Part 1

Primary and secondary hyperthyroidism. It is characterized by weight loss, heat intolerance, Irritability and anxiety, and often goiter. Hypothyroidism most commonly results from autoimmune destruction of all or part of the thyroid gland. It is characterized by weight gain, fatigue, cold intolerance, and changes in skin tone and cognition. It may also result in goiter. The different condition…

drink tons of water. • What medication do they take (if any) to manage their diabetes? Metformin for sugar and 60cc of insulin 30/70 (30 fast acting 70 slow acting apparently) • How often do they check their own blood sugar? Every other day (skipping 1 day) • Describe any short-term or long-term health complications related to the diabetes that they have experienced. Loss of sight and swelling of feet (muscle/nerve system) mostly. Discuss two things you already knew about diabetes? Since my…

Our research centered around acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) and the Warburg Effect. The Warburg Effect describes the tendency of proliferating cells and cancer cells to convert glucose into lactate despite adequate levels of oxygen. As it has been previously revealed that leukemia cells produce lactate even in the presence of oxygen, we hypothesized that AML cells specifically are dependent on aerobic glycolysis and that treatment with dichloroacetate will stimulate apoptosis. We further…

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…

Decreased LOC occurs when the heart can’t overcome the pressure in the brain to deliver blood and oxygen to the cerebral tissues. In a healthy individual, blood, oxygen, and nutrients such as glucose are brought to the brain through both the vertebral arteries and the internal carotid arteries, which branch off from the aorta. The brain requires about 20% of the body’s cardiac output. The internal carotid arteries branch off into the anterior and middle cerebral arteries, which form the anterior…

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…

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…