A Better Understanding Of Diabetes And How Kids Are Dealing And Coping With It

Type 2 Diabetes in children and adolescents is an emerging epidemic within the last 20

The goal is to increase the percentage of understanding of diabetes and how to live empowered with diabetes. I will conduct outreach programs in various methods to reach the people to participate in the health program. My objective is done by specific, measurable, achievable, results-focused, and time-bound (SMART) goals. By May 31, 2018, an increase of 40% establishes one-on-one follow up education session with each individual and families through home visits or phone calls to monitor them to improve their lifestyles. By February 30, 2018, an increase of 80% distribution of brochures and with door to door interactions with the individuals in the community. By September 2018, increase 90% of people to engage in community health fair, classes, and exercise activities on diabetes and cardiovascular classes. This will introduce the individuals in social support that allow interactions with teaching and

Type 1 diabetes, is an incurable but treatable disease which can occur at any age but is mostly found in children due to the high levels of glucose in the blood (Eckman 2011). Juvenile diabetes affects about 1 in every 400-600 children and more than 13,000 are diagnosed yearly (Couch 2008). Type 1 Diabetes means your blood glucose, or blood sugar, is too high. With Type 1 diabetes, your pancreas does not make insulin. Insulin is a hormone, which helps glucose gets into your cells to provide energy. Without insulin, too much glucose stays in your blood. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with your heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, gums and teeth (American Diabetes Association). Previous research has suggested proper

According to the United States Library of Medicine, diabetes is a disease that occurs when the body does not make or use insulin correctly, therefore causing fluctuating amounts of glucose in the blood. Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of adults and children from various cultures. According to the American Diabetes Association (2014), someone is diagnosed with diabetes every 19 seconds. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention most recent statistical report indicated there were 29.1 million adults and children affected by diabetes. Those numbers are astounding. Unfortunately, the American Diabetes Association (2014) estimates by year of 2050, one out of three adults will have diabetes. Therefore, it is imperative that adults take aggressive measures to prevent this disease. By the same token, diabetes diagnosed in children and adolescent is becoming more prevalent every day. The American Diabetes Association (2014) reported there were about 216, 00 children in the United States with diabetes. It is predicted that one out three children will be diagnosed with diabetes in their life. The statistics for both adults and children with diabetes are frightening; however, early detection can help lower the risk of developing the debilitating effects of diabetes.

Diabetes has become an epidemic in today’s society. Diabetes affects almost every system in the body, and with an estimated 346 million people in the world with diabetes, healthcare has been heavily affected by the disease (Ramasamy, Shrivastava, P., & Shrivastava, S., 2013). One of the biggest issues for healthcare workers when it comes to diabetes, is that it is such a complicated disease. With so many different systems being affected, medical professionals have had to learn how the disease process works, what causes diabetes to work through the systems, and the best treatments to address all these issues. Through much research, the healthcare system has grown very knowledgeable on diabetes. One important aspect of treating diabetes has been in the introduction of diabetic education. In the past, nurses and dieticians had been responsible for educating patients on diabetes, but now that role is also extended to other people in the healthcare team, including the patient (Tomky, 2013). In fact, patients taking an active role in the education process, including learning to self-care has now become a priority in diabetes treatment. The following paper will discuss diabetic education, the importance of self-care and how this affects a patient’s compliance.

Helen Keller once said, “All the world is full of suffering. It is also full of overcoming.” Throughout life each person will face obstacles, but will only be defined by how they overcome or fail. In today’s society health and wellness has become such a challenge. Many things in our environment, social status, financial position, and culture can affect what we eat and our health status. Families in many countries are facing new onset of diseases and disorders, in which modern medicine now has the ability to combat to prolong good quality of life. Through research and education, families are now being able to understand juvenile diabetes. As a result, children are being able to live more normal lives.

