Anthology 2

Insulin (from the Latin, insula meaning island) is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells of the pancreatic islets, and it is considered to be the main anabolic hormone of the body. It regulates the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein by promoting the absorption of, especially, glucose from the blood into fat, liver and skeletal muscle cells. In these tissues the absorbed glucose is converted into either glycogen via glycogenesis or fats (triglycerides) via lipogenesis, or, in the…

Type 2 diabetes is slowly progressing as one of the more prevalent diseases within the United States, commonly due to socioeconomic problems. Type 2 diabetes can be controlled with insulin injections as well as exercise to control weight loss. An herbal remedy known as bilberry has been used to control blood sugar levels. Bilberry is also known as; European blueberry, huckleberry, vaccimium myrtillus, and vaccinium corymbosum.¹ Bilberry ranked fourth as the most common remedy to improve…

minutes and 2 points will be given. If the baby does not meet the criteria, no points will be given. During fetal breathing the baby should display at least one episode of rhythmic breathing for 30 seconds or more within 30 minutes, then 2 points are given. If the breathing criteria isn’t met, then no points will be given. The amniotic fluid, fluid that surrounds the baby, should be at least 2 cm in one or more adequate pockets around the baby. If there is adequate fluid around the baby, 2…

Diabetes is also defined as a set of metabolic disorders, that causes a person to have high blood glucose due to very low insulin production in the body, or the body not responding to insulin properly. The two types of diabetes are type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes, occurs when insulin isn't produced by the body. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas of the patient is attacked by their body's antibodies, and as an effect, the pancreas doesn't make insulin.…

produces a very large amount of 3.8 litres of urine in 24 hours. The next step this patient should take before seeking treatment is she should do more diagnostics to determine if she definitely has diabetes and if so, what type of diabetes (type 1 or type 2). One test that can be done is the Glycated hemoglobin (A1C) test. This is a blood test indicates the patients average blood sugar level for the past two to three months. It measures the percentage of blood sugar attached to hemoglobin. The…

Manage your diabetes with the best diabetic-care products Diabetes is one of the most common concerns for people of various age groups. With the hectic lifestyles and modern day stresses, our body gets prone to many diseases and diabetes is one of the most common among those. However, following a disciplined approach and using the best diabetic care products, it is pretty much controllable. The extensive diabetic care product range is easy to use at home and equips you to keep a thorough check…

Today, increasing prevalence of kidney stones is a global phenomenon due to change in living conditions and lifestyle. The urinary stone disease is a common multifactorial disorder estimated to occur in approximately 12% of the world population with a recurrence rate of 70-80% in male, and 47-60% in female (Araujo V., et al., 1999). Kidney stone disease is the third most common afflictions in urinary tract found in humans (Selvam et.al. 2001). Primary kidney stone formation and its recurrence…

enter the cells. When little or no insulin is produced glucose builds up in the bloodstream(hyperglycemia). Sedentary Behavior is linked to higher risk of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic health problems. Children and teens who spend more than 2 hours/day watching tv are more likely to be overweight, have higher cholesterol levels, smoke, and have poor fitness as adults. This cause a variety of problems in children. Twice the risk of developing CVD” (Miculis CP, 2015). Some things that can…

There have been stories that he used to go through, at the very least, two packs of soda a day. I only witnessed the bags of powdered donuts, the “healthy” tea that contained a floating mountain of sugar. Then the day that completely shifted my paradigm about my health. My grandfather is lying painfully silent on the bed after having a portion of his foot removed from the effects of diabetes. I shift my head to the side and see my family that is diabetic, prediabetic, or on the path towards…

When looking at Lara’s case, the first thing we did was check her vital signs. Lara’s blood pressure is 115/75, an average blood pressure is 104/57 which makes Lara’s blood pressure a little bit elevated but close to normal. Lara’s pulse is 65 beats per minute and an average pulse is 64 beats per minute, so she has a normal heart beat. Lara’s temperature is 98.5 degrees Fahrenheit and an average is 98.6 Fahrenheit so her temperature is fine. Her height is 5’8” and her weight is 120 lbs., an…