Diabetes Mellitus in general is a chronic disease characterized by high glucose levels in the blood (hyperglycemia). There are at least three different types of diabetes mellitus, however; I would be talking about type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes can also be known as late-onset diabetes, or non insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) which is a disease caused by the production of too little or no insulin by the pancreas. Other causes include body cells having too few insulin receptors,…
Diabetes insipidus (DI) is the result of the body not properly producing, storing or releasing anti-diuretic hormone (ADH). This can be caused by a number of factors and/or injuries to certain organs of the body. DI is an uncommon disorder characterized by two major symptoms: polyuria and polydipsia (American). Polyuria is defined as the excretion of large amounts of urine. Polydipsia is defined as intense thirst even though large amounts of fluids are consumed. Other signs may include nocturia…
Get Off Your High Horse: Film Reading Shakespeare remains alive today through the numerous adaptations of his work, each with an unique interpretation of his words. In The Hollow Crown’s version of Henry V Tom Hiddleston breathes life into the long dead King Henry V. Juxtaposition is brilliantly used by director Thea Sharrock to contrast the French to the English, as well as emphasize the passion and turmoil that Henry V experiences. The pinnacle of the polarization between the King and the…
Do you have Fatigue, Polyuria, Polydipsia, weight gain or weight loss, blurred vision, and recurrent skin infections? If you do, then you may want to see your doctor because these are a few symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. If diagnosed with this disease, a couple of questions that you may have are: “What causes type 2 Diabetes?” and “What are researchers doing to find a cure?” The initial question concerning this disease is what causes type 2 diabetes? Type 2 diabetes occurs when insulin…
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…
Australia is facing an increasing epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Obesity is thought to be the primary cause of diabetes. There are approximately one million people living with diabetes. The first part of this video explained how inflammation caused by type 2 diabetes destroys pancreatic cells and dramatically decreases the production of insulin. The two main problems related to insulin in type 2 diabetes are insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion. Insulin resistance refers to a…
disorders, and where it may not be the most common of all genetic disorders, it still plays a strong role in today’s society. There are two different types of diabetes, which each, individually, cause slightly different things to occur in the body. Type 1 diabetes is where the pancreas produces no insulin, a hormone necessary to take glucose from the bloodstream to the cells. Nevertheless, this can be controlled by taking insulin through a pump or a shot. Type 2, however, does produce a small…
Diabetes mellitus, also known as diabetes occurs when the glucose level in the blood increases more than normal. Diabetes Type 2 is very common and affects many people. Details about diabetes Type 2: This type of diabetes is quite common among people above forty years of age. It is found to rarely affect younger people. The symptoms for this type develop gradually and may take even weeks or months before you find out. In this diabetes type the insulin is still secreted but the amount secreted…
The impact that diabetes can have on someone’s life is truly great. Everyone who has experienced diabetes has a different tale of the hardships that they have endured throughout their lives. As a human being it is important to have an understanding of the feeling of those who suffer around us. All too often we jump at a conclusion without actually putting much thought into the situation before us. As a current student pharmacist one of my goals is to improve my understanding of what it is like…
Without disease, we would not be as evolved as we are today. Throughout evolution’s progress, humankind have encountered many devastating or life-altering diseases. In 2007, Dr. Sharon Moalem published Survival of the Sickest in which he explored the theory that certain diseases actually helped us as a species in the long run. Using eight case studies, Dr. Moalem set forth the benefits of disease and their contribution to new medical research. Three of these case studies are selected here:…