In the United States and in many other countries around the world more children are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In the past, children who were diagnosed with diabetes were diagnosed with type 1. Type 1 diabetes affects many children in which they are unable to produce insulin. However, as times have changed children are now being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes which is a chronic illness that usually affects adults. Type 2 diabetes develops when the person is not able to produce enough insulin, and if insulin is being produce it is not effective. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 90% to 95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes are type 2 (2012). About 215,000 children in the United States are

STJDA. The South Texas Juvenile Diabetes Association is a non-profit organization that was started to help the battle of struggling with diabetes, more specifically type 1 diabetes. It was started when Ms. Debra Franco had received the news on July 1, 2011 that her son, Luke, had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at only the age of 8. She observed the drastic changes in Luke’s lifestyle and realized she couldn’t let her son live like this as it would affect him harshly and his family even worse. She made a very bold move and decided to call up her friend, Ms. Michelle Flores, who also had a kid diagnosed with type 1 diabetes as that friend also knew someone else and the cycle continued. They set up a play date and saw how well these kids interacted and realized that they aren’t alone in this world, instead they could now have fun with others and appreciate the life they were living knowing that other children and adults knew what they were going through.

Type 2 Diabetes: Form of diabetes mellitus in which the pancreas does not make enough insulin or the body is unable to make insulin correctly (Health the Basics, Chapter 12, pg 413).

Type 1 diabetes is a debilitating problem that strikes too many unfortunate children across the country. It is especially hard when it happens to infants who attend nursery schools: they have to deal with a life-altering situation while away from their parents. Thankfully, there are ways you can help make it easier on both your child and their nursery school.

Every eighth person in the United States suffers from type 2 diabetes mellitus. According to the CDC, as of 2010 there were 26 million patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the U.S. (CDC, 2011). The problem has been increasing despite various proactive and preventive measures developed to reduce its prevalence. In order to promote and ensure compliance, it is important to clearly understand the factors underlying patients’ decisions for noncompliance (Peters, 2012). The existing literature makes substantial contributions to this debate by outlining various factors related to problems of diabetes regimen adherence. Therefore, issues such as demographics, psychological and social factors are of concern, alongside other factors such as medical systems, healthcare providers, and factors related to disease and treatment (Chesanow, 2014).

At the age of 9 I was diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1, also known as juvenile diabetes. This experience has been somewhat of a blessing. It allows me to encourage others to be proud of their differences. My goal is to ensure that everyone is aware of the people constantly around them and their surroundings. I believe that I will bring the courage for others to stand out and make their situations noticed by others, and not put to the side like they are nothing. Also, I plan to bring a support system for those in need. I try not to let my disability hold me back, my goal is to show others that they don't have to be held back by anyone or other factors.

Each year over 40,000 people are diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Once a disease that was considered a death sentence, many people with juvenile diabetes go on to live long and healthy lives. Scientists are hopeful for finding a cure to the disease, which would change the lives of over 12 million people who live with the disease daily.

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is one of the fastest growing chronic diseases affecting children ages 6 to 11 worldwide (Montgomery, Johnson & Ewell, 2015). This recent development is occurring at an alarming rate, with numbers expected to quadruple by the year 2050 (Montgomery, et al., 2015). Without timely intervention from the healthcare system, this condition could have a devastating effect on the health outcomes of children across North America. Many studies have identified some common factors that put youth at major risk for developing T2DM, with childhood obesity, physical inactivity, low socioeconomic status, and lack of knowledge and access to healthy food choices among the leading causes (Dean & Sellers, 2015; Montgomery et al., 2015). There are many opportunities for Community Health Nurses (CHNs) to play a role in health promotion within this population. This paper will address the social factors contributing to adolescent T2DM, the current role of CHNs in addressing this condition, and ways to ensure these children have adequate access to health care.

In today’s world, parents have an abundance of worries when it comes to their children. Drugs, bad grades, and pre marital sex are just some things that may plague a parent with sleepless nights. But even on the worst of those nights of worry, most parents can’t imagine that their child could face an illness. Not just a runny nose or seasonal flu, but an illness that would affect their child throughout his or her entire life. Diabetes is a disease without a cure, and one that more, and more children have to live with.