Diabetes mellitus type 2

the study. They were divided into 2 groups, each group consist of 50 patients. Unstimulated saliva and blood were collected and investigated for glucose levels. Results and conclusion: FBS, PPBS, Plasma glucose levels and salivary glucose levels were higher in diabetic patients than healthy controls.FBS, PPBS, Plasma glucose level and salivary glucose levels were significantly correlated with each other in diabetic patients Keywords: hyperglycemia, diabetes mellitus, saliva INTRODUCTION Saliva…

I just get a verbal yes that you agree to participate? Christine: Yes, I agree to participate. Interviewer: Thank you. So, as a background, I would like to hear from you on how you think about diabetes and about your own health. Can you start by talking a little bit about what you know about diabetes? Christine: It’s when you make too much sugar and you’re not getting rid of enough of it I guess. That’s all I know. Interviewer: And, in your perception, do you think it’s a serious disease…

more problematic is obesity, as it is becoming more prevalent and the amount of deaths related to it are increasing. The affects of obesity are also a problem because of its causes on the human body and its correlation with heart problems, cancer, diabetes, etc. A recent study shows, that of the United States adult population, more than a third are considered obese and this number continues to rise (Gore, Diallo, & Padilla, 2015). One of the major influences that help promote obesity is the…

that fast food is a cheap and easy accessible option for on the go people.” On average, it takes anywhere from 2 to 3 minutes to order and receive any fast food meal whereas it could take 20 or more minutes to prepare a meal. Fast food is simply just faster than preparing a meal at…

Conducting a Risk Assessment A 25-year-old patient has presented to the clinic today. The patient reports that she is homeless, a type II diabetic, HIV positive, and currently pregnant with a gestational age of 25 weeks. The patient also reports that she was previously seen at a community health clinic that has since closed due to monetary factors. At this point during the initial prenatal visit, the provider should perform a risk assessment on this patient. Prior to conducting the risk…

Introduction This essay will explore the relationship between the Treaty of Waitangi (ToW) and the inequities in type II diabetes between Māori and non-Māori. It is evident that disparities such as quality of care and access to care can be linked to the three breaches in articles under the Māori version of the ToW. To demonstrate the inequities in diabetes the 1852 New Zealand Constitution Act, 1907 The Tohunga Suppression Act, Orewa Speech and an overview of the treaty breaches will be used to…

in its diabetes franchise. They're used to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. The combined sales for these drugs were ~$1.3 billion for 1Q17, a ~5.0% fall from $1.4 billion in 1Q16. Chart - 006 - JJ Uses for Januvia and Janumet Januvia and Janumet, its combination version, are drugs classified as DPP-4 inhibitors. DPP-4 is the enzyme dipeptidyl peptidase-4, which removes incretin from the human body in people without type 2 diabetes. However, people with type 2…

Diabetes is an epidemic condition that affects millions of people of all ages, genders, races, and ethnic groups around the globe. Diabetes management implies a team of care health professionals that approach this condition by teaching patients’ knowledge, skills, and providing support to the patients and family. As a professional nurse and future advanced practice nurse, providing care for patients with type 2 diabetes it is challenging. The healthcare provider’s role is to reinforce healthy…

comorbidities associated with microvascular complications in diabetes. Acta Paulista De Enfermagem, 28(2), 113-119 7p. doi:10.1590/1982-0194201500020 Mantel et.al (2015) conducted a study to investigate the behavioral factors, prevalence and comorbidities associated with microvascular complications among patients of diabetes mellitus. Cross- sectional study was done through the distribution of questionarres among 318 people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Data were analysed using SPSS and the…

Assessment After I took this assessment, I was informed that I was at a higher risk for heart disease and diabetes. I knew while I was taking the test that I would have to eat better foods, and exercise more than I was exercising. I had bad eating habits and was not active enough which is why this website told me I was at a higher risk for heart disease especially. Heart disease and diabetes run in my family, and I do not want those things to happen to me. That is another reason why I was…