Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disease that affects the pancreas and hormone insulin in predisposed individuals under 30. Diabetes Mellitus 1 is caused by an autoimmune effect to the pancreas which results in decreased function of insulin production. While it directly affects the specified organs, it can cause severe conditions to the rest of the body. Diabetes Mellitus can be complex but by learning the etiology, treatment, nutrient needs, nursing assessment, progression, interventions, and management adherence, one can gain control. This disease currently affects 25.86 million people in the United States. Gaining knowledge will increase awareness to the 7 million undiagnosed (Schlenker, 2015). There are many suspected reasons and evidence …show more content…
Doctors might begin with a simple symptom, history and physical examination. To confirm urine and blood test may be ordered to begin the process. Urine test may indicate abnormal levels of acetone, keynotes or glucose (Cabrera, 2017). There are several criteria in result to be considered diabetic. These criteria include a blood sugar level of 200mg/dl or greater at any given time. A fasting blood glucose which needs 8 hours of nothing by mouth, may also be administered, with a result of 126 mg/dl or greater. Glucose tolerance test which is taken after a consumption of a medically administered glucose, with a result of 200 mg/dl or greater. Hemoglobin A1c level of 6.5% or higher, which is a test that examines a 2-4 month period. (Carmichael, 2015) These results together can base a diagnoses for Diabetes. There are also further tests to determine Diabetes type 1. These can include C peptide tests to measure the level of insulin being made by the pancreas, specifically decreased. Together these tests can diagnose Diabetes Mellitus type …show more content…
Daily monitoring of glucose testing are required. These glucose checks go hand in hand with self insulin shot administration. There are also many ways to receive this insulin, including oral drugs, insulin pumps and subcutaneous shots. The amount and route is usually prescribed by a doctor. The type of insulin for your lifestyle is also considered by your doctor, as some have peaks of function that require closer monitoring. Diet and exercise are also part of treatment that usually need to be drastically changed when diagnosed. Diet is specified on age, weight, and height but it is usually recommended to have a overall well balanced diet. The diet focus on carbohydrate intake and fat decrease. Physical activity is something that has to be planned according to diet and medications. For someone with DM1 the demands of energy are increased, therefore more nutrients may be consumed but insulin may need to be adjusted. Together these treatment methods can keep a tight control of Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes is a metabolic disease where a person has high blood glucose due to either the body's cells do not properly respond to insulin, the insulin production is not adequate, or even at times both. People who have this will often have polyuria which is urinating frequently, as well as be more hungry and thirsty. There are three different types of diabetes. There is Type 1 Diabetes, Type 2 Diabetes, and Gestational Diabetes.
An A1C test will provide the average blood glucose levels for the past three months, this test will measure the amount of glucose attached to hemoglobin (NIH, 2016). What you are looking for in an A1C test is for the percentage to be below 5.7, if the level is 6.5 percent or higher then it means you have diabetes (Mayo Clinic, n.d). A random blood sugar test is when it can be taken anytime. If the results show a level of 200 mg/dl or higher it indicates you have diabetes if you are below 200 mg/dl, you do not have diabetes (Diabetes co UK, n.d). A fasting blood sugar test needs to be taken after eight hours of no food; these are preferably done in the morning. Someone with a result of 99 or below is at no risk, 100 to 125 is pre-diabetes and 126 or above means you have diabetes (NIH,n.d).In order to take an oral glucose tolerance test you must eat for at least 8 hours prior taking the test. The normal level is between 139 or below, 140 to 199 is pre-diabetes, 200 and above means, you have diabetes (NIH,
Uncontrolled diabetes can affect nearly every organ of the body; of which, heart disease and kidney failure are most commonly impacted. Known as diabetes mellitus, a collective term for various blood abnormalities, the term diabetes refers to either a scarcity of insulin in the body or the body’s inability to accept insulin. Though the symptoms of diabetes are manageable, many are unaware as to having it. According to the CDC report “2011 Diabetes Fact Sheet,” approximately 6 million people in the United States have undiagnosed diabetes. Undetected, diabetes can become deadly. In a recent World Health Organization report “Diabetes Action Now: An Initiative of the World Health Organization and the International Diabetes Federation,” it
Diabetes is everywhere in the world now, since more people have it than ever before. Still, we have a lot more to learn about this illness if we are to fight and overcome it. There are some things about diabetes that most people just don't know. Stay tuned for part two, coming soon!
