Case Study #2: Diabetes
The purpose of this case study is to develop a deeper understanding of the disease process of a patient who has been with recently diagnosed with diabetes. The data collected will allow development of a plan of care for the patient including, drug therapy and education on current diagnosis. The patient in question is a 32 year old male with complaints of fatigue, thirst and frequent urination. A finger stick reveals the patient’s blood glucose level is 466. The patient in this case is prescribed oral and subcutaneous medication for diabetes by the provider.
Pathophysiology of Diabetes Diabetes is an endocrine disorder in which the pancreas does not make or stops properly producing insulin, according to which type of diabetes is diagnosed. Two forms of diabetes exist, Type 1 and Type 2, each of these types have unique characteristics. Type 1 diabetes is primary diagnosed in children up to young adults. In type 1 diabetics the etiology is known to be that of an autoimmune process. In this type of diabetes the pancreas may produce very little to no insulin.
The patient in this case study is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. In type 2 diabetes insulin is still produced, but is not absorbed properly, over time levels of insulin decrease, ultimately dropping off completely (Burchum & Rosenthal, 2016). The etiology in this type of diabetes is unknown just strong familial ties seem to be a link. Lifestyle activities also play an important role in diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder characterized by increased blood sugar levels which result in problems with insulin production and action. Insulin is the hormone in the body that regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. Diabetes is a chronic disorder with three types. Type 1 diabetes or insulin dependent occurs when the body is unable to produce insulin, thereby requiring insulin injections regularly. Type 2 diabetes or non-insulin dependent occurs when the body
Diabetes is a disease where the body is unable to produce or use insulin effectively. Insulin is needed for proper storage and use of carbohydrates. Without it, blood sugar levels can become too high or too low, resulting in a diabetic emergency. It affects about 7.8% of the population. The incidence of diabetes is known to increase with age. It’s the leading cause of end-stage renal disease in the US, and is the primary cause of blindness and foot and leg amputation. It is known to cause neuropathy in up to 70% of diabetic patients. Individuals with diabetes are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.
Diabetes is a disease that causes the human body to not create or not use insulin effectively. The body needs insulin to take the energy or sugars and turn it into energy. The human body needs energy to survive. Diabetes can be broken into three main categories. Type 1 diabetes is where the body makes no insulin at all. Type 2 diabetes is where the body does not produce enough insulin or it does not use it correctly. Gestational diabetes is more of a type 2 diabetes for pregnant women, which usually returns to normal after birth (Ruder 7-8).
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) or Type 2 Diabetes is seen as a metabolic disease that is categorized by abnormally high blood glucose or hyperglycemia. Diabetes Mellitus is also formerly known as noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and is the most common form of diabetes that is seen. Insulin is a hormone that is supplied to the body that allows us to efficiently use glucose as fuel. When carbohydrates are broken down into sugars in the stomach glucose enters the blood circulation simulating the pancreas to release insulin in an appropriate amount to become used for energy. With diabetes mellitus the body does not properly make use of the insulin supplied for the body. This causes the pancreas to produced an extra amount if insulin which the body cannot keep up with, causing an imbalance to the blood glucose levels (American Diabetes Association, 2015). In the united states diabetes affects almost 29.1 million people, while the another 86 million people have pre-diabetes but do not know. It is also known as the 7th leading cause of death in the country in the recent years (MedicineNet.com, 2016). For a patient suffering from a chronic form of diabetes mellitus understanding how these mechanisms lead to the condition can be used as preventative measures. Potential consequences as well as the causes and clinical manifestations will ensure a better knowledge on the issue to monitor the condition.
Diabetes is defined as a disease that an individual’s body ability to either produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired. The most common form of diabetes is type 2 diabetes. Type 2 is also known as “adult onset” but younger individuals could still be at risk for developing the disease because of the increase in obesity in childhood. When one does have type 2 diabetes, it means that ones’ body does not use insulin properly or the body does not produce enough insulin to maintain a normal glucose level. Researchers have yet to discover why this happens.
Diabetes has three forms or types. The first involves autoimmune destruction of the insulin (a polypeptide hormone that regulates carbohydrate metabolism) producing cells. The second type
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder that affects the amount of sugar in the blood. There are many types of sugar 2 simpler sugars are called glucose and fructose. Pathophysiology begins when the body does not produce enough insulin to move the glucose into the cell or if the cell stops responding normally to insulin, that resulting increase levels of glucose in the blood and adequate amount of glucose in the cells together produce the symptoms and complications of diabetes. There are two types of diabetes, type 1 or also called insulin-dependent. Type 2 also called non-insulin dependent diabetes. Others like to include pre0diabetes in which blood glucose levels are too high to be named normal but not high enough to be called diabetes.
Basically, diabetes is of 4 types: Type 1 diabetes It is commonly found in children and young adults. It is far rarer as compared to type 2 diabetes (nearly 10% of diabetes cases). It is caused by genetic and immune system abnormalities. In this, there is no production of insulin in the
Diabetes is a chronic condition associated with abnormally high level of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Insulin produced by the pancreas lowers blood glucose. Absence or insufficient production of insulin, or an inability of the body to properly use insulin causes diabetes. There are 2 types of diabetes and they are referred to as type 1 and type 2. Symptoms of type 1 and type 2 include: increasing urine output, excessive thirst, weight loss, hunger, fatigue, skin problems, slow healing wounds, yeast infections, and tingling or numbness in the feet or toes.
Diabetes is a common metabolic disorder that occurs from defects in insulin action, production, or both, therefore, the body cannot regulate the levels of glucose in the blood. The problem may be caused by too little insulin or the body 's resistance to using the insulin that is secreted by the pancreas, a small organ that lies behind the lower part of the stomach (Laberge, 2011). As a result, glucose in the blood cannot be absorbed or used by the cells of the body. There are two major types of diabetes mellitus, type 1 and type 2.
Diabetes is a disease caused by homoeostatic imbalance where endocrine system cannot naturally maintain the right blood glucose level. Diabetes represents a defect in metabolism or an inability to use and store energy correctly. People have trouble regulating their blood glucose levels. There are two main forms of diabetes: type 1 diabetes, and type 2 diabetes. Type I diabetes is also referred to as juvenile-onset or more commonly insulin-dependent diabetes. In this disease, the immune system all of a sudden attacks and permanently destroys the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas. While in Type 2 diabetes, internal balance gets disrupted either because the body is not producing enough insulin or the cells in the body are not responding to the insulin.
8).Diabetes Mellitus-Diabetes is a group of diseases that affect insulin production and use. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas can no longer produce insulin. The cause is not known. In type 2 diabetes, the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin, or it can’t be used effectively. Type 2 diabetes can be caused by a number of factors, including poor diet, lack of exercise, and carrying too much weight.
Diabetes Mellitus is the result of a deficiency in the pancreas which is responsible for producing insulin. This malfunction of the pancreas can either cause the body to not being able to absorb insulin or hinder the production of insulin. We can identify tow type of diabetes, called type I and type 2. Knowing the difference between both types and taking necessary measure to prevent and to manage the disease is crucial since diabetes can cause irreversible damage to the body (Healthy people 2020).
Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the body produces too little insulin (Type One Diabetes) or can’t use available insulin efficiently ( Type Two Diabetes). Insulin is a hormone vital to helping the body use digested food for growth and energy.
Diabetes occurs mainly because of two issues; due to inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas, and due to failure of the bodily cells to respond adequately to the produced insulin. Diabetes can occur in four types. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to produce sufficient insulin. It was thus referred to as either juvenile diabetes or