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J. J. is a 12-year-old, independent, type one diabetic; diagnosed at five years old. Her experience of being diagnosed was a difficult and almost fatal one. It all started when J. J. got a bad ear infection and had an accident, which was extremely abnormal for her, since she was already potty trained. The doctor put her on amoxicillin, and a week later she came down with a rash. J. J.’s mother brought her to the doctor, and he thought she had mono. They did a mono blood test and the results came…

glucose level such as, fatigue, tachycardia and diaphoresis. The clinical manifestations warranted further investigation and immediate intervention. Specifically, in the case of a patient who is nothing by mouth, the administration of intramuscular Glucagon. The problem that occurred was, that there was no order at the time to check the blood glucose level. This led to a need to apply theoretical knowledge to identify the…

1.0 Introduction – What is diabetes Mellitus? Diabetes mellitus is a progressive disorder of chronic hyperglycaemia due to insulin deficiency or resistance and in some cases both which affects people of all ages. The chronic hyperglycaemia causes a range of macro- and microvascular complications. Macrovascular damage leads to increased prevalence of heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease whereas microvascular complications can cause diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy and…

Herbal Diabetes Treatment Momordica Charantia, also known as the bitter melon or karela, has been used as an herbal treatment for diabetes throughout the world for centuries. In fact, it “is commonly known as vegetable insulin” (Uebanso). It is primarily grown in tropical areas throughout the Amazon, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and South America. Its is physically described with a green, oblong cucumber like shape with prickles protruding from it. The seeds, fruit, and tissue are all used for…

Lipid Digestion: Absorption and Transport of Lipids Lipid digestion occurs primarily in the small intestine though a small amount of lipids are broken down in the stomach. Special enzymes called lipases breakdown triglycerides the most abundant lipids in the diet and phospholipids. Lingual lipase secreted by glands in the tongue and gastric lipase secreted by gastric chief cells hydrolyze a small amount of triglycerides into fatty acids and monoglycerides. As chyme enters the duodenum from the…

With the transition from student to practicing registered nurse comes a change in scope and personal accountability (Mellor & Greenhill, 2014). Upon entry to practice, the graduate nurse is expected to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s 10 National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse which are encompassed by the four domains of professional practice; critical thinking and analysis; provision and coordination of care; and collaborative and therapeutic practice upon…

1) What is a difference between endotherms and ectotherms? The difference between an endotherm and an ectotherm is how their body is composed for regulating body temperature. This is important, as body temperature is key to maintain homeostasis. While ectotherms must rely on outside variables to regulate body temperature endotherms can regulate body temperature using mechanism within their own body. A major adaptation in endothermic organisms that is not seen in ectotherms is the large number…

Treatment Before I commence any treatment, I will ensure that his diabetes is controlled and it is safe to provide dental treatment. Failing to do so can result in an acute medical emergency in chair resulting from coma and ketoacidosis (Carranza, 2015). Therefore, I will refer him to his general practitioner (GP) to assess his diabetes and readjust insulin regime if required. I will update his medical history prior to treatment at each appointment. I will also ensure that I obtain written…

The South Beach diet is a commercial diet created by a cardiologist, Doctor Arthur Agatston. Dr. Agatston was a professor at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Florida, where he used the diet for his obese cardiac patients who had trouble staying on a standard low-fat diet. The diet became popular in the 1990’s and was originally referred to as the modified low carbohydrate diet, for it is based on low glycemic index foods but then was renamed for the glamorous area of Miami where Dr.…

call islets of Langertons. Roles of pancreas and liver The pancreas is a small gland, located close to the stomach. the pancreas has two main functions, it contains clusters of cells that secrete the pancreatic endocrine hormones- insulin and glucagon into the blood stream in order to regulate blood glucose levels. M2- Discuss the probable homeostatic responses to changes in the internal environment during exercise. "Homeostasis" means balance or equilibrium. How your body works to…