Metformin

Taking insulin (via injections or a pump) People who have a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes will need constant insulin treatment. Insulin must be given to patients through injections or an insulin pump. •Injections: a thin needle and syringe or an insulin pen can be used to inject insulin under the skin. A mixture of insulin types are usually used throughout the day and night. The most effective way to improve blood sugar levels in patients had been shown to be multiple daily injections (3 or more)…

Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States and affects over 29 million Americans. Of those with the disease in 2012, over 8 million were undiagnosed. Cases of diabetes rise yearly, with 8.3% of the population being diagnosed in 2010 and 9.3% with the disease in 2012. (Statistics about Diabetes, n.d.) Genetic predisposition, environmental factors, obesity, physical inactivity, some endocrine diseases and some medications can cause diabetes. While there are factors…

Joseph Brooks IV Professor Pascucilla Wellness 201-05 14 October 2015 Diabetes is a disorder of the metabolism that prevents the body from properly utilizing insulin and glucose. Diabetes is broken down into 2 primary forms: Type 1 and Type 2. There is also a third form of diabetes, which only develops in pregnant women, called gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes, is The damage to the blood vessels, caused by diabetes, can have a detrimental effect on the eyes, as well. The primary eye…

Chicago, was found dead in his home. Patient presented with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and gout. Feet were swollen and necrotic along with poor vision. High levels of ketones were found in the urine and toxicology reports came back with metformin, glyburide, and novolin-N in the system Description of Gross Lesions: External Examination: Respiratory System: I examined the trachea and saw it in good shape and health. The right and left lungs look normal and strong. I examined the…

possibility of imaging. If diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, treatment options vary from oral medication, injections, or both in combination. A few oral medications of choice would be Glipizide (Glucotrol), Glimepiride (Amaryl), Metformin (Glucophage), and/or Glyburide/Metformin (Glucovance) (diabetes.org). Injections of choice by most physicians are Insulin detemir (Levemir), Insulin lispro (Humalog), Insulin, Insulin glargine (Lantus) and Exenatide (Byetta) (diabetes.org). Regular visits to…

When a patient presents to the hospital with a MI the optimal treatment to relieve pain is oxygen, nitroglycerin, and morphine sulfate respectively (Boateng, 2013). Aspirin 160-325mg orally should also be administered to patients presenting with an acute MI (Ryan et. al, 2015). Depending on whether the patient is presenting with STEMI or non-STEMI will determine the next plan of action. If a patient is diagnosed with a STEMI it is pertinent to apply reperfusion therapy, a therapy that restores…

According to Statistics Canada aging population has steadily increased since the mid-1960. The age of 65 and older comprised 15.7% of the country’s population. Promoting health to these aging population is very crucial to minimise the severity of health complications that might occur in the long run. Gerontological Nursing involves the care of aging people and emphasize the promotion of the highest possible quality of life and wellness throughout the lifespan (Eliopoulos, c2014 p73). Aging…

lifestyle modifications that can be referred to dietitian. Lifestyle changes included healthier diet, physical activity for150 minutes per week, and weight loss of 5-10% of body weight can benefit the patient tremendously. Also medication such as metformin can be used to prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus for patients who meet pre-diabetic criteria (NGC, 2014). Yearly screening for the pre-diabetic patients to monitor for the development of diabetes is recommended (NGC, 2014). Effectiveness of…

been sick the last four weeks. SC asked if Pa went to ER or was admitted to the hospital and the DCW reported that Pa does not like to go to the hospital so she went to the clinic instead. Pa was dx with two type diabetes and was put on medication Metformin hcl 500 mg to control it by her PCP. But Pa claimed that the medication is causing her to be sicker (Per Pa, she had…

insulin sensitizing agents can increase ovulation rates in some women with PCOS. Metformin has been used widely for that purpose. Aromatase Inhibitors Anastrozole and letrozole are triazole derivatives that act as potent, competitive, nonsteroidal inhibitors of aromatase. Aromatase is an enzyme which catalyzes the rate-limiting step in estrogen production. Letrozole inhibits estrogen production in the hypothalamus–pituitary axis, which results in compensatory increase in gonadotropin-releasing…