Diabetic Patient: A Case Study

The most significant difference between the regular insulin and the rapid acting insulin is the onset. The onset for rapid-acting or lispro is 10-15 minutes, and for the regular it is ½-1 hour.

This literature review essay will demonstrate a review of four different research articles and research related methodology The articles and review are based on the prevention of Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). The aim of this literature review is to review publications concerning the management of Catheter-related to UTI 's including the prevention. Articles reviewed include the various precaution and preventions concerning Catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) The article evidence summarized bellow was generated using a literature search conducted for Randomised Controlled Trials, Systemic Review or quantitative and qualitative research.

Saturday, November 13, 2015 The American Diabetes Association will be sponsoring the Bridge to Wellness Expo at the David L. Lawrence convention center. This event is free to the public and will provide them with a number of different events to help promote a healthy lifestyle. I believe that this event will be target towards a large range of different people such as uninsured, underinsured, or people who just want to live a longer healthier life. I think that many people will come out to this event because there is a lot that is going to be offered. Personally, if I was not participating in this event I would consider going to it just to see the different stations that will be set up there. I think that it is important to stress the importance of prevention because once something happens the damage is already done. I believe in living a healthy lifestyle and getting a handle on my health early. The expo will be offering a wide variety of different focus areas including but not limited to: active lifestyle, diabetes, cancer prevention, stress management, tobacco cessation, and heart health.

Aaron is a 25-year-old Caucasian (Hispanic/white) male who is over weight, he was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and has a long history of sever asthma. Aaron is a full time college student majoring in graphic design and works part time at GameStop during the week. He is a very sedentary individual and spends most of his time playing games or watching TV indoors. On occasions he spends time going to hockey games and parties with his friends but does not spend much time doing any physical activities. Aaron has had sever asthma since he was a child and has been taking a variety of medications from and early age. Up till the age of 18 Aaron too anti-inflammatories, albuterol the generic name is albuterol sulphate inhalation solution and some of the Brand names are ProAir HFA, ProAir

Cardiovascular disease- Diabetes drastically increases the risk of different cardiovascular manifestations, such as coronary artery disease and affiliated chest pain (angina), stroke, tightening of arteries (atherosclerosis), and heart attack. Having diabetes mellitus, raises the likely hood of having heart disease or stroke.

Type 2 Diabetes is a continuing epidemic in the United States, particularly among African Americans. According to the American Diabetes Association (n.d.): "African Americans are 70% more likely to have diagnosed diabetes compared to Non-Hispanic Caucasians." The two most prominent health disparities implicated in Type 2 Diabetes with African Americans are: proportionally higher rates of diagnosis and disease-related complications (Byers et al, 2016). Notably, "ineffective patient-provider communication" and "disconnection" between a patient's diagnosis and their culture/lifestyle are thought to contribute to these disparities (Kirk et al, 2014). This disconnect between biological and social reality is likely due to ineffectual patient-provider

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2015), urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent healthcare associated infections with 93,300 healthcare related UTIs diagnosed in 2011. Seventy five percent of healthcare acquired UTIs are catheter associated urinary tract infections (CAUTI). Because of this, major efforts, including the creation of preventive guidelines, have been made worldwide to reduce the numbers of these infections. These guidelines center on using catheters only when they are needed and only for as long as they are needed. They include specific situations in which catheters should be used which mostly include operative procedures or medical situations that would require

This is a diabetes case study of Mr. Charles D., a 45-year old male who is experiencing classic symptoms of hyperglycaemia. Recently divorced and living alone in a new home, Charles has complained of recent weight loss, excessive thirst, and frequent urination. He is a busy CEO for a major technological company. This case study for Charles will educate him as to what are the causes of diabetes: explain the presenting signs and symptoms emphasize the psycho-social impact to his amended life, and instruct him in the economic impact that he and millions share.

Mr. NX is a 35-year-old-male with complaint of back pain and not feeling well. He reports he has chronic back pain that is a constant tight, dull ache in which he has experienced over the past 10 years, without loss of function. He has a prior history of Type II diabetes, hypertension, and recurring deep vein thrombosis in which he routinely takes Glyburide, Lisinopril, and Coumadin for these disorders. Mr. NX reports he started a workout program three weeks prior in which he started two complementary alternative medications (CAMs) of Creatine and Coenzyme Q10. Other CAMs he reports taking is Kava Kava for anxiety and Garlic for his hypertension.

