Anthology 2

Type 2 diabetes is an issue for New Zealand because it is affecting our youth. Sugar has become like a drug. Its addictive and with it comes consequences if consumed too much. Type 2 diabetes is a serious issue, experts tells us type 2 diabetes has begun to increase in children. I agree that this is a problem because it is affecting the future of our world. It is also affecting future youth habits. As a result this could become a vicious cycle (EXPLAIN THE CYCLE). Type 2 diabetes is linked to…

Type 2 diabetes is a prevalent disease that impacts the oral cavity far more than most individuals might know. Oral hygiene for many is a chore, and not an enjoyable task. Dental professionals recognize the importance of oral hygiene and it’s correlation to overall health. If good oral hygiene is crucial and of great importance for individuals who are perfectly healthy, that can only indicate that oral hygiene is critical for those who are not as privileged with their health. Individuals with…

There are two major types of diabetes. One is type 1 diabetes which is previously called insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile-onset diabetes, the other is type 2 diabetes which is previously called non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus or maturity-onset diabetes. 1. Beginnings In 1552 B.C, Hesy-Ra who was an Egyptian physician documented frequently urination as a symptom of a mysterious disease that also caused weakness. Also around this time, ancient healers attented that ants…

individuals body handles glucose in their blood. Diabetes type 2 Is the most common form of Diabetes. Diabetes type 2 is also known as “lifestyle disease” as it is most common in people who do not exercise regularly and those who are overweight or obese. (WebMD, 2015) In an average healthy individual the pancreas makes a hormone called insulin. Insulin lets the cells in the body turn glucose into energy. However in a person affected by diabetes type 2, the pancreas make extra insulin which…

This is a public service announcement from a non-profit organization. Do you or a loved one suffer from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes? Do you fear for the possible side effects of diabetes? If you are age 45 or over, you are more at risk of getting diabetes. Side effects may include heart disease, eye complications, kidney Disease, nerve damage, foot problems, skin Complications and dental disease. Diabetes depending on the type is caused by either no insulin present in the body or decreasing…

There are approximately 29.1 million Americans diagnosed with diabetes and an estimated additional 8.1 million are undiagnosed (American Diabetes Association, 2014). With this increasing prevalence rate of diabetes in the United States, Healthy People 2020 included diabetes prevention and control in the overarching objectives for the adult population. There is not an existing cure for diabetes, however it can be properly managed through lifestyle changes including a nutritious diet and…

Presentation about Type 2 Diabetes Amber Klinkhammer Introduction: I. Attention Getter: A candy bar, a simple sweet candy bar calling your name. Have you ever thought that a candy bar could kill someone? For somebody with diabetes that is exactly what a candy bar could do. II. Listener Relevance: This is an especially scary disease because anybody who makes poor lifestyle choices can end up with type 2 diabetes. III. Speaker Credibility: I know several people with type 2 diabetes,…

The cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus are on the rise, especially in the elderly population in the U.S. According to a study conducted by Centers for Disease Control (2017), about 25.2% of American age 65 years and older have diabetes out of the total population of 30.3 million Americans with type 2 diabetes mellitus, and this incidence is more common among some ethnic groups than the other. Due to many complications associated with this disorder, many factors such as lifestyle, societal factors…

Review Arka Chaudhary, Jeanette Lovato, Jacob Sup, Julie Smithwick, Rasiq Zackria Year 2 – Epidemiology Dr. Joy Lewis Due date: 12/1/2014 RDME(s): Dr. Chris Dixon, Dr. Ray Wagner Introduction Diabetes is a serious health condition that could potentially lead to heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and many other complications, if left uncontrolled. Almost all patients that develop diabetes type 2 have prediabetes, a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than normal,…

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,…