Type 1 Diabetes Core defects: An autoimmune disease; the immune system of the body attacks the beta cells of the pancreas, which results in the elimination of insulin production (Atkinson, Eisenbarth, & Michels, 2013). Polydipsia and polyphagia, as well as hyperglycemia, are the symptoms of diabetes 1. Class of medication:...
Abstract Diabetes is a chronic disease that mainly affects the older population. This paper discusses useful interventions that have been shown to yield better results. In all these studies, there is an emphasis on specialized care for diabetic patients. This kind of care is associated with better health outcomes about...
Diabetes mellitus is a life-threatening condition the prevalence of which reaches concerning levels in older adults. Patients diagnosed with diabetes have a high risk of a wide-range of acute and chronic conditions and complications (“About diabetes,” 2017; Draznin, 2016). Taking into consideration the increasing number of older adults with the...
Introduction Diabetes is a serious disorder in which the levels of blood glucose and sugar become very high, which causes serious complications. The underlying reason for diabetes is that the body cannot produce a necessary amount of insulin. Diabetes affects the body’s ability to not only produce but also use...
Background The effectiveness of educational programs for patients with diabetes is still a relevant issue. Different specialists claim that diabetes self-management education does not adequately address the existing problems (Christie et al., 2016). It is especially important for Hispanic patients as diabetes rates in this population are considerably higher than...
Diabetes management includes different activities. However, education and support are basic aspects of any treatment plan because the disease requires daily monitoring and control performed by a patient. Such patient-centered measures can successfully address problems related to the development of diabetes. Many studies are conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of...
Why was the study done? The main goal of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of a multi-faceted church-based diabetes self-management education program. The researchers assessed the impact of this intervention on patient outcomes among adult Hispanics diagnosed with diabetes type two (Baig et al., 2015). The researchers focused...
Introduction Millions of people suffer from diabetes throughout the world. However, the disease can be effectively treated. People who constantly control their blood sugar levels do not develop any serious symptoms. Educational programs help to improve health outcomes for patients with diabetes (American Diabetes Association, 2015b). However, these programs should...
Introduction Diabetes is a serious disorder in which the levels of blood glucose and sugar become very high. In order to control the patient’s conditions, they need to carry out the HbA1c test regularly (American Diabetes Association, 2015). Therefore, it is the major factor that determines the health of a...
Introduction Diabetes is a dangerous condition that affects many people, both children, and adults, in the US and around the world. The primary danger is the damage to organs that can be caused by excessively high levels of glucose over long periods. This paper aims to explore the four types...
Web-Based Education Initiatives and Blood Sugar Levels The topic appears to be widely researched and presents interest for a variety of scientists and professionals around the world. Lynch, Williams, Ruggiero, Knapp and Egede (2016) report an increased interest of health care professionals towards electronic remote means to deliver diabetes education....
The primary health concern for Eatonville’s diverse population is a high rate of diabetes. Approximately 24% of residents are suffering from the condition, which is double the national average and triple of nearby counties in Florida. Diabetes is part of a range of conditions such as hypertension that impact Eatonville’s...
Introduction The current method of treating diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) requires improvement as it is not as effective as needed. It is necessary to present a comprehensive and advantageous alternative solution to obtain the necessary approval and secure the support from the organization’s executives and personnel. Considering the current situation...
