Insulin

Case Study 1 Research presented by Wnorlida, et al. states that Over one-half of deaths among diabetes mellitus patients in the United States were due to cardiovascular disease related. In Taiwan, about 19.8% deaths of diabetic patients were caused due to CVD (Chen and Li, 2007). Mortality due to Cardiovascular diseases in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients was three times higher compared to general population. Death due to cerebrovascular and Coronary Heart Diseases was higher by two to four…

carbohydrates down into sugar. Carbohydrates are various substances that provide the body with heat and energy. (Merriam Webster) The sugar (glucose) enters the bloodstream. As blood sugar levels begin to go up, the pancreas makes a hormone called insulin. Insulin cells absorb blood sugar to make energy. Once glucose is taken in by the cells, the levels of the bloodstream begin lowering. While this is happening, the pancreas simultaneously creates glucagon, a hormone that allows the liver to…

The impact that diabetes can have on someone’s life is truly great. Everyone who has experienced diabetes has a different tale of the hardships that they have endured throughout their lives. As a human being it is important to have an understanding of the feeling of those who suffer around us. All too often we jump at a conclusion without actually putting much thought into the situation before us. As a current student pharmacist one of my goals is to improve my understanding of what it is like…

carbohydrates unlike what other people might say. Dietary treatment must address these other concerns as well. Blood sugar levels rise because muscle, fat, and liver cells become resistant to insulin (the hormone that causes blood sugar to enter into body cells) and ignore insulin's signals. It's this insulin resistance that's at the heart of other problems too (Weisenberger). Even if people think that they are careful about what someone eats they still have to watch what they eat when it comes…

For type 1 patients a shot of insulin is given to them every day for the rest of his or her life. This keeps the patients insulin at a safe level in their body. Another method that is used is an insulin pump. A small pump that attaches to your belt is hooked into the patient, when insulin levels are low insulin is pumped directly into the patient. If patients find their blood to be low or are feeling sick, find them a…

blood glucose levels are above normal levels. When we eat food it is turned into either glucose or sugar that then our body’s use for energy. The pancreas makes a hormone called insulin to help glucose get in the cells in the body. When someone has diabetes, your body can’t make enough insulin or it can’t use its own insulin as it should. This will then cause sugar to build up in the blood stream. Common symptoms of diabetes include, urinating often, Feeling thirsty, feeling very hungry (even…

In my family, both my maternal Grandma and my father have diabetes. However, 10 years ago, since my Grandma had regularly checked for blood glucose level, my Grandma noticed the blood glucose level was higher than normal so my Grandma changed to diet. My Grandma has started eating more wholegrain foods, more vegetables and fruits, drinking lots of water and doing some gentle exercises to prevent diabetes getting worse. Until now, I think the diabetes had gone as my Grandma’s blood glucose level…

When looking at Lara’s case, the first thing we did was check her vital signs. Lara’s blood pressure is 115/75, an average blood pressure is 104/57 which makes Lara’s blood pressure a little bit elevated but close to normal. Lara’s pulse is 65 beats per minute and an average pulse is 64 beats per minute, so she has a normal heart beat. Lara’s temperature is 98.5 degrees Fahrenheit and an average is 98.6 Fahrenheit so her temperature is fine. Her height is 5’8” and her weight is 120 lbs., an…

Metformin works by decreasing the amount of glucose the liver makes, keeping blood sugar levels low and boosting insulin response. Although metformin does cross the placenta and enter the baby’s bloodstream, the amount is small. Studies have not found evidence to suggest that metformin harms the fetus. Metformin has been shown to be equivalent to insulin in effectiveness. One randomized…

disease. This is partly due to the high cases of obesity and high blood pressure within these populations. Diabetics presents with high blood glucose or blood sugar due to any of the following reasons. Either insulin production is inadequate, the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin, or both. The classic signs and symptoms of diabetes includes polyuria (frequent urination), polydipsia (frequent thirst) and polyphagia (frequent hunger). Diabetes is not age or gender specific however,…