting complications. These goals can only be reached with patient compliance to prescribed treatment regimens. ...

Introduction

Granola Gourmet is a manufacturer of healthy energy bars in the United States. The company now specializes in producing energy bars endorsed by medical professionals as meeting the nutritional needs of diabetics. The company has grown from 35 stores initially to 600 stores in 2011. Currently, the company has partnered with Safeways Stores, Whole Foods Market, Vons and Amazon.com which retails the bars. Safeways stores currently make massive orders energy of up to 80,000 energy bars a day. The company plans to increase the number of stores to 1000 and partner with five more big supply chains in the next ...

Abstract

Possession of firearms long ceased to be a preserve of the disciplined forces. As earl y as the 1960s, there was widespread debate on whether the licensing of firearms was necessary or not. Associations such as the Handgun National Control were at the forefront of fighting for the rights of individuals to own guns. Several years later the debate goes on with several countries having a specific code with regard to gun ownership. For instance, Canadians who wish to possess a firearm, they must be issued with a Firearms Acquisition Certificate (F.A.C.) from the police. Acquisition of the certificate requires that the applicant ...

Algebraic time series equations which consider a constant base and a variable exponent are used every day by banks, financial institutions, scientists, engineers and in the health and wellness profession. The users may not even know that they are computing exponential functions of algebra. Health care givers, nurses and doctors must be familiar with the formula to be able to administer the correct dosage of medication. For example, if a person is brought to the emergency room with a high blood alcohol level the dosage of medication will have to be determined based on the alcohol concentration in the blood.

Dr. E.M.P. Widmark ...