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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, also known as PCOS, is a hormonal problem that affects women of reproductive age. Women that have been diagnosed with PCOS may have a problem with her menstrual cycle, her hormones, her heart, her blood vessels, and her appearance. One major concern for most women with PCOS is that many of them are battling infertility, or the inability to have children. ("Diseases and Conditions - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome") Signs and symptoms…

American women is dealing with attempting to lower her HgbA1C to better manage her diabetes, weight, and to prevent the development of cardiovascular disease. This patient currently follows a diabetic diet, exercises daily, and takes an 800-mg dose of metformin daily. However, her HgbA1c has only decreased by one percentage point and her fasting glucose levels are 160-190 mg/dl. There are many methods available to try and decrease an individuals’ HgbA1c. One intervention this case study will…

Mr Mitchell’s background history which includes, morbid obesity, chronic smoker of about 20 cigarettes per day for the last 30 years, depression, type 2 diabetes for which he is prescribed Insulin Novamix 30 B D (34units mane & 28units nocte) and Metformin 500mg BD, gastro oesophageal disease reflux disease for which he is prescribed Nexium 20mg daily, hypertension for which he is prescribed Metoprolol 50mg BD and Lisinopril 10mg daily. Mr Mitchell is also prescribed Pregabalin (Lyrica) 50mg…

Synthesis of Literature Multiple steps were utilized in critically appraising research articles for this project in order to decipher if enough valid and reliable evidence was collected from the evidence search to make recommendations for an innovative project at LakeWood Health Center. These steps included searching for and analyzing articles for validity, reliability, and applicability utilizing a rapid critical appraisal checklist presented in Evidence Based Practice in Nursing &…

In the case study of Mary, an obese, African American woman, we are given the opportunity to explore best care measures for her diabetes. Currently, she is taking 800 mg of Metformin daily and maintaining a diabetic diet along with daily exercise. Recent lab work shows a hemoglobin A1c drop of one percentage point, however her current level is still above target at 8.5 and fasting blood glucose levels range from 160-190 mg/dL. To provide the best care for Mary, two approaches may be considered;…

1.0 History of Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes has been a major concern to mankind since a long time. However, this disorder hasn’t found any substantial focus or assessment before the twentieth century. In fact, as informed by Bao et al. (2016), several misconceptions existed regarding its causes, including affluence in the lifestyle. Gradually, with advances in medical sciences and increased health awareness, it came to be known that diabetes is not only caused due to overconsumption of sugar or…

7) The surrounding The environment does not directly cause overweight or obesity. Some environmental factors, however, do. Some environments encourage activities that will fuels overweight and obesity. Below are environmental factors that entertain overweight: i. Availability of cheap food. In some parts where food is cheap, people tend to eat excessively especially if the food is sugary. This leads to overweight. ii. Work. Some people work in environments where they are too busy making proper…

positively attributed to reduced cardiovascular risk by lowering blood cholesterol levels, blood pressure readings, and triglycerides (Seewoodhary, J., et al, 2010). Exenatide QW can be used as adjunct therapy along with life style modifications and Metformin, as needed. There are many known advantages of Exenatide therapy. One main benefit is that it is an easy and convenient once weekly injection. Patients don’t need everyday injections nor do they need to adjust Insulin dosage based on blood…

Medical Surgical I Diabetes Mellitus 2 By Midel Longalong 02/26/2017 Pathophysiology Diabetes is a complex disorder that changes the metabolism of glucose, fats, and proteins, affecting many end organs and causing many clinical complications such as heart disease, renal, infections and etc. According to American Diabetes Association, there are different types of diabetes, which is diabetes mellitus 1, diabetes mellitus 2, and gestational…

Chief Complaint "TIA". History Patient is a 74-year-old right-handed white female who has had three stereotypical events one on 2012, and two this July. She describes it as "my brain goes into a cramp and I can not speak". She states that she knows what she wants to say, but can not find the words or pronounce the words properly. She calls it jumbled speech. Her first event, again was in 2012 and it lasted less than a minute. She had a second event on July 3rd, when she was on the phone…