Health issues affect the population and provide stress towards the individual. These issues can vary in existence. Diabetes mellitus, often shortened to diabetes, refers to a group of diseases that affect the body’s usage of glucose (Torpy, 2011). Torpy (2011) defines glucose as the sugar acting as source of energy for the muscle cells, tissue cells and the brain. The two prominent forms of diabetes are called type 1 and type 2, and gestational diabetes. I am going to focus on type 1 and type 2 diabetes as they carry considerable long term effects. This paper will address the causes, severities, organizations, and intervention programs related to diabetes.
Causes
Collazo-Clavell et al. (2014) talked about the variety of causes for type 1 and …show more content…
The most recognizable agencies and organizations are the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, American Diabetes Association, and International Diabetes Federation. On their main website, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (2014) calls themselves the Government’s leading agency in diabetes research. They fund clinical research on diseases connected to internal medicine and its subfields (the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 2014). On their website, the American Diabetes Association (2014) identified themselves as an organization that provides funds to improve the lives of everyone affected by diabetes. They offer services and specialized information to many communities. They also advocate rights for diabetic patients. Then there is the International Diabetes Federation (2014) who, according to their main website, specializes in dealing with the issues concerning diabetes from the local to the global level. They aim to increase awareness and advocacy initiatives. Through these agencies and organizations, the fight towards preventing providing a cure for diabetes can gain more …show more content…
When looking at the causes of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, there is that possibility that anyone may get afflicted. The severity of diabetes is high as shown from the various statistics demonstrating the figures of those affected and the mortality rates associated with the disease. Fortunately, there are agencies and organizations such as the American Diabetes Association that provide support towards research and educate people on the matter. Program such as disease and case management interventions give patients the opportunity to manage their lifestyle with help from a healthcare professional. To contribute to the cause, I recommend checking out the websites of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, American Diabetes Association, and the International Diabetes Federation as they provide valuable information regarding the subject and accept donations that contribute toward finding a
Causes
Collazo-Clavell et al. (2014) talked about the variety of causes for type 1 and …show more content…
The most recognizable agencies and organizations are the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, American Diabetes Association, and International Diabetes Federation. On their main website, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (2014) calls themselves the Government’s leading agency in diabetes research. They fund clinical research on diseases connected to internal medicine and its subfields (the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 2014). On their website, the American Diabetes Association (2014) identified themselves as an organization that provides funds to improve the lives of everyone affected by diabetes. They offer services and specialized information to many communities. They also advocate rights for diabetic patients. Then there is the International Diabetes Federation (2014) who, according to their main website, specializes in dealing with the issues concerning diabetes from the local to the global level. They aim to increase awareness and advocacy initiatives. Through these agencies and organizations, the fight towards preventing providing a cure for diabetes can gain more …show more content…
When looking at the causes of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, there is that possibility that anyone may get afflicted. The severity of diabetes is high as shown from the various statistics demonstrating the figures of those affected and the mortality rates associated with the disease. Fortunately, there are agencies and organizations such as the American Diabetes Association that provide support towards research and educate people on the matter. Program such as disease and case management interventions give patients the opportunity to manage their lifestyle with help from a healthcare professional. To contribute to the cause, I recommend checking out the websites of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, American Diabetes Association, and the International Diabetes Federation as they provide valuable information regarding the subject and accept donations that contribute toward finding a