Diabetes mellitus

resistance [95]. De la Monte is one of the leaders who proposed the concept of Type 3 Diabetes Mellitus (T3DM) or brain insulin resistance based on experimental studies which demonstrated that brain insulin resistance in Alzheimer patients can be identified as type 3 diabetes (T3DM) [95, 96]. T3DM (brain insulin resistance) has molecular and biochemical features that overlap with both type 1 diabetes (T1DM) and type 2 diabetes (T2DM) causing many metabolic disorders. In contrast, Craft who is…

of 35.06. The normal adult BMI is between 18.5 to 24.9 kg/m2 so this makes him belong to obesity class II. Pairing this information with his 120 cm waist circumference for an android body shape puts him at a very high disease risk for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, if not yet diagnosed as having one. He may need to lose at least 34 kilograms to reach a BMI of 25 kg/m2. His age at 67 years old and existing foot wound may affect the way he would be recommended…

The Miami VA Healthcare System serves Veterans from Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe counties with an estimated veteran population of 152,597 (US Department of Veterans Affairs, n.d.). The Miami VA is very committed to helping Veterans understand their health needs in order to make educated decisions. There is many nutrition related educational services offered to Veterans that provide information and resources that are practical and accessible. For national nutrition month, which is the nutrition…

Global Health Concern When I was younger, my major health concern was influenza because a bunch of the other kids at my school had the flu. I have only ever had the flu once, and it was in first grade. I remember my mom had to take me to the doctors because she thought that I could not have the flu because I had been vaccinated. However, I did have the flu and majority of the symptoms related to the flu such as a high fever, cough, body aches, chills, and fatigue. The doctor gave my mom a…

In our study, intraoperative complications occurred in only 1 (2.7%) patient in the form of liver tear which was managed by compression. On the other hand, in open RYGB Luján et al. (27) reported 3 (6%) cases of splenic injuries that leaded to splenectomies while in open classical D.S, Hess and Hess (13) reported splenic injury and splenectomy in 4 (0.9%) patients In our study, Hematemesis occurred only in 1(2.7%) non compliant patient due to stomal ulceration following administration of…

Atherosclerosis is a cardio vascular disease that is described when the arteries thin and toughen. This disease starts when the endiolethem lining in the body gets hurt. It can be caused by multiple things such as smoking, high cholesterol or high blood pressure. Over time, a clutter of cholesterol and white blood cells make a panel in the artery. The symptoms do not usually show until older age, but it can cause pain or blood clots. This disease can also cause people to have strokes. Most of…

Question 3 Do you think Mr. Harding’s leg ulcer and amputated toe is related to his diabetes? Explain. (5 Marks) In my opinion, Mr. Harding’s leg ulcer was due to peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and his amputate toe was due to both diabetes and PVD. In terms of this patient’s ulcer, it appeared on the lower left leg and this is one of the most common areas to have an ulcer when presented with peripheral vascular disease. This disease is a chronic limb ischemia due to atherosclerosis of the…

Diabetes Diabetes and oral diseases are very closely related. In fact, an alarming ninety three percent of diabetic individuals in the United States also have periodontal disease, according to Sindelar (2013, p. 56). Moreover, diabetes and periodontal disease have a bi-directional relationship; as in diabetes can have a negative effect on periodontal disease just as periodontal disease can negatively affect diabetes. Therefore, maintaining oral health and practicing good oral hygiene is…

SUBMITTED BY: INNAH CORINNE E. BENGCO SUBMITTED TO: KRISTINE JANE A. AGASON, RMT RICHARD ROBERT GUINOO, RMT When I was in third year college, I wanted to have my glucose level tested. This is because we had a lesson about Diabetes Mellitus. Unfortunately, I did not get my glucose level tested. Even though my plan was cancelled, at least I got to see firsthand how RMTs test a patient’s glucose level. The following paragraphs contain a narration of my Clinical Chemistry section…

" why is type two diabetes a problem in our community.,what is the biology (science) behind type two diabetes as well as "can diet and exercise fret the prevention of type two diabetes". These questions will be further explained within detail and the position of my views in the paragraphs that follow. why is type two diabetes a problem in our community , well According to my data collected there are over 240,000 people in New Zealand who have been diagnosed with diabetes (mostly type two)…