Ms. Brown is dehydrated due to decreased oral intake. Her sodium is elevated at 156 mEq/L, potassium is elevated at 5.6 mEq/L, chloride is elevated at 115 mEq/L and her blood sugar is also elevated at 412 mg/dl all due to her dehydration and diabetes. Due to her sodium and chloride being elevated, she would have an increase in her ADH secretion which would lead to a decrease in blood circulation, decrease in blood pressure, retention of water and increase of thirst. Because her potassium is so high it has caused her to have an insulin deficit and has lead to diabetic ketoacidosis. She would be experiencing vomiting, dehydration and confusion. She needs insulin to correct her hyperglycemia and IV fluids for her fluid loss. Her anion gap is 21

The American Diabetic Association was first founded in 1940 by a group of 28 physicians. Until 1970’s ADA limited its membership to MD, Health professional and corporations. Today it has expanded to include general members. The American Diabetic Association is and organization focused on research, indeed the first research took place in 1952. Today the ADA is ranked 18th on the most popular charity (Fonseca, Kirkman, Darsow, & Ratner, 2012). Currently for the past 25 years the organization has organized walks to raise funding and awareness for the disease. Every Tuesday in the month of March is designated as Diabetes Alert Day. As a non-profit, it does not only focus on research it translates the findings to community-based practice and

Magon M. Saunders, diabetes educator, health coach, and registered licensed dietitian presently serves as a Program Development Consultant in the Program Implementation Branch of the Division of Diabetes Translation at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At CDC, Magon works to provide technical assistance and support to state and national grantees. Magon also provides her expertise to various groups at CDC, including, the Center’s health equity, community health workers, and community clinical linkages workgroups. Nationally, Magon represents the agency as a member of both the American Diabetes Association’s Cultural Competency Workgroup as well as its African American Diabetes Action Council.

The study sample consisted of 262 Egyptian type 2 diabetic patients and 90 non-diabetic controls. Demographic, clinical and biochemical data of study participants are summarized in Table 1. Chitotriosidase enzyme activities (median; 25th-75th percentiles) were significantly elevated in diabetic patients (53; 30-96 nmol/ml plasma/h) as compared to non-diabetic controls (37; 31-46 nmol/ml plasma/h), P<0.001 for both. Table 2 summarizes the results of the linear regression models performed. There was no direct correlation between chitotriosidase levels and other quantitative clinical or laboratory measures such as: Age, BMI, Fasting plasma glucose, HbA1c, ALT, total bilirubin, total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol and

The client must have symptoms of diabetes (increased thirst, increased urination, and unexplained weight loss) and a blood sugar level equal to or greater than 200 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). The blood sugar test is done at any time, without regard for when you last ate (random plasma glucose test or random blood sugar test).

Diabetes is chronic long term group of health condition with high level of blood sugar which can lead to serious health consequences. Basically diabetes is a disorder of glucose metabolism. Insulin is a hormone that plays major role in glucose metabolism. Food contains carbohydrates which metabolize into glucose and with help of insulin glucose enters into cells. There are two main types of diabetes. When an individual’s body is unable to make enough insulin or body is unable to use its own insulin leads to high glucose level which is called diabetes type 2 or adult onset diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is juvenile onset diabetes caused by destruction of beta cell in pancreas ultimately there is no more production of insulin. High blood sugar level during pregnancy is called gestational diabetes which will disappear after pregnancy. People with diabetes might have following of sign and symptoms: increase in thirst, urination, hunger, decrease in vision and weight, tingling in extremities as well as dry skin. Diabetes is a leading cause of number of co-morbid conditions. Atherosclerosis is a micro vascular disease and is one of major cause of myocardial infarction, brain stroke, impotence in men as well as amputation of limbs. Diabetic retinopathy is causes blindness. Diabetes is a silent disorder so annual checkup of vision required and patient should be educated to report to the doctor if there is any vision change. Other co-morbid conditions are: obesity, depression, anxiety,