Elaine’s nurse explains that her follow-up appointment will include a fasting blood glucose test. Why is it important to fast before her blood draw? How does this help diagnose diabetes?

Describe the technique for obtaining a blood glucose level.

What is the intrinsic factor and what is its relationship to vitamin B12? What happens if a person no longer makes this intrinsic factor? What type of anemia would they be diagnosed with?

Does diet affect high blood pressure? If so, how? How might a patient lower his or her blood pressure by other nonpharmacological means?please cite information.

Why was she immediately treated with insulin following her diagnosis at age 11? Explain your answer.

With a brief explanation that explains the mechanism of obesity (Endocrine/GI) and the underlying organ system dysfunctions?

Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: A person has been on a hunger strike for seven days. Compared to normal, he has (a) increased release of fatty acids from adipose tissue, and ketosis, (b) elevated glucose concentration in the blood, (c) increased plasma insulin concentration, (d) increased glycogen synthase (enzyme) activity in the liver.

How intravenous infusion prevent malabsorption of glucose and avoid negative side effects caused by oral medication?

Ann is a 64-year-old diabetic who recently experienced the death of her mother. Now she is caring for her father, who is demanding and becoming confused. To complicate matters, Ann must care for her own teenage children and is working full time. For several weeks, Ann has noticed an increase in her blood sugar levels when she tests her late afternoon glucose. Explain why this is happening to Ann.

A client with Type 1 diabetes mellitus is admitted to the hospital in a semi-conscious state with fever, nausea, and vomiting. The urine sample was positive for ketone bodies. Which of the following statements regarding the client is correct? Question 80 options: a)  Glucagon should be administered to stimulate glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis in the liver  b)  An injection of insulin will decrease ketone-body production c)  The client should be started on a glucose infusion to help them regain consciousness  d)  The client's blood glucose level is well below 4.4 mmol/L