Diabetic retinopathy (DR), which affects approximately one-third of the 29 million Americans with diabetes mellitus (DM), is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in US working-age adults. Our lab has previously shown a link between specific European mitochondrial haplogroups and DR severity, but not the presence of DR. A follow-up study by the lab showed that higher glycosylated hemoglobin is a proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) risk factor only in DR patients from mitochondrial…
be proud of being obese or morbidly obese. However, I’m not saying that it is acceptable for people: to be made fun of, discriminated upon, or judged for being obese either. The health risk associated with obesity are increasingly alarming. Diabetes Mellitus type 2, Coronary Artery Disease, bone, and joint disease are just naming a few. Recently I’ve seen more “Special treatment” for obese people being done every day for example; getting to use an electric scooter at the grocery store, whether…
properties. Aqueous extract of E. littorale in alloxan induced diabetic rats was also reported to possess anti-diabetic effects [20, 22, 23], antioxidant, hypolipidaemic effect in cholesterol fed rats as well as in newly diagnosed type-2 diabetic mellitus patients [24, 25] hepatoprotective activity [28] and was also used in an anti-diabetic herbomineral preparation [31].This lead to isolation of active compound swertiamarin from Enicostemma littorale Blume. 1.5.2 Swertiamarin an active lead…
Many diseases like cancer, heart problems, diabetes, hypertention, and mental problems are genetically transferred from generation to generation. Asking about family health history during the physical health assessment is crucial. Knowing the patient family health history gives a better insight on what disease the patient might be at greater risk for. It is like a map that give you clues on what to look for in the patient (NCBI). According to Kardia et al., 2003, “A person inherits a complete…
There are many health complications in the metabolic system that is created through this epidemic. Type two diabetes mellitus is a disorder associated with the metabolic system. Unfortunately, type two diabetes is showing more frequently in children that are not older than 10 (Daniels 52). This suggest that more children are being impacted by obesity. Moreover, higher levels of insulin circulating in the pancreas…
at home. Mr. X has verbalized and demonstrated a lack of knowledge about foot care and dietary management for diabetics. Additionally, upon asking him if he would like some education about diabetes management, he expressed that he…
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Insulin is a hormone made in the pancreas, and helps move glucose into the cells. Due to the autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas, the body is not able to produce insulin. Taking insulin injections or the insulin pump everyday can help her blood sugar levels to stay in a healthy range. There aren’t any insulin pills a person can take. Insulin is a protein, and has to be given as a shot. While insulin injections allow a person with Type 1 Diabetes to…
for vital signs, mental status, pain and intake output. As Joan is still have high score of pain, low blood pressure, high temperature and tachypnoea, that’s why Joan is planned to discharge after two days on the ward. Moreover, as Joan is type II diabetes, she requires monitoring and maintaining blood glucose level. Additionally, Joan needs monitoring for risk associated with diabetic ketoacidosis. A nurse should be aware of laparoscopic cholecystectomy’s complications during Joan’s stay in the…
Quality Improvement in Diabetes Management Introduction In a 2001 publication, titled “Across the Chasm: Six Aims for Changing Healthcare,” the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reveals disparities in healthcare delivery in the United States healthcare system, and illuminated the gap between high quality healthcare and the actual care American’s receive. Additionally, the IOM suggested six indicators for improving healthcare, which are the six aims of quality improvement in healthcare delivery: Safe,…
Type I diabetes What is type I diabetes? Type I diabetes is a medical condition characterized by autoimmune destruction of beta islets cells in the pancreas, resulting in impaired insulin production and hyperglycemia. Patients often present for the first time to the emergency department with diabetic ketoacidosis – this potentially fatal condition is characterized by metabolic acidosis, ketoacids in the serum and urine, severe dehydration, cardiovascular instability, and respiratory distress.…