Hypoglycemia

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. Over a quarter of the diabetes cases go undiagnosed. Complications from diabetes are wide ranging and can be life threatening, but with proper treatment and careful lifestyle management, people can live a relatively normal and healthy life. If you’ve just been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you’re in good company. According to the American Diabetes Association, as of 2012, 29.1 million people, or 9.3 percent of the U.S. population,…

Type 2 diabetes is an issue in the body that causes glucose levels in one’s blood to rise higher than regular. It is also known as hyperglycemia and is the most common form of diabetes. Having type 2 diabetes means that the body does not use insulin properly, commonly known as insulin resistance. In the beginning the pancreas creates extra insulin to make up for it, although it is not enough to keep the sugar at normal levels (“Type 2” 1). High blood sugar can cause many issues over time. This…

It has been noted to observe hypoglycemia upon treatment with high dose of mefloquine in the current study. Does all the mice survive with this condition? 4. Authors have mentioned that mefloquine treatment restored glycogen level in comparison to STZ group. However, there is not much…

STRUCTURED REFLECTIVE JOURNAL CONTENT Record of Experience (with descriptive words and concrete examples, including quotes of dialogue). This experience occurred during either the first or second week of clinical wherein I had experienced a patient turning hyperglycemic. The patient in question was a 78 year old gentleman, diabetic type II, who was admitted into the system due to a fall causing a left hip fracture. He then was subsequently transferred after surgery for rehab to regain his…

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body are as follows. Addison disease caused by the destruction of the Adrenal Cortex results in Adrenocortiroid deficiency messing up the balance of salts, Vitamin K and, water in the body. This disruption causing skin darkening, salt cravings, Hypoglycemia, low blood pressure and, weight loss. Adrenal Adenoma or an Adrenal Tumor may result in the overproduction of Cortisol (Cushings), Aldosterone (Aldosteronism) and, Androgens. Cushings Syndrome results in Osteoporosis, Hyperglycemia, skin…

A family history has many factors in common that play a critical role in genetic disorders. Understanding fully the hereditary contributions of the illness can help the family identify their potential risk factors of inheriting the disease (Kaakinen, Coehlo, Steele, Tabacco, Hanson, & Rowe, 2014). Throughout this paper I will discuss a genetic disease passed down through a three generation family, discussing the family’s health problems, ethnic history, their understanding of the disease and…

Being a nurse is one of the most rewarding jobs you can have, you wake up each day and know that you can make such a big impact in so many people’s lives. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurses get to make a difference in not only the little patient’s life, but also their family that must leave the hospital without their little one; which can be one of the most difficult times for parents. NICU nurses are vital in the health care world. The nurses work hard to ensure that the sick/premature…

The Effect of Insulin and Glucagon Before and After Meals Lucy Foley Course number and section Experiment Date Lab Partners Introduction Blood glucose is the preferred energy source for our bodies. Blood glucose is the preferred fuel source for ATP production and neurons absolutely have to have glucose. Other cells can use alternative nutrients, such as fatty acids, glycerol, and amino acids. Without glucose, neurons cannot function meaning humans could seizure and/or die. There are two…

One of the challenging subjects in any Endocrinology Department is the patient's consistency in keeping appointments with their providers, especially when both have become very limited due to the growing number of individuals with diabetes. Therefore, this concern has prompted me to ask the question: Does the office appointment compliance improve glycemic control in adult patients with diabetes? Moreover, that investigation opened the door for the implementation of the Orem's Self-Care Deficit…