Diabetes Management Among the Sikh

Researcher James Levin’s “Poverty and Obesity in the U.S” from American Diabetes Association, research about the Obesity and Diabetes in Poverty counties/reigns of the United States. Levin believes poverty and obesity are linked to each other. According to Levin’s research “ People in America who live in the most poverty-dense counties are those most prone to obesity. ” . There are many reason that link poverty to obesity, but Levin believes lack of fresh food and inactivity has a huge role in chronic metabolic disease (obesity and diabetes), and cardiovascular death. People who

Diabetes can be treated in three basic ways: by diet, by diet in conjunction with tablets, or diet in conjunction with insulin. Diet serves as an initial control for non-urgent patients. If a person’s diet will have a major effect on glycaemic control, it does so reasonably quickly, within a few weeks of changing

Public health emphasizes the importance of prevention and proactively taking care of one’s body. As people grow older, they must follow certain guidelines to ensure that they age healthily and successfully. One of the biggest concerns facing the aging population is chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are long term diseases that have a slow progression. Once chronic diseases pass “certain symptomatic or diagnostic thresholds,” they become a permanent aspect of an individual’s life because “medical and personal regimens can sometimes control but can rarely cure them” (Albert and Freeman 105). One chronic condition that is a cause of concern is diabetes. Diabetes is not only one of the leading causes of death in the over 65 population but

Since the arrival of Columbus in 1492, American Indians have been in a continuous struggle with diseases. It may not be small pox anymore, but illnesses are still haunting the native population. According to statistics, Native Americans have much higher rates of disease than the overall population. This includes a higher death rate from alcoholism, tuberculosis, and diabetes than any other racial or ethnic group. Recent studies by Indian health experts show that diabetes among Indian youth ages 15-19 has increased 54% since 1996 and 40% of Indian children are overweight. Even though diabetes rates vary considerably among the Native American population, deaths caused from diabetes are 230 percent greater

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.

The diabetes epidemic within this demographic is being combated via multiple channels by a host of characters. The federal government, for one, has been active in addressing this issue. The CDC currently works to reduce diabetes-related health disparities in Native American communities by funding and supporting national organizations to engage and collaborate with local partners in nearly twenty communities (CDC, 2014b). For instance, the CDC provides funding to the Association of American Indian Physicians (AAIP), which works closely with communities in Louisiana, Michigan, and Kansas to create culturally appropriate and long-term diabetes interventions. One intervention in Kansas, the Better Health Cooking Skills Class, teaches community

According to Zimmet (2001), about 150 million people in the world have been suffering with diabetes and it would be 300 million by 2025. Another interesting study by AusDiab in 2000 revelead that 7.4% of the population aged 25 or over had diabetes (type 2 in 90%) Since 1981, the prevalence of type 2 diabetes has increased to twice in and the total number of cases has increased threefold in Australia (Dunstain 2002).Although type 2 diabetes is effecting all races,it was identified highly in south Asians and also worlds one-third diabetic population is from indian continent ( Jean 2008). According to the report from Centre for Disease Control and Prevention in United states of America, nearly 25.8 million people have been affected by diabetes in 2010 with 90- 95% of them being type 2 DM (CDC 2011). However, type 2 diabetes mellitus which is characterized by the deficiency and resistance of the

Type 2 Diabetes is common among Native American/American Indian children than non hispanic whites. The risk for developing type 2 diabetes is 2.2 times higher in Native Americans than non hispanic whites. Among Native Americans and Alaska Natives, ninety-five percent have type 2 diabetes and its estimated thirty percent have pre-diabetes (Treatment and Care for American Indians/Alaska Natives 2014). Type 2 diabetes leads to further complications like Cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in the United States. Cardiovascular disease is three to four times more more likely to develop in Native Americans with type 2 diabetes. According to CDC (Publishing Date), one in two Native Americans/Alaska Native children who were born in 2000 will develop type 2 diabetes in their lifetime (McLaughlin, 2010).

Inactive lifestyle, improper diet and lack of proper education regarding the health issues are the major causes of the diabetes gaining such popularity in the indigenous group. The introduction of western diet, more fatty and sugary meals, has replaced their traditional way of consumption of meal. Hunting for animals and berries was their primary way of collection of food, and it used to provide them with sufficient amount of exercise and needed nutrients, but now the amount of consumption of fatty and sugary food is very high (Ong, Carter, Vos, Kelaher & Anderson, 2014,

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).

This essay aims to identify diabetes as a public health issue, and to facilitate the discussion in the delivery of health promotion, the health risk of type 2 diabetes among south Asians from the Indian subcontinent in the UK will be discussed. This essay will use epidemiological data to demonstrate the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among South Asians in the UK, and also the determinants of health affecting this population. National policies and health promotion approaches will be explored in relation to type 2 diabetes among south Asians in the UK and how these influence the role of the nurse in health promotion. The barriers of health promotion will also be identified along with ways in which they can be overcome by the nurse.

It is necessary for one who is a type 2 diabetic to watch his weight. A diet meal plan for type 2 diabetics contain fiber rich foods, fish that are rich in omega 3 and fatty acids, healthy fats and carbohydrates. Type 2 diabetics should essential ignore food that has high levels of fats, sodium and cholesterol.

The response to each carbohydrate was quantified when the respective carbohydrate was given alone in a drink or when given in combination with protein and fat in a test meal. The data demonstrate that (1) fructose ingestion resulted in significantly lower serum glucose and insulin responses than did sucrose or dextrose ingestion in all study groups, either when given alone or in the test meal; (2) although fructose ingestion always led to the least glycemic response compared with the other hexoses, the serum glucose response to fructose was increased the more glucose intolerant the subject; (3) urinary glucose excretion during the 3 h after carbohydrate ingestion was greatest after dextrose and least after fructose in all groups. In conclusion, fructose ingestion results in markedly lower serum glucose and insulin responses and less glycosuria than either dextrose or sucrose, both when given alone or as a constituent in a test

Grains, starches, fruits, vegetables, legumes, milk and sugary foods all contain carbohydrates. By limiting your food portion size, you will eat fewer carbohydrates, which will keep your blood glucose levels down, which is important for diabetes (Canadian Diabetes Association). Blood glucose levels can also be managed by using the glycemic index. Foods lower on the glycemic index will help keep your blood glucose levels low. The higher an item is on the glycemic index, the more it will raise your blood glucose, and the less of it you should eat in a sitting. Items such as oatmeal, pasta, sweet potatoes, beans, peas, legumes and most fruit are low on the glycemic index. Items such as white bread, instant oatmeal, white rice, pretzels, popcorn, melons and pineapple are high on the glycemic index. In order to balance a meal, and have less of an effect on blood glucose levels, food items high on the glycemic index can be combined with items low on the glycemic index (American Diabetes

Many Native American tribes (e.g., Ojibwa, Cree, Dakota, Navajo, Kiowa, Ute), for example, believe that diabetes is a new disease introduced by the “white man.” Typically, diabetes is believed to result from a state of imbalance caused by consuming too much sugar, consuming too much food in general, drinking alcohol, or behaving immorally. Because one should strive to follow the right path, a diagnosis of diabetes may indicate a failure to live properly and a lack of spiritual strength. As a result, a person may feel shamed by a diagnosis of diabetes and reluctant to tell family or friends. Changing the way, the Native American thinks about diabetes, obesity and some of the foods they eat might come at a price but we have to let them know that