Gestational diabetes

Introduction Diabetes mellitus describes a group of metabolic diseases characterized by elevated blood glucose or hyperglycemia. High levels in glucose levels can lead to significant morbidity and premature mortality. Diabetes is considered as seventh leading cause of death in the United States. At present, about 171 million people in the world have been diagnosed with Diabetes, and it is estimated that the number is going to be double by the year 2030. In the U.S. alone, the number of people…

Type 2 Diabetes has become a community health problem over the years and the need to help care for and treat multiple patients is beginning to become overwhelming. According to the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (2013), there are about 285 million individual worldwide diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes (p. 495). If one was to not receive treatment, serious complications can arise such as cardiovascular disease, neuropathy, and retinopathy. Implementing self-care behaviors…

complications of diabetes include diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHS), and hypoglycemia. DKA and HHS occurs when there is insufficient insulin to transport glucose into the cells. The difference between DKA and HHS is that in HHS an individual has just enough insulin to prevent ketoacidosis but not enough to prevent osmotic diuresis, hyperglycemia, and extracellular fluid depletion (Robbins, Shaw, & Lewis, 2010). DKA is more common in type 1 diabetes…

one of the leading causes to major health issues like diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition that comes in two different types. Type one diabetes is hereditary and type two diabetes is caused by obesity. Type one diabetes is when your pancreas does not produce insulin. Type two diabetes is when your pancreas does not produce enough insulin or your body can not take in or absorb the insulin. There are many other different causes to diabetes other than obesity but some individuals are beyond…

Diabetes Prevention Prevention is the key that locks the door of disease. There are many ways to prevent disease and likewise many ways not to prevent disease. Diabetes is one disease that is becoming more and more evident in todays society. The number of people being diagnosed with diabetes fast growing exponentially, but the good news is that it can be prevented before it becomes a problem. People can prevent the onset of diabetes by taking care of his or his body by exercising and eating…

High blood sugar can cause many other health problems such as kidney failure, heart, nerve, skin problems. Diabetes is one of the big health challenges African American women face. One in 4 African American women, older than 55 years old have diabetes (Women Health, 2010). Often people who are diagnose with diabetes 80%-90% are also diagnosed to obesity. Obesity and diabetes go hand in hand most of the time. Being obese puts extra stress on your body in so many different ways, including the…

and policies deserve more attention, the lack of federal funding in these areas is stifling the progress of children’s health care. The government has attempted to mitigate the people’s economic struggle and alleviate the burden of illnesses like diabetes; however, it is troubling that the output of these expenditures is not proportional to the monetary input. Reflecting on what has worked and what has not in the past, the government should allocate funds more effectively and adequately to avoid…

starting to become more interested in buying their product after the easy fast food is banned. According to Dawes, “Obesity among American children has reached epidemic proportions,” which means that our children are at higher risks for diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiac and even mental health issues. All of these diseases not only carry serious consequences but are also very expensive to treat. Fast food restaurants are something we can live…

suggested you take one in the past. The A1c shows what your average blood sugars have been for the past 3 or 4 months. This is a simple way to determine whether or not a person is pre-diabetic or diabetic. If they’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes, this test also allows their doctor to determine whether or not they’ve been managing their blood glucose effectively. How the A1c Test Works The carbohydrates we eat get converted into glucose to power our body. Any extra glucose that does not…

Ridgeland Mississippi is a thriving community, which is positioned between Jackson, Mississippi and Madison, Mississippi. According to City-Data of Ridgeland (n.d.), Ridgeland’s population in 2013 was 24,427 with 11,160 males and 13,267 females. The land area is 15.9 square miles with a population density of 1,535 people per square mile. Ridgeland’s median resident age is 36.3 years old, compared to Mississippi’s median age, which is 36.6. The estimated median household income for Ridgeland is…