Fasting on Ramadan: effect on glycemic control on type II diabetic patients, observational study for three month at SQUH, Oman Amina, S, Al-Hussaini College of Nursing, SQU Fasting on Ramadan: effect on glycemic control on type II diabetic patients, observational study for three month at SQUH, Oman Introduction Type 2 DM is worldwide health problem affecting 2.8% of population globally in 2000 and expected to be 4.4% in 2030 (Patel, Mirakhur, El-Magd, El-Matty, & Al-Ghafri, 2007).…
1. The 48 years old Native American women presenting to the Indian Hospital is taking Lisinopril because of hypertension as one of the conditions documented in her past medical history. Hypertension is supported by the current measurements of the blood pressure readings of 165/100. Lisinopril is an angiotensin –converting enzyme inhibitor (ACE) considered as one of the first line treatment option for hypertension. The pharmacological mechanism of action for Lisinopril is to inhibit the action…
dizziness, nausea, or diaphoresis if they occur.1 It should not be used in patients who have a history of syncopal migraine. Hypoglycemia may occur in about 4 percent of patients when used alone, and in about 9 percent of patients when combined with a sulfonylurea. Severe hypoglycemia requiring medical treatment is uncommon. It has not been studied in children or patients with hepatic or renal insufficiency. It is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration pregnancy category B…
cardiomyopathy as well as other syndromes. The treatment for Cantu Syndrome option for the patent ductus botalli in early life. Echocardiograms is important and needed for this condition as well. It also can be done by testing the diabetes treatment of sulfonylurea used in pharmacology and only can be approved for correct drugs. Cantu Syndrome treatments are still being worked on for testing treatments and the theory of…
Type 2 diabetes is an issue in the body that causes glucose levels in one’s blood to rise higher than regular. It is also known as hyperglycemia and is the most common form of diabetes. Having type 2 diabetes means that the body does not use insulin properly, commonly known as insulin resistance. In the beginning the pancreas creates extra insulin to make up for it, although it is not enough to keep the sugar at normal levels (“Type 2” 1). High blood sugar can cause many issues over time. This…
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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…
According to The American Diabetes Association, “Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Chronic hyperglycemia found in patients with diabetes is associated with long-term damage, dysfunction, and failure of various organs, especially the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and blood vessels” (p.1). There are two types of diabetes, type 1 and type 2. Insulin management is needed for…
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…
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…