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    stream which also causes a high blood glucose. The 3 major types of diabetes are: Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes and Gestational diabetes. Type 1 diabetes can develop at any time in a person’s life, but it most likely shows up in young adults and kids. The Type 1 dia betes cannot be cured and can be a lifelong disease. It accounts for 5 percent of diabetics. In this stage, the body does not produce insulin. Usually people diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes have to take insulin daily to prevent any…

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    cells don’t respond well to the insulin the glucose doesn’t allow the insulin in the cells cannot provide energy. Resulting this as Diabetes. There are three different types of Diabetes. There is type one diabetes, type two diabetes, and gestational diabetes. Type one diabetes is what I described in my introduction, type two diabetes works the same but produces some insulin, and gestational diabetes can happen to woman after they are pregnant and deliver a baby that is nine pounds or…

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    by the American Diabetes Association as type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent diabetes, the body's immune system kills the cells that release insulin, eventually eliminating insulin production. Without insulin, cells cannot absorb sugar (glucose), which is needed to produce energy. Type 2 diabetes, or also known as non-insulin dependent diabetes, the body isn't able to use insulin, or what is called insulin resistance. As type 2 diabetes progresses, the pancreas may…

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    Screening for Type 2 Diabetes A screening test for type 2 diabetes (type 2 diabetes mellitus) is a blood test to measure your blood sugar (glucose) level. This test is done to check for early signs of diabetes, before you develop symptoms. Type 2 diabetes is a long-term (chronic) disease that occurs when the pancreas does not make enough of a hormone called insulin. This results in high blood glucose levels, which can cause many complications. You may be screened for type 2 diabetes as part of…

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    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 disorders related to diabetes are glaucoma…

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    Of all the diabetes, type 2 is the most common, accounting for 90 to 95% of all cases of diabetes. There is insufficient production of insulin by the pancreas. The disease process associated with type 2 diabetes include insulin resistance, where the fat, muscle, and liver cells do not use insulin to carry glucose into the body’s cells to use for energy. As a result, the body requires more insulin to help glucose move in the cells. At first, the pancreas is able to keep up with the added demand…

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    amounts of insulin, or does not properly use the insulin that it does produce. Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar. These two different issues concerning insulin are categorized into two separate types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is when the body does not produce enough insulin, type 2 diabetes is when the body does not use the insulin it does make properly. Diabetes is a life altering disease that affects people all across the United States. It is estimated that currently there are…

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    One of the most prevalent diseases that affect a big percentage of the population is known as type 2 diabetes or diabetes mellitus. The main issue with this disease is that it can affect the body through different ways. A common definition of type 2 diabetes is when the body resists insulin which affects how the body processes glucose or blood sugar. There are different ways to identify and diagnose type 2 diabetes but one of the most common methods is through urine in which the doctors try to…

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    A Myer’s Briggs Type Indicator test was administered in order to determine the individual personality types of students. I obtained the results of INTJ. Personality types of INTJ show traits of being observant, meticulous, and analytical. Knowing traits of my personality type has enabled me to understand limitations of my personality better. Needs work STEP 1 INTJ The Myer’s Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality test created by Isabel Briggs and Katharine Myers…

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    As a parent, you never know when your life will change and it’s especially difficult when the change is happens to our very own child. Just recently my 12-year old son Julian was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. I never expected this to happen to my family because we have always eat healthy, stay away from sugary foods and never have anything processed in our home. What’s even more frightening; is the doctor has recommended Julian treat his diabetes with a daily shot to control his diabetes, I…

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