American Diabetes Association was founded to stop the rising percentage of diabetes patients and to face the negatives effects of it. The ADA is very important because diabetes is a serious and dangerous condition. It is concerning how many adults and young people had been affected by diabetes. The country needs an association like this to conduct and administrate the funding to prevent and develop researches for the
Type two diabetes is the most common disease today, and it has a great impact on the lives of many people in the United States. Type two diabetes results when the body is resistant to insulin or impaired secretion of insulin by the pancreatic beta cells. The pancreas produces too much insulin, but over time it is not able to make an adequate amount of insulin needed in order to move the glucose into the cells. However, there are many factors that lead to type two diabetes. They are known to be genetic, high body weight, previously identified impaired fasting glucose levels or impaired glucose tolerance, family history of diabetes, and history of gestational diabetes or delivery of a baby over 9 pounds. Type two diabetes effects about 90% to 95% of the cases of disease in the US (Hinkle & Cheever, 2013). It's
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.
the serious issue that has impacted our community is type 2 diabetes and it is an issue that has offensively affected in new zealand at the minority percent of 90%-95% that by far the most common form affecting the people with diabetes. nearly 250,000 people in our community are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and this number indicates that our communities are not aware about the causes of type 2 diabetes and the major impacts it has in new zealand. my research question is how does obesity causes type 2 diabetes it also linked to this issue
writing this research paper will help me to understand the effect of type 2 diabetes have on the body and the complication of type 2 diabetes. The research was conducted in order to figure out whether the risk of developing type 2 diabetes can be reduced through lifestyle changes. Such changes include proper dieting and rigorous physical activities. While conducting the research it was apparent that some of the cause of type 2 diabetes, are sedentary lifestyle and bad dieting. Articles from the wed of science from USF and science direct elaborate on how that aspect may maximize the possibility of developing type 2 diabetes . People with type2 diabetes usually are overweight because of unhealthy lifestyle. Healthy habits may leads to weight loss in obese patients that suffer from type2 diabetes (Westman, E. C. 2014). This is also true for any person that want to prevent type 2 diabetes or suffer from related complications of that disease.
Both forms of Diabetes Mellitus require a treatment plan to maintain normal and stable levels of blood glucose. Once controlled levels of blood sugar with insulin injections, diet or medication, people with diabetes can lead a near normal life. Type I diabetes require insulin injections daily to maintain balanced sugar levels in the blood. If the concentration of glucose in the blood rises, (Thomsen), the imbalance can be identified by weakness, fatigue and thirst. These symptoms mean that more insulin is required. (Thomsen). However, if the concentration of glucose in the blood drops too low, a reaction occurs to insulin, causing dizziness, hunger, fatigue, headache, sweating, tremors and unconsciousness (in severe cases) . A quick fix for this problem is the person administering simple sugar such as that found in orange juice and some kinds of candy. However, this should be done only if the person is conscious and alert;
Glucose regulation is determined through a loop feedback system where the production of insulin is based off the reaction of B-cell to insulin sensitive tissue. B-cell reaction determines the level of insulin that is produce in the body. Normal regulation is dependent on the b-cell response and when the b-cell response is inadequate and is unable to produce enough insulin in the body, insulin resistance diabetes (diabetes type 2) is present. There are a number of causes for diabetes including genetics, obesity, low or no level of physical activity, unhealthy diet (high in fat and sugar), smoking, and alcohol consumption; with obesity being the greatest factor. With diabetes type 2 comes many risk factors such as, increase
Watching what you eat is an important part of managing your diabetes. A proper diet can greatly reduce your risk of complications. There are a number of foods that you will need to avoid if you have diabetes. Below is a list of some of the foods to avoid:
C. Adult-onset diabetes is a little different. Treatment to manage Type 2 diabetes consists of taking diabetic medicines and sometimes injections. Making wise food choices, being physically active are very important. Also controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.
Diabetes is little or no ability to move glucose out of the blood into the red blood cells. Nearly 16 million people have diabetes in the United States, which narrows it down to about 1 out of every seventeen people. About 2,150 new cases are diagnosed each day. Many of us do not clearly know what diabetes is and the different categories that it is classified in. The first type of diabetes that will be discussed is type 1 diabetes and steps that can be taken to diagnose diabetes. The second type of diabetes that will be talked about will be type 2 diabetes and how it effects patients. The third type of diabetes is gestational diabetes and how exercise can help control diabetes. This paper discusses type 1
On November 15, 2017, I attended a professional meeting called “Think Like A Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin.” The sponsors for this meeting were SNDA and CVD. The speaker who presented at the meeting was Gary Scheiner Ms, CDE. He is an author of the book “Think Like A Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin.” The general objective for this meeting helped people gain more knowledge about diabetes, and learned more from author personal experiences with type I diabetes. After I attended this meeting, I become more knowledgeable about diabetes. I have a chance to learn more about diabetes nutrition, different type of medications, and many tools that are available for diabetes patients to keep track on the blood glucose.