Diabetes mellitus type 2

Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic disorders, which share the common feature of present high levels of blood glucose (source of energy for the body; hyperglycemia) or chronic persistent; if these levels are too high or too low it can lead to acute complications that have to resolve quickly. Elevated levels maintained for a long time and cause blood glucose levels damaging arteries throughout the body, long-term deterioration and alter various organs, especially eyes, kidneys, nerves,…

for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus” (1) deals with the question of examining long-term relationship between caffeine consumption and incidents of type 2 diabetes mellitus. This prospective cohort study is significant because prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus has increased in the past decade and this increase is associated with diet and lifestyle factors, among which caffeine consumption occupies one of the central places. Therefore, the relationship between caffeine and type 2 diabetes mellitus…

with obesity and diabetes, along with other health factors has many health providers concerned with co-morbidities in children. A review of literature on, “Insulin resistance in type 2 diabetic youth, disclosed cardio-metabolic issues leading to co-morbidities and or mortalities across the lifespan of juveniles.” The findings in measurements were insulin resistance and insulin secretion, which identified a progressive state from normalcy in glycemic index to Type II Diabetes Mellitus.…

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease estimated to affect 382 million people worldwide (International Diabetes Federation (IDF), 2013). Around 90% of diabetics have type 2 diabetes, formerly known as non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (diabetes.org.uk, 2012). Type 2 diabetes is characterised by either insufficient production of the hormone insulin from the beta cells of the pancreas or the body’s resistance to its effects. This means that insulin-sensitive peripheral tissues have a…

According to the WHO, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is the third leading cause of mortality globally and is the third leading cause of mortality globally and symbolize one of the greatest health challenges worldwide. The International Diabetes Federation estimated that there are 387 million people living with diabetes and it is also predicted that it will rise to 592 million by 2035 (Yates et al, 2016). Also the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus continues to increase in the United States…

Diabetes mellitus, more commonly known as diabetes, is classified by the presence of high glucose levels in the blood. Symptoms of diabetes include increased hunger and thirst, frequent urination, fatigue and dizziness, and infections or sores. The percentage of the United States population with diabetes has increased drastically from 0.93% in 1958 to 7.18% in 2013. The rising prevalence of the disease in the United States makes diabetes an increasingly important condition to understand.…

(WHO), diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycaemia with disruption of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. The elevation of blood glucose level is due to defects in insulin secretion, impaired insulin action, or both. Diabetes mellitus is categorized to type 1 and 2. Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) usually develops in childhood and adolescence. The patients need to rely on insulin injections lifelong for survival. Whereas Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)…

this reflection depicts Mr. Ed 's story, a patient who has diabetes, on how he began to contemplate the changes needed in his lifestyle by experiencing motivational interviewing (MI). MI is the art of coaching a client to make changes using therapeutic communication (Dart, 2011). This paper will reveal the manner in which Mr. Ed moved from pre-contemplation to the contemplation stage of change to better control his recent diagnosis of type…

suspect that constipation in this patient’s case is induced by the aosteoarthritis therapy and anticholinergic effect of loratadine used for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. Moreover, constipation is also association with diabetes mellitus type II with neuropathy and the signs of dehydration (Fabel and Shealy,2014).Docusate is a stool softener and it is used by this patient for the treatment of constipation, condition highlighted in her past medical…

both in type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Nearly all type 1 and 75% of type 2 DM will develop DR after 15 year duration of diabetes.(25) During the first two decades of disease, nearly all patients with type 1 diabetes and >60% of patients with type 2 diabetes have retinopathy.(26) It is estimated that 15 to 25% of the diabetic population have diabetic retinopathy, and everyone has the potential to develop it over a period of time. (15) More than 75% of patients who have diabetes…