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Running head: Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Adults and the Pathophysiological Link to Lack of Proper Nutrition Being an Increased Culprit of Known Comorbidities 1 Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Adults and the Pathophysiological Link to Lack of Proper Nutrition Being an Increased Culprit of Known Comorbidities More and more older people are getting diabetes, which means they need special care from doctors. Food is very important for treating diabetes, so doctors must come up with different ways to help older people with their diet. Doctors need to make sure they understand what each older person with diabetes needs when it comes to food It’s also important for doctors to plan for what food the older person should eat (Stanley, 2014). Delicia D Smalls Walden University

TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS IN ADULTS AND THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL LINK TO LACK OF PROPER NUTRITION BEING AN INCREASED CULPRIT OF KNOWN COMORBIDITIES 2

TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS IN ADULTS AND THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL LINK TO LACK OF PROPER NUTRITION BEING AN INCREASED CULPRIT OF KNOWN COMORBIDITIES 3 Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Adults and the Pathophysiological Link to Lack of Proper Nutrition Being an Increased Culprit of Known Comorbidities More and more older people are getting diabetes, which means they need special care from doctors. Food is very important for treating diabetes, so doctors must come up with different ways to help older people with their diet. Doctors need to make sure they understand what each older person with diabetes needs when it comes to food It’s also important for doctors to plan for what food the older person should eat (Stanley, 2014). Etiology of type II diabetes in adults The development of Type II Diabetes in adults is primarily attributed to 1) changes in metabolism and 2) changes in weight and physical activity). When metabolic change occurs during aging, the development of glucose intolerance is recognized. Some levels of glucose intolerance is recognized as normal later in otherwise healthy people. After the age of 30, it is documented that postprandial glucose numbers increased to 5.3 mg/dl and fasting glucose numbers by 1-2 mg/dl (Stanley 2014). Glucose intolerance etiology is so multifaceted and include factors such as slower glucose absorption, altered gluconeogenesis, decreased insulin production, reduced lean boy mass, decreased physical activity, and a change in digestion. People in the older age group also have other chronic health conditions that may require treatments with prescriptions/nonprescription medications and these may alter the effect of glucose metabolism (Stanley, 2014) Identifying diabetes and its risks in older adults It can be hard for doctors to find out if older adults have diabetes, even though we know they are more likely to get it. Usually, doctors should check for diabetes regularly in all adults in

TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS IN ADULTS AND THE PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL LINK TO LACK OF PROPER NUTRITION BEING AN INCREASED CULPRIT OF KNOWN COMORBIDITIES 4 the U.S like the ADA says. But sometimes, older adults only find out they have diabetes when they get a blood test for something else, or when they must stay in the hospital. Sometimes, older people don’t go to regular check-ups with their main doctor because they need to see other doctors for different problems. This means that all doctors and nurses should learn about the importance of checking for diabetes in older people. Older adults might not always tell their doctors about common signs of diabetes, which can make it harder to diagnose. These signs can include going to the bathroom frequently, being very thirsty, and feeling tired. Sometimes, older people might not even know they’re dehydrated because they don’t feel as thirsty as they used to. This can happen because of getting older, not drinking enough fluids, taking certain medications, or having high blood sugar (Stanley, 2014) Unhealthy behaviors Unhealthy habits like what we eat and how active we are, along with our genes, can me us more likely to get type 2 diabetes. Doctors say that we should eat less to try to fight obesity, but sometimes this can cause other problems. Different diets have been suggested, but they all seem to have similar results. The Mediterranean diet is a good choice, but the most important thing is that people can stick to the diet they choose for a long time. It is almost important to take care of one’s body by exercising and being active, some people take extra vitamins or supplements, but experts don’t agree on whether this is helpful. It is beneficial to work with your doctor to develop a diet plan and the best ways to stay active. After all, the goal is having a healthy weight to help keep the diabetes under control. When a person’s body can’t use insulin properly, it makes it harder for their muscles to take in sugar and protein after they eat. This can also cause their liver to release more sugar and protein when they haven’t eaten. A hormone called glucagon helps connect the muscles and live and tells the liver to make more sugar and fat. This can lead to a condition called fatty liver disease, which is common in people with type 2 diabetes (Petroni, Brodosi, Marchignoli, Sasdelli, Caraceni, Marchesini, Ravaioli, 2021). Medical nutrition therapy is important for the elderly that have been diagnosed with diabetes. This will help them to manage their condition better. Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes should urge one to work closely with their healthcare team to come up with a special meal plan

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