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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 includes damaging the heart and blood vessels, kidneys, eyes, nerves, which also leads to difficulty with digestion, sexual response, and feeling in the feet, wound healing, and pregnancy…

For this news article I am going to talk about Diabetes. I chose this topic because so many Americans have diabetes and it is a very hard struggle for them. 347 million people worldwide have diabetes. Diabetes is when the human body’s 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,…

Incorporating physical activity is crucial for insulin therapy as it enhances cellular sensitivity to insulin and can escalate glucose intolerance. Exercise will also benefit cardiovascular function, weight control and overall increased health. Finding a cautious balance between moderate and vigorous exercise is important because increased exercise will cause hypoglycemia. Allowing time for consistent glycemic control before starting an exercise program is strongly encouraged. Blood sugar…

Diabetes: The Lifestyle Impact of Having a Child with Type One Diabetes Type one diabetes (TD1) is a chronic metabolic illness that requires a lot of management, especially since TD1 is most common in childhood. With this metabolic disorder occurring mainly in childhood, parents, as well as the child, have to understand the disease and how to cope with it. This can be very stressful and worrisome for the parents. In a study done by the Journal of Clinical Nursing, one hundred-thirty four…

These transport carriers also take essential amino acids from the blood and move them into the brain cells that don’t synthesize them. Sodium ion transporters and Na, K-ATPase move sodium from the blood into the cells of the brain. Something has caused damage to the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. This damage has allowed blood to escape the blood vessel and leak into the subarachnoid space. If the cause…

is seen in teens due to the rise in obesity. Managing teens with diabetes can be very challenging to help them with the disease process. Type 1 diabetes the body is unable to make insulin, as a result, the patient has to constantly shot his or her…

Although the cause for type 1 diabetes is unknown, it is a very serious autoimmune disorder. I chose to write about type 1 and 2 diabetes in this article because many people I am close to have it. After living with my friend for a year in Georgia I learned a lot about his diabetes. Not only did I save his life once, but he opened up my eyes and made me aware of his symptoms. This disease is very serious and life threatening if you are not careful. Diabetes has been a common disease for many…

Henry V is full of confusion and changing tides. The play opens up with the king Henry V who used to be the wild Prince Hal in Pt. 1 of Henry IV, but now he is a valiant and aggressive monarch who does what is “right” for his English nation. History goes back and forth between who should rightfully have the French crown: the English or the French? The English army also fluctuates between honorable men fighting a glorious war and those who are fearful and doubtful of the war’s necessity. Is this…

Type 2 diabetes has begun to increase in children and teens excessively. This has become a problem because it clearly shows how much the environments we live in today are affecting our lifestyles and habits. It has been described as a ‘new epidemic’ and the amount of children being diagnosed is increasing. The long term health implication can be a horrible consequence as a child or teen. It is a chronic condition that is affecting the way children's bodies metabolizes sugar. This can then…

The qualitative study outlines a growing issue with Type 1 Diabetes in the world today, with 215,000 children suffering from the condition in the U.S. These children require daily administration of insulin, which means they are dependent upon nursing care frequently. The problem statement surrounds the question of whether nurses and medical care providers are properly trained on diabetes management. The authors imply that their perspectives might have an impact on the quality of care in which…