Diabetes is a life-long disease today is considered a global epidemic which is a major health concern. It affects individuals of all ages and races. Expected to grow over the next 20 years, more than 439 million adults globally will have been living with this disease (Gonzalez, Esbitt, Schneider, Osborne and Kupperman, 2011). According to Gonzalez et al.’s (2011) article, diabetes reduces ones’ life expectancy up to 10 years with females losing more years than males, but of a much higher occurrence in men.
Type 2 diabetes often develops in middle aged and older adults is referred to as the “adult-onset” diabetes. This chronic illness, is characterized by high blood glucose levels caused by either a lack of insulin or the body’s inability to use insulin efficiently. The etiology of Type 2 diabetes results from the interaction between a genetic predisposition, behavioral and environmental risk factors. Although those are some of the leading causes, non-genetic risk factors, such as limited physical activity and obesity are also …show more content…
However, this is sometimes easier said than done, promoting changes in the cleints’ dietary habits usually is a task for medical providers. Individuals’ diagnosed with this disease lacks motivation because the results are not instant, but rather seen over time, due to insufficient funds or the cost of medication can prevent healthy living. In addition, to individuals having a difficult time to make changes, clinicians, general practitioners, working with diabetic clients also finds it challenging to convey their message. Diabetes, is based on the quality and quantity of food consumption and medication adherence is dependent upon the clients’ self-care behaviors, therefore clients are encouraged to make lifestyle
Type 2 diabetes often develops in middle aged and older adults is referred to as the “adult-onset” diabetes. This chronic illness, is characterized by high blood glucose levels caused by either a lack of insulin or the body’s inability to use insulin efficiently. The etiology of Type 2 diabetes results from the interaction between a genetic predisposition, behavioral and environmental risk factors. Although those are some of the leading causes, non-genetic risk factors, such as limited physical activity and obesity are also …show more content…
However, this is sometimes easier said than done, promoting changes in the cleints’ dietary habits usually is a task for medical providers. Individuals’ diagnosed with this disease lacks motivation because the results are not instant, but rather seen over time, due to insufficient funds or the cost of medication can prevent healthy living. In addition, to individuals having a difficult time to make changes, clinicians, general practitioners, working with diabetic clients also finds it challenging to convey their message. Diabetes, is based on the quality and quantity of food consumption and medication adherence is dependent upon the clients’ self-care behaviors, therefore clients are encouraged to make lifestyle