Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that occurs in millions of Americans. It occurs when the body cannot secrete insulin or when the insulin secreted is not effectively utilized. This disease can be silent in the beginning stages yet deadly once the organs suffer severe damage along with the nerves and blood vessels. Type one and type two diabetes are comparable but have many differences which will be discussed.
Introduction
Statistics list diabetes as being the 7th deadliest disease among Americans. There are many horrible symptoms that the affected patients’ of this disease experience and many complications that will occur from the growing progression of the disease. There are some differences in type one and type two
…show more content…
It is very important in detecting diabetes early to decrease complications of this disease. There are several ways to diagnose diabetes with each way normally having to be repeated on a separate day in order to properly diagnose diabetes. If a patient’s blood glucose level is high or they have symptoms of high blood glucose as well as a positive test, they may order a second test for diagnoses. Some tests include A1C, Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG), Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT), and the Random (or Casual) Plasma Glucose Test. Complications of diabetes mellitus are a result of the high levels of blood glucose which can damage capillaries in the kidneys, heart, eyes, or nervous system. That’s why, if not treated, can eventually cause hypoglycemia, hypertension, heart attack, cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, heart disease, kidney disease, stroke, blindness, nerve damage in the hands and feet, and even amputations. Type one diabetes is called juvenile diabetes since it is commonly diagnosed in children and young adults. One symptom of type one diabetes that isn’t relevant in type two is weight loss even when
The three methods are the Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG) which indicated more or less than 7. 0mmol/L this is done in the morning before breakfast and fasting overnight for an eight-hour period (Lewis et all, 2014, p. 1451). Secondly an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) which includes (FPG) and glucose test. These test measurement are reviewed two hours after consuming glucose containing solution, showing a glucose levels less than or greater than 11.1 mmol/L periods (Lewis et all, 2013, p. 1451). Lastly the HbA1C glucose tests show if the glucose level is
Hyperglycemia is a very serious risk for heart disease and strokes. Complications from hyperglycemic diabetes may include coronary heart disease (CHD), heart failure, stroke, arrhythmias, or even death. High blood glucose (sugar) levels over time can lead to excess fatty deposits on the insides of your blood vessel walls. These deposits often affect blood flow, which increases the possibility of blood vessels clogging and/or hardening. As a result, this leads to heart disease. Furthermore, those with diabetic heart disease (DHD) may have less success with heart disease treatments, such as angioplasty or artery bypass grafting. “The common clustering of these risk factors in a single individual has been called the metabolic syndrome.” (Scott 1134) Uncontrolled diabetes, the biggest contributor to heart disease, is almost four times higher for adults than those without diabetes. The best way to prevent diabetic heart disease is to control it by way of reducing the risk factors through diet and lifestyle changes.
Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder affecting the body’s ability to take up glucose into the tissues. There are two main classifications; Type 1 is known as insulin dependent, meaning that the patient’s body no longer produces insulin to help in the uptake of glucose. Type 2 is known as non-insulin dependent, these patients usually have two problems; insulin resistance, the insulin they produce does not work properly and β-cell impairment, their body does not produce enough insulin.2 In 2008 a study showed that of 24 million patients diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in the United States, 40% of them were 65 years of age or older.1
Patients are usually given a blood test to show if diabetes is present, the test may be given because of questionable symptoms one has had or from genetic history. If after testing hemoglobin levels in your blood, and diagnosed with diabetes, insulin will then be a part of a patients’ daily routine (Insel, Deecher, & Brewer, 2012).Tests are taken to determine whether or not hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia is present. When this is discovered, the tests become more frequent. A variety of tests are done in order to keep one in good health. If diagnosed in time, and with proper care, many complications can be prevented. JDRF will be supporting
Diabetes mellitus (DM), also known as diabetes, is a disease that directly affects the way the endocrine system produces or uses insulin throughout the body. When a person has diabetes, the pancreas does not produce a sufficient amount of insulin or the body becomes resistant to the insulin produced; these factors depend on which type of diabetes the patient is diagnosed with (Hart & Loeffler, 2015). Insulin is a vital component in the body used to convert glucose (sugar) in to energy. If the body cannot make or use insulin properly, patients exhibit hyperglycemia, which is an excessive amount of glucose in the blood. If diabetes is left untreated or not managed properly, the disease can cause severe and permanent damage to vital organs, diabetic
Diabetes is a heterogeneous group of metabolic diseases characterised by high levels of blood glucose (hyperglycaemia) due to defects in the β cell function in the pancreas which is impacting the insulin secretion or insulin action, resulting in the inability to self-regulate the levels of blood glucose in the body (Stumvoll et al.,2005). Short term symptoms of hyperglycaemia include: polyuria , polydipsia, blurred vision, however the chronic effects of hyperglycaemia are associated with long term organ dysfunction and damage, especially the blood vessels, retina in the eye, kidneys and heart (Uazman et al., 2014). Diabetes has become a world-wide concern due to its high prevalence in the world (in 2015, 415 million of people were estimated
Diabetes is actually the fifth leading cause of deaths in the country of United States. And the real incidence is expected to have a steady increase in the coming years. Diabetes has a very important role in leading to heart disease, adult blindness, stroke, non traumatic amputation of lower limb etc.
