Diabetes is an ailment in which there is lack of production and improper utilization of insulin in the body. Insulin is an essential hormone that is produced by the pancreas and is required to transform starch and sugar into energy which the body requires for everyday activities. The definite cause...
Diabetes is among the most common endocrine disorders among adults. However, the condition can be successfully managed using a combination of pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches. The following discussion identifies common signs and symptoms of the disorder, lists available screening and diagnostic tools, and outlines relevant pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment plans....
Introduction Living with diabetes is not an easy task. Unfortunately, no cure can be offered to patients in order to eliminate it completely. However, there are many ways of how it can be managed, including proper feeding, regular physical exercises, weight control, and even emotional assessment (Powers et al., 2017)....
Introduction Genetic history is frequently decisive for developing of certain diseases and conditions. Evaluation of genetic history provides an opportunity to reveal the risks because a person who has hypertension or diabetes in the family history is more likely to develop these diseases than individuals whose relatives were healthy. The...
Abstract Diabetes can be defined as a severe condition that can affect the entire body of any given patient. One of the most characteristic traits of this disease is the fact that it requires never-ending, daily self-care that has to be maintained. The presence of diabetes may provoke several complications...
Diabetes is one of the major health issues in the USA and worldwide. It has been estimated that over 400 million people globally suffer from diabetes, and almost 200 million live with this disease without knowing it (Chatterjee et al. 2239). Type 2 diabetes accounts for 90% of these cases....
Introduction Diabetes is one of the most rapidly spreading chronic conditions amongst the US and global populations. Approximately 29.1 million Americans are diagnosed with the disease, making it the seventh leading cause of death and a tremendous burden on society (Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2018). As a...
The management of diabetes in children needs comprehensive understanding owing to the age of patients and the complexity that comes with the disease. The use of insulin pump therapy to manage diabetes in children has been gaining popularity over the last two decades. However, the effectiveness of this technique has...
Introduction From September 6 to September 8, 2018, the Endocrine Society will be organizing a conference in Miami, Florida, aimed at developing the professional skills of those that work with endocrine disorders. With the target audience being pharmacists, physicians-in-practice, and nurses, the topic of the conference aligns with the interests...
Introduction Calcium metabolism disorders are frequent in medical practice in the US and globally. Hypocalcemia or a low concentration of calcium in the blood is associated with the inadequate functioning of the parathyroid gland. The condition is a considerable bother for the US healthcare system since it was observed in...
Support Needs of a Participant The interview with a patient points to several supporting needs important to improve and maintain her quality of life. In particular, the descending order of the patient’s needs is as follows: lifestyle modification, patient education, and technology use. It seems critical to consider each of...
Literature and Medicine Diabetes is one of the common non-communicable diseases in the world. According to Lessem and Pendley (2017), there are approximately 371 million people living with diabetes today. Out of these, about 30 million live in the US. It is important to mention that there are two types...
Addison’s disease and Cushing’s syndrome can be both classified as disorders of adrenal glands. The latter has a capacity for secreting a number of hormones crucial for the human body. Those specific hormones include such important compounds as cortisol, aldosterone, and epinephrine (Tiemensma et al., 2011). Addison’s disease and Cushing’s...
Abstract Native Americans experience a significant burden of chronic diseases, which makes them one of the most threatened populations in the United States. In particular, diabetes is a prevalent problem in this population group, which requires a culturally-sensitive approach to prevention and management. The present paper explains the issue of...
Introduction Parathyroid glands are four small glands included in the endocrine system that regulate the processing and the presence of calcium in the body. The glands are situated in the neck behind the thyroid gland and always monitor and regulate the levels of calcium in blood, bones, and the entire...
Introduction The title of this lesson is “Get Prepared to Live with Diabetes”. It will help patients who are recently diagnosed with diabetes understand the peculiarities of this disease and changes that can happen to them in the nearest future. Patients, as the main learners, are ready to study because...
Prominent Aspects of Diabetes Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease. There are three types of diabetes, such as type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes (“Diabetes,” 2018). Type 1 diabetes is a result of an autoimmune reaction when the body stops producing insulin. Therefore, patients with this type of disease...
Introduction Human health condition depends on a variety of factors that influence people during their whole lives. However, there are those which can be controlled and prevented to minimize the harmful effect and increase the quality of life. Genetics disposition to specific health issues combined with improper lifestyle habits might...
Diagnostics The main symptoms of the patient are sensitive palpitations, excessive sweating, constant nervousness, and anxiety. Also, there are frequent mood changes, weakness, depression, and protrusion of the eyes, which point to the fact that she has hyperthyroidism. It is a common hormonal disease caused by an increase in thyroid...
Introduction Despite the multitude of breakthroughs made in the healthcare industry, there are still many diseases for which no cure has been found. Such illnesses as cancer, diabetes, stroke, and others continue to undermine the health of millions of people worldwide. Still, whereas these conditions cannot be cured, there are...
Economic Impacts: Health Insurance and Health care Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder that affects around 3 percent of all newborn babies. Patients with this condition are at risk of stroke, hypertension, organ damage, leg ulcers, and blindness. Parents who have affected children are burdened economically and financially. Sickle...
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...
