Ketoacidosis

energy. When fat is broken down, ketones are released as they are a byproduct of the destruction of fat. These ketones are toxic acids that can lead to a Diabetic Ketoacidodic state, if not controlled and reversed. The signs and symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis include frequent urination, excessive thirst, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, fatigue and weakness, confusion, shortness of breath, and most notably fruity scented breath. The more definable signs are high blood sugar levels and…

Diabetes mellitus is a growing health issue worldwide. The prevalence of diabetes was estimated to be 382 million people in 2013, and is projected to increase to 592 million by 20351. In 2012, diabetes was directly attributed as the cause of death in 1.5 million individuals, and mortality due to diabetes and associated complications is estimated to be 3.7 million deaths2. This places diabetes mellitus as the 8th leading cause of mortality worldwide according to The World Health Organization…

antibodies found in T1DM, and lack of need for insulin for at least 6 months after diagnosis. In the presenting case study an adult patient was seen in an acute care facility with gastroenteritis symptoms. The patient was found to be in diabetic ketoacidosis based on presentation and supported by laboratory blood work. The patient reports increased thirst and urinary frequency for a month without clinical evaluation. Patient was tested for Glutamic acid decarboxylase autoantibodies which results…

Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a disease that anyone could take on whether they are male or female, young or old. When someone has too much sugar in their blood or not enough insulin that can result in developing T1D. It is important to live a healthy life or else you can end up living the rest of your life having to take a numerous amount of medication. When a child is diagnosed with T1D that means that their pancreas is not able to produce enough insulin to help the child stay alive. At a…

Many chronic diseases are rising and becoming more common, such as heart disease, respiratory disease, such as COPD and many autoimmune diseases. One chronic disease that is rising and becoming more common is diabetes. Diabetes develops as a result of an imbalance in blood sugar levels. An increase in diabetes has proven that the disease is becoming more common than before. More than 220 million people worldwide have been known to have diabetes and the World Health Organization predicts that…

gets checked before and after exercise to oversee adequate blood sugar (Krzymien et al., 2015). The American diabetes association suggests 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise a week (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2013). DKA Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a critical…

If you are diagnosed with hyperglycemia, and intend to submit a claim for Social Security disability benefits, the success of your claim depends on the severity of the condition. Many people are living each day with the effects of diabetes mellitus, and have what is commonly referred to as type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Hyperglycemia is a common side-effect of these two conditions. Diabetes can often be managed under the supervision of a doctor’s care. However, there are situations where individuals…

The project management role generally may be assumed by Advanced Practice Nurses, such as a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist. However, through careful observation of my duties as the Outpatient Diabetes Nurse Educator, I may safely assert that developed project management skills would also be utilized in my practice while having a patient education in view. Therefore, to initiate that task and to be successful in its completion one must understand the steps included in the…

amount of sugar in the blood, it is known as hyperglycemia. There are several complications that come with type II diabetes. One of the complications is neuropathy which is numbness and pain from nerve damage and usually occurs in the feet. Ketoacidosis, also known as DKA, is another complication. This is where the body produces a lot of ketones which is a chemical produced when there is…

Orem’s Self Care “Orem’s Self Care Framework focuses on patients’ deliberate actions to meet their own and dependent others’ therapeutic self-care demands” (Fawcett, 2016, p. 39). “This model also focuses on nurses’ actions to assist individuals who have limitations in their ability continuing and therapeutic self-care. There are many things that influence a person’s ability to provide self-care. A 51-year-old female comes into the Emergency Department complaining of chest pain. For the…