Diabetes Mellitus also known as—Juvenile Onset Diabetes, Type 1 Diabetes, and Insulin Dependent Diabetes. It is a chronic autoimmune disease described by high blood glucose levels due to insulin levels being inadequate to maintain normal glucose levels. This research paper will discuss the symptoms and signs, etiology, who it triggers, how it happen, and treatment for Type 1 Diabetes.
Diabetes is a major problem in our society today. Many people have heard about the disease; however, they do not know too much about its complications. Diabetes is a chronic, progressive and lifelong condition that affects the body’s ability to use the energy found in food (WebMD, 2016). Many new cases are confirmed every year and unfortunately, many go undiagnosed for years. Diabetes is a serious disease and need to be taking seriously. The disease can lead to many other health problems such as blindness, nerve damage and kidney diseases. The more the community understand and made aware of the seriousness of the disease, the better it can be control and or prevented.
Diabetes complications can affect the entire body, some of them can be prevented, or easily be treated if caught on time. Some complications are mild while others are more serious and can jeopardize the life of the individual. Complications include skin conditions, neuropathy, kidney disease, stroke, high blood pressure, eye complications, ketoacidosis, hypoglycemia, and/or hyperglycemia. Some examples of skin conditions include bacterial infections, fungal infections, acanthosis nigricans, diabetic dermopathy, and necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum. Bacterial infections include styes
"Diabetes mellitus is not a single disease but a group of disorders with glucose intolerance in common" (McCance 674). Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar) and results from defective insulin production, secretion, and utilization. There are many forms of diabetes. "Diabetes increases the risk of heart and blood vessel disease, amputation, infections, kidney damage, eye problems (including blindness), and nerve malfunction" (Husain). I will
Diabetes is a disease where the body is unable to produce or use insulin effectively. Insulin is needed for proper storage and use of carbohydrates. Without it, blood sugar levels can become too high or too low, resulting in a diabetic emergency. It affects about 7.8% of the population. The incidence of diabetes is known to increase with age. It’s the leading cause of end-stage renal disease in the US, and is the primary cause of blindness and foot and leg amputation. It is known to cause neuropathy in up to 70% of diabetic patients. Individuals with diabetes are twice as likely to develop cardiovascular disease. There are two types of diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2.
Diabetes Mellitus is “a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. It is a disease which is caused by the insufficient insulin secretion or decrease in the peripheral effects of insulin. It is a serious problem in terms of morbidity and mortality. The hyperglycemia is associated with long term damage, dysfunction and failure of various organs especially the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart and blood vessels. It’s associated with many complications which includes blindness of the eyes and amputations of the extremities. It is also associated with neuropathy, retinopathy, and cardiovascular diseases which lead to mortalities.
Diabetes is little or no ability to move glucose out of the blood into the red blood cells. Nearly 16 million people have diabetes in the United States, which narrows it down to about 1 out of every seventeen people. About 2,150 new cases are diagnosed each day. Many of us do not clearly know what diabetes is and the different categories that it is classified in. The first type of diabetes that will be discussed is type 1 diabetes and steps that can be taken to diagnose diabetes. The second type of diabetes that will be talked about will be type 2 diabetes and how it effects patients. The third type of diabetes is gestational diabetes and how exercise can help control diabetes. This paper discusses type 1
This test is done in several ways, yet it you would start off by going to your primary care physician and getting blood work completed. The test would test your glucose levels, and if they are too high a second test would be administered. (American Diabetes Association, 2015)