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That sterile smell, the multiple doctor visits; the little white rooms, where I tried to not think about the worst thing that could be wrong with me. One of the white coats finally said something, but it wasn't good news; I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. My world had just turned upside down. I was 12 years old at the time. My parents and I didn't know anything about diabetes, so when I was told I had it, I had just assumed it was only temporary, that I will get better in a few days; I…

During my time in my Kindergarten LAL/Math resource classroom I observed a student, who will be referred to as Ally for confidentiality reasons. Specifically, I observed Ally’s number recognition ability. Ally is currently five years old and is in her seventh month of Kindergarten. Ally lives at home with her mother, father, and older brother Mathew. Ally’s parents are very involved in her school life. They attend celebrations, meetings, and other events. Ally comes from a Russian family. Her…

and alter various organs, especially eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and other blood vessels. Diabetes mellitus is classified into two types: type 1 diabetes mellitus, in which there is a total destruction of beta cells, which leads to absolute insulin deficiency; and diabetes mellitus type 2 or non-insulin, a consequence…

past two days. Ellen also complained of rapid weight loss, despite eating uncontrollable. Dr. Gupta suspects it to be diabetic ketoacidosis; which is when your body produces excessive ketones. Diabetic ketoacidosis mostly occurs in people with type 1 diabetes, however Ellen has no medical history of showing a diagnosis of any chronic diseases; so, variety of tests should confirm it. Diabetic ketoacidosis can be the cause of lack of insulin that helps keep the body’s blood sugar balanced. Dr.…

the world owing to an interconnected group of diseases or after or side effects. Straightforwardly, it is learnt that it has reached to the 7th position in the list of the most life-threatening diseases. Type 1 diabetes (insulin-dependent diabetes or juvenile or Diabetes mellitus type 1) is described as the variety of diabetes in which insulin production is destructed or specifically, human body fails to produce much needed insulin in the body (Higgins et al. 560). In contrast, Type 2 diabetes…

basis. Type 1 diabetes is a disease unknown to most people until they encounter it. Once encountered, they experience the ups and downs of Type 1 Diabetes, while also experiencing the mental and physical pressures added to their lives. Diabetes is a life changing and a life threatening disease, which will cause families to grow closer as they care for their loved ones with this challenging disease. There are two different types of diabetes and they are called Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 is where…

Type 1 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease in which the body’s own immune system erroneously attacks the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans located in the pancreas that produce insulin, resulting in a high level of glucose in the blood. Insulin is needed to transport blood glucose (sugar) into cells. The sugar is then stored in the cells and used later for energy. “In these duties, insulin acts as a regulator of gene transcription” (Cox, 688). When beta cells produce too little or,…

Type 1 diabetes is, according to American Diabetes Association, “when the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that the body needs to get glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body” ("Type 1 Diabetes). “This disease affects 1.4 million people every year,” and “is the seventh leading cause of death in the United” ("Statistics About Diabetes).” Here are the signs, symptoms, prognosis and ways to treat Type 1 diabetes because there is no cure. Type 1 Diabetes can affect…

and aggressive effector T cells is disturbed” (Buschard). Most individuals who are diagnosed with type 1 diabetes may still produce some insulin; however, over time will need to get insulin shots or an insulin pump in order to keep their blood glucose levels where they need to be. Many wonder how people get type 1 diabetes, and the answer is that it is in most people’s genetics; because type 1 diabetes is not formed due to bad eating habits and not being healthy, scientists have found that…

can be at least partially attributed to lack of funding. Almost everyone pays a “9-1-1 service fee” as part of their phone bill. This money is then used to help fund 911 dispatch centers. Except this is not necessarily true. “The FCC’s fee reports show that since 2008, at least 20 states [including California] have diverted those dollars elsewhere. . . New York state, which has seen multiple breakdowns in its 9-1-1 systems, took in over $185 million dollars in fees in 2014, but then diverted $77…