A Case Study on Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus and Puberty Essence, B, Lewis Housatonic Community College A Case Study on Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus and Puberty Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, also known as type 1 diabetes, is an autoimmune disease that is caused by the destruction of cells that normally produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that removes glucose from the bloodstream for use by the body. Therefore, low insulin levels limit glucose use, increasing blood glucose levels.…
Reply #2 From Solomon M. to Harris M. Hello Mr. Harris, I like how brief and strength to the point your response to the DQ is. You did a great job at scaring this kid to put his diabetes under control by eating healthy and exercise. Losing his toes, finger and extremities are very possible if his sugar levels are not kept under control. Great job, encouraging him to manage his diabetes to live along and healthy life.…
Patho: Diabetes can be classified and categorized in many ways. In general, the different diabetes can be classified as a group of metabolic disorders, all of which are characterized by abnormal metabolism of carbohydrates. The most common complication is hyperglycemia. This is caused by a defect in the secretion of insulin, or a defect in the effects of insulin on the tissues. Typically diagnosed after 30 years of age, Type 2 diabetes is characterized by tissues developing insulin resistance.…
77, male, married; living independently with his wife. Suffers from type 2 diabetes. Medications include: NovoLOG insulin injections 3 X daily and glimepiride tablets once a day. No current allergies; great group of friends; has been living in the same home for over 20 years; goal of care is to live the best possible life.…
Since my mom and grandparents had it my mom has checked me a couple times on my sugar level so I knew that diabetes had to do with how much sugar was…
Although diabetes has various classifications, type one diabetes and type two share three similarities between their cause, symptoms, and complications. one of the primary similarity between type one and type two diabetes is the cause. Until today, the exact cause of diabetes is unknown; however, both of type one and type two diabetes share the fact that they are a genetic disease. For example: in a diabetic patient with type one, a combination genes which are passed down from biological parent to child could be the major cause. In the same way, having a certain genes from relative might increase the chance of developing the disease in type two.…
Mild cases of type-2 diabetes can be controlled, and at times even reversed, with changes in diet and life-style. These changes require a lot of work and self-discipline but have been proven effective. Whatever method is determined best, blood sugar levels must be monitored regularly. The subject of food has always been an important part of Jewish traditions.…
Insulin Dependent There I was sitting in the doctor’s office holding onto that last piece of hope hidden deep down within my heart. Little did I know things were about to change for the rest of my life. As the doctor knocked on the door, my heart pounded each time. “Thump, thump, thump.”…
Barbie dolls with distorted arms, cheap bedazzled jewelry, cherry-flavored chap stick or stolen makeup from Mom: things you can find in a little girl’s drawer. But not mine. My drawer consisted of test strips, alcohol pads, syringes and lancets. At the age of eight, I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Given this news, I felt isolated and my future became a blur.…
From the outset of my life, I have memories of my older sister pricking her skin with a sharp needle at every meal we shared. In the younger years, I struggled with the appropriate emotion. Should I feel bemused? Intrigued? Condoling?…
Living life with a chronic disease is difficult for those with it and the people around them; but not unlivable. You or a loved one may be suffering from a chronic disease, and it could be very devastating. Around 57 percent of people in the US suffer from chronic diseases. A lot of people suffer from these diseases and might not even know.…
Stage (3): Analyzing the Experience: (250 words) I was trying to improve my patient condition by regulating her blood sugar level to reduce the risk of developing complications. After the assist of my tutor to give good health education, Ms.S.K.’s start asking me questions about the complications. I felt happy because she interacts with me.…
A chronic illness is a disease that persists for a long time. There are numerous chronic diseases in the world, many of which are the leading causes of death. At any time, 50% of the population has some sort of a chronic condition. My grandfather is a part of this population, and suffers from type 2 diabetes. Having a chronic disease impacts an individual’s life heavily.…
My Fathers illness has equally effected all of my siblings and I significantly. It is most difficult hearing stories from my family members about my father before he became ill and depressed. He was often considered the center of each conversation. It is difficult to type these words about my father considering that the last time my father and I have shared a laugh is beyond my memory. My mom always tells me that I am very similar to my father in terms of his stubbornness and positivity.…
Some people that are eventually diagnosed with diabetes have worked hard to prevent the onset but his or her body did not adjust to the changes that were made before the…