Symptoms And Treatment Of Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes (formerly called non-insulin-dependent diabetes (NIDDM), obesity related diabetes, or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder that is primarily characterized by insulin resistance, relative insulin deficiency, and hyperglycemia.

“Diabetes is a silent killer” (Demille 2005, p.5). It is a metabolic disorder that can result in impaired quality of life and serious complications. This study aims to understand the case of Mr. Skyler Hanson who is newly diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 that leads to diabetic ketoacidosis which was confirmed by the presence of moderate to high ketones in the urine and a high blood glucose level. It was noted that he has a history of fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, nausea and frequent urination. Furthermore, it was disclosed that he has difficulty in adjusting to his diagnosis and he occasionally missed administration of insulin dose when socialising. Subsequently, he was admitted in the Critical Care Unit for rehydration,

Diabetes Mellitus is a growing issue for health care providers internationally. The World Health organization estimated in 2013 there were 347 Million diabetics worldwide, predicting that Diabetes will be the 7th leading cause of death by 2030 (WHO, 2013). In both type 1 and type 2 diabetes Mellitus, factors such as poor compliance with diet and medication, infection, acute medical or surgical illness or trauma can lead to poor glycaemic control, precipitating a hyperglycaemic emergency such as Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) (Scobie & Samaras, 2009). In Type 2 Diabetes, another equally dangerous

Type 2 Diabetes –[Diabetes mellitus type 2 (formerly noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) or adult-onset diabetes) is a metabolic disorder that is characterized by hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) in the context of insulin resistance & relative lack of

Type 1 diabetes, also referred to as Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) or Juvenile Diabetes, can be caused by a genetic disorder. It can occur at any age, but it is most often diagnosed in children, adolescents, or young adults around 20 years old or before a person is 30 years of age. Insulin is a hormone produced by special cells, called the beta cells, in the pancreas, an organ located in the area behind the stomach. Insulin is needed to move blood sugar (glucose) into cells, where it is stored and later used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, these cells produce little or no insulin. Without enough insulin, glucose builds up in the bloodstream instead of going into the cells. The body is unable to

IDDM also known as type 1 diabetes is classified as an autoimmune disease. The immune system releases the white blood cells which attack and destroy the pancreatic insulin secreting beta cells. Due to this attack little or no insulin is being released by the pancreas, insulin is not being distributed into the blood there for it is not reaching the liver cell which in turn is not activating the insulin receptors which do not stimulate the glucose transport molecules to the surface of the liver cell causing insufficient break down

Type II is similar to Type I but this particular branch is known as a Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM), meaning that the production of insulin is not the problem. Patients with type II have an insulin resistance condition, which means that their body has become resistant to the insulin hormone and therefore, the cells in the body do not react to it. When resistance to insulin takes place, the pancreas makes an effort to produce as much insulin as it can, in order to attempt to stimulate the body’s cells, until it can no longer produce sufficient amounts. Once the insulin production has worn out, blood sugar levels in the bloodstream rise and diabetes type II manifests. Insulin levels in the body may be normal but because of the resistance, there is a decrease in sensitivity to liver and muscle cells, and because the insulin cannot penetrate such muscles, it becomes ineffective. Unlike type I, type II can be

This paper will explore the history and hospital course of Mr. Z., a 23 year old Caucasian male who was admitted on October 11, 2016 to Massachusetts General Hospital for treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and new onset type 1 diabetes mellitus. DKA is an emergency situation that results in 100,000 hospitalizations in the US yearly, a 9% mortality rate, and treatments of reportedly 1 billion dollars per year (Katsilambros, Kanaka-Gantenbein, Liatis, Makrilakis, & Tentolouris, 2011). Presenting to the emergency room with DKA is the first manifestation of type 1 diabetes in 30% of cases (Katsilambros et al., 2011). This paper will examine Mr. Z.’s case presentation, pertinent medical history, diagnosis formulation, hospital management, intensive review of his medications, and discussion.

Type I diabetes mellitus (DMII) was previous referred to as juvenile diabetes, as it was known to affect mainly children and young adults. Typically individuals diagnosed with this chronic illness find out at an earlier age and treatment as well as plan of care begin and adjust, as they get older. According to the Americans Diabetes Association, only 5% of people diagnosed with diabetes mellitus have this form, compared with type II that is usually associated with obesity and older age. With type I diabetes your body or specifically, your pancreas produces very little or no insulin whatsoever, in contrast to type II diabetes when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin or may become resistant, which in turn will effect the breakdown of carbohydrates (Mayo Clinic, 2016). Our body uses organic compounds such as protein, lipids and carbohydrates to produce energy; carbs also referred to as sugar or glucose is our main source of energy amongst the three components. “Insulin is a hormone that the body needs to get glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body”, (American Diabetes Association, 2016). So without insulin, sugar cannot enter our cells for energy and the high levels remain in the blood, known as hyperglycemia. There is no known cause of this chronic illness, but research does believe genetics has some role in the disease process. The immune system of individuals with DMI mistakenly destroys insulin-producing cells, after a certain period of time

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. The chronic hyperglycemia of diabetes is associated with long term damage, dysfunction, and failure of various organs especially the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels. Type 1 DM once known as juvenile diabetes or Insulin dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Although type 1 diabetes can develop at any age, it typically appears during childhood or adolescence (1).

Type I diabetes, previously called juvenile diabetes, although, it usually develops in children or teens, but can also start in early adulthood. Management has improved over the years; with proper follow-up people diagnosed with his form of diabetes can live healthy lives. In NIDDM the body is unable to process the BS effectively because of insufficient amounts of insulin or the body 's inability to properly use

Peggy suffers from Diabetes Mellitis. A condition that affects glucose tolerance through the body's inability to use its insulin or lack thereof. Diabetes affects the body in other ways. It damages the tiny blood vessels in the kidneys, eyes, or nervous system. (Jacoby, Youngson, & Marshall Cavendish Corporation., 2005, p. 116) Damage in the vessels of the kidneys leads to kidney failure. Damage in the vessels of the nervous system lead to poor circulation and eventually, black appendages. Black appendages have little to no blood flow and must be amputated before it causes an infection due to the bacteria present in the dead tissue.

In clinical scenario, the nurses often encounter such questions from diabetic patients as ‘Can I take soy food to reduce my blood sugar level?’ or ‘Can soy food prevent diabetes?’ or ‘Does eating soy food really work for my diabetic condition?’

In recent years, Russia has been dealing with a variety of nationwide health problems. These include the raging diabetes epidemic that they have been trying to avoid for decades. According to Chelsea Caesar of the Moscow Times, “Four million people have been diagnosed with diabetes in Russia, and almost 6 million people are unaware of their disease.”. This is seriously affecting their general population. Russia should focus their time and money on treatment and research for Diabetes, since it is so greatly affecting their economic, lifestyle and health status.

The management of patients with diabetes is classified in the current review under the following categories: a) Non-Pharmacological, b) Pharmacological, c) Monitoring of glycemic control, d) Prevention, e) Clinic organization and f) Referral and admission.