American Diabetes Association

Basketball is rapidly becoming the most popular sport in the United States with the National Basketball Association expects to bring in five billion in revenue this season. Basketball for many is seen as a game but for other it’s seen as a hope in which they can free themselves from endless cycle of poverty. That is exactly what is depicted in the documentary Hoops Dreams by Steve James who follows two young boys name Arthur Agee and William Gates. These two young boys live in the inner city of…

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this lifestyle can lead to Diabetes type 2. Many people are diagnosed with Type II Diabetes everyday, but it is becoming more common in kids because of…

forms of diabetes classified by the American Diabetes Association as type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes, the body's immune system kills the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production. Without insulin, cells cannot absorb sugar (glucose), which is needed to produce energy. Type 2 diabetes, or also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes, the body isn't able to use insulin, or what is called insulin resistance. As type 2 diabetes…

Diabetes is a chronic medical condition that causes elevated levels of glucose in the blood. There are two different types of diabetes, each with a different pathophysiology and affected patient population. There is Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, type one typically comes on suddenly will type two may be gradual. Type 1 diabetes is caused by an autoimmune destruction of pancreatic beta cells, leading to a deficiency in the production of insulin. With insulin being a hormone responsible for the…

1. The 48 years old Native American women presenting to the Indian Hospital is taking Lisinopril because of hypertension as one of the conditions documented in her past medical history. Hypertension is supported by the current measurements of the blood pressure readings of 165/100. Lisinopril is an angiotensin –converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE) considered as one of the first line treatment option for hypertension. The pharmacological mechanism of action for Lisinopril is to inhibit the action…

cause hypoglycemia. Allowing time for consistent glycemic control before starting an exercise program is strongly encouraged. Blood sugar gets checked before and after exercise to oversee adequate blood sugar (Krzymien et al., 2015). The American diabetes association suggests 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a week (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2013). DKA Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a critical…

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a disease that anyone could take on whether they are male or female, young or old. When someone has too much sugar in their blood or not enough insulin that can result in developing T1D. It is important to live a healthy life or else you can end up living the rest of your life having to take a numerous amount of medication. When a child is diagnosed with T1D that means that their pancreas is not able to produce enough insulin to help the child stay alive. At a…

The American Heart Association estimates that 42 million seniors over the age of 60 have some form of heart disease. Help protect your loved one's health by learning the risk factors. High Blood Pressure The measure of the force of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteris is known as blood pressure. When this number rises to 140/90 or greater, high blood pressure is diagnosed. High blood pressure forces the heart to work harder than it should, damages the arteries and causes the…

states while only two states offer document preparer certifications through their State Bar Associations. These states require a certification examination to educationally qualified paralegals or legal assistants prior to the Bar Associations authorizing the paralegal to use the title of “Certified Paralegal,” however, certification is not required in these states to work as a paralegal. The American Bar Association defines a paralegal as someone with the education and work experience required…