MQ-1 Predator

At age six, my younger brother Christopher was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, a chronic condition that renders the body unable to produce a sufficient amount of insulin. At the time of his diagnosis, Christopher and I were enrolled at a school in which our two grades were taught together in the same classroom. It hurt me so much to see his empty seat some days that I refused to go to school, and reminded me how he would scream when before his shots. I don’t remember much of spending time at the…

type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes because it can kill them, and it affects their lives negatively. If a person has diabetes, they can’t live a normal life anymore. They have to be more careful with the things they do. There are a couple of symptoms that people may have. They have to watch their sugar level everyday. There is no cure for diabetes, but there are treatments that keep sugar levels normal. If people are aware of diabetes, they can probably prevent it or control it. Type 1…

That sterile smell, the multiple doctor visits; the little white rooms, where I tried to not think about the worst thing that could be wrong with me. One of the white coats finally said something, but it wasn't good news; I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. My world had just turned upside down. I was 12 years old at the time. My parents and I didn't know anything about diabetes, so when I was told I had it, I had just assumed it was only temporary, that I will get better in a few days; I…

forms namely type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is caused by a situation where the immune system attacks and destroys pancreases beta cells that produce insulin. (Atkinson & Eisenbarth, 2001). Type 2 diabetes (the most common type) is caused by a number of factors ranging from genetic and lifestyle factors. Some of these include physical inactivity and obesity in which case the extra fat causes insulin resistance. Aside from that, genetic and family history can cause both type 1 and…

Humanity has a bad throughout the years discovering disease is a bacteria that could kill us human but to help distribute the medicines we need doctors and nurses. The day when I started to realize I need to buckle down, as well as preparing for college is the day when my dad went to the hospital and didn’t come back for weeks. Hearing the news that he needed sugary and if came in a day later I would have been too late. My heart tore in two I was shock. . I had decided to become a nurse.…

Type 2 diabetes happens when you have to much sugar in your body and your pancreas does not have enough energy take make insulin. Insulin is the thing that controls the amount of glucose or sugar whichever one you would like to call it. These things determine the way you live. Diabetes is very important. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes are greater thirst, increased hunger even when you just finished eating, blurred vision, increased urination. When you don't have enough food in you, you lose…

blood glucose, commonly called blood sugar. There are two different types of diabetes, simply called type 1 and type 2. Type 1, formerly called juvenile-onset, or insulin-dependent, is when your body completely stops creating insulin. Insulin is what allows the body to use the glucose that we get from food. People with type 1 diabetes have to take insulin injections every day to survive. Type 1 diabetes develops most commonly in children or young adults, but can be developed at any time. Type…

A Case Study on Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus and Puberty Essence, B, Lewis Housatonic Community College  A Case Study on Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus and Puberty Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, also known as type 1 diabetes, is an autoimmune disease that is caused by the destruction of cells that normally produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that removes glucose from the bloodstream for use by the body. Therefore, low insulin levels limit glucose…

Advancements in military technology help our troops and many civilians. advancements in military technology range from advancements in the medical field to advancements in the current weapons and improvements in old weapons. These advancements in medicine benefit our veterans and help save lives on the battlefield and can help save many others. The Advancements in weapons help reduce collateral damage and civilian casualties by making the weapons more precise. An example of this is in World War…

drones can be equipped with bombs and missiles for attack missions. The original drone, the MQ-1 Predator and the upgraded MQ-9 Reaper are the two most commonly used unmanned aerial vehicles. They are cherished for their ability to fly thousands of feet over a target for long durations of time and relay high-resolution, live reconnaissance. In September of 2000, lobbying began to weaponize the MQ-1 (Predator) drone with air-to-ground missiles for use as a battlefield weapon. It was not until the…