Type 1 Diabetes Research Paper
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According to the American Diabetes Association, 28.5 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes. Out of that number, there are 215,000 children under the age of 20 with the disease. About 1 out of every 400 children and adolescents have diabetes. Diabetes is broken down into Type 1 and Type 2. Diabetes is a chronic condition that will require treatment for the lifetime of the patient. For this paper I will explain the differences between the two and focus on the treatment of Type 1.There are several different ways to manage Type 1 Diabetes. Fine needle syringe, insulin pen or insulin pump. Should the insulin pump be a required form of treatment instead of the other two options? To answer this question, the basis for the research paper will be on how well the insulin pump regulates the blood sugar over the other 2 types of treatments.
Diabetes also known as high blood sugar levels, develops when your body either cannot make enough insulin or can't properly use the insulin that it makes. Diabetes has been around since the 1500's. The ancient Chinese described the signs of diabetes as described as "large amounts of urine." (Beaser 2). It wasn't until the ancient Greeks who actually gave the name of diabetes, which meant "to flow through." (Beaser 2) Later the Latin's added the word mellitus, which means sweet urine. The medical term is now diabetes mellitus. To understand the multiple ways to treat diabetes, you first need to understand what diabetes is and how your body reacts to it. Everyone needs food to survive, without food you will starve to death. Once we put food into our mouth, our body breaks it down to be used for fuel by the cells within our body. This process is called metabolism. Food is f...
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...es that insulin pumps "might result in better control of blood sugar for people with Type 1 diabetes"( Gruman). "Ramin Alemzadeh,M.D., director of the Diabetes program at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, cautioned that although the researchers reported pumps might improve glucose control overall, pediatric patients should not expect major changes in the longer-term control of blood glucose." "In our experience we don't see a significant overall blood glucose improvement beyond six months or one year of treatment in most children. Initially, the patients HBA1c levels improve, but after a while levels begin to rise and are not significantly different from where they started." "A patients diabetes management starts with them and their family. How well they do is independent of which method of insulin administration they use." (Gruman)
In this essay, the author
- Explains that a study by the center for advancing health concludes that insulin pumps may result in better control of blood sugar for people with type 1 diabetes.
- Explains that diabetes is a chronic condition that requires treatment for the lifetime of the patient. they explain the differences between the two and focus on the treatment of type 1.
- Explains that diabetes develops when the body cannot make enough insulin or can't properly use the insulin that it makes.
- Explains that insulin is a chemical messengers made in the body's small gland called the pancreas.
- Explains that type 1 and type 2 have many of the same symptoms, including frequent urination and extreme thirst.
- Explains the three types of treating type 1 diabetes: fine needle syringe, insulin pen and insulin pump.
- Explains that insulin cannot be taken orally because stomach acids destroy its effectiveness. the fast acting and long acting insulin doses are calculated based on several factors.
- Explains the rounding rule for whole units and how the patient administers 21 units of insulin for lunch. the calculations are done with the fine needle syringe and insulin pens.
- Explains that an insulin pump is embedded into a patient's stomach with an interactive display screen. the patient inputs the blood sugar level and the amount of carbohydrates that are going to be consumed.
- Explains the advantages and disadvantages of each of the devices. insulin shots are a tested delivery system, are relatively easy to administer, and are less expensive than the pump.
- Explains that fine needle shots deliver insulin using a very small needle under the skin. once the correction is determined, the needle needs to be disposed of in needle safe containers.
- Explains the advantages and disadvantages of using an insulin pump over manual injections.
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- Explains that children with type 1 diabetes are more likely to develop the disease due to environmental factors, such as high blood pressure, unexplained weight loss, and exercise.
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- Opines that demonstrating and explaining the procedure for insulin self-injection may decrease some fear. diet should be discussed.
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- Describes diabetes mellitus as a group of metabolic diseases where one's body does not appropriately handle their blood glucose levels.
- Explains that diabetes was recognized by egyptians back to the 1500 b.c.
- Explains the three main causes of diabetes: type one, type two, and gestational diabetes.
- Explains that diabetes can be diagnosed fairly simply with the help of health care professionals. fasting plasma glucose tests and oral glucose tolerance tests are used to diagnose diabetes, but not pre-diabetes.
- Explains that diabetes has numerous symptoms that can lead to believing one is diabetic. these include lethargy, unexplained weight loss, hyperventilation, abdominal pain, vomiting, blurred vision, and urinary problems.
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- Explains that type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease because the body's immune system attacks the cells in the pancreas that produce insulin.
- Explains that a person diagnosed with diabetes can help slow the progression of the disease by making lifestyle changes, taking prescribed medications, and working with health care team.
- Explains that insulin is administered by injection via syringe, insulin pen, or insulin pump. there are five classes of oral diabetes medications that lower blood glucose levels.
- Explains that nutritional measures may be utilized in the treatment of diabetes mellitus.
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- Explains what diabetes is and how it affects the body. after eating a meal, glucose, or sugar, is released into your blood, which alerts your pancreas to release insulin.
- Explains that diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot use glucose for energy, resulting in elevated blood glucose levels.
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- Explains that diabetes is a serious, scary disease that can cause serious complications such as heart disease, blindness, and kidney failure. diet and exercise are the key to preventing diabetes.
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- Explains that diabetes is a chronic illness caused by an imbalance of hormones, insulin, produced in the pancreas.
- Explains that stress in the body can trigger the onset of diabetes, such as surgical operations, a serious accident or injury, and emotional trauma.
- Explains insulin-dependent and non-insulin dependent diabetes, which is called type i diabetes. the body produces little or no insulin and is unable to lower the level of glucose.
- Explains that needle-less injectors send insulin through the person's skin in a tiny stream. insulin pens are ideal for diabetics who need insulin while away from home but don't want to take insulin vials and syringes along.
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- Presents an overview of relevant theoretical research material on self-care activities of patients with newly diagnosed type-2 diabetes mellitus.
- Explains the effectiveness of diabetes education on newly diagnosed patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus.
- Explains that diabetes is a metabolic disease in which the body does not produce or properly respond to insulin, which is required to convert carbohydrates into energy for daily life.
- Explains the role of hyperthyroidism in diabetes, which was investigated in 1927 by coller and huggins.
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- Explains that diabetes is a disease that can be devastating to some families, but it is not that bad as it seems. there are many treatments that improve the lives of those living with diabetes.
- Explains that type 1 diabetes is a condition where the pancreas can no longer produce insulin to break down carbohydrates that enter the body.
- Explains that the first method of controlling type 1 diabetes is by using an insulin pen, which is taken before or after each meal to cover for the carbs.
- Explains the importance of keeping a log book of all foods eaten at specific meals, the carbohydrates for each meal, and what the diabetic's blood sugar level was before the meal.
- Describes the omnipod as a small, wireless insulin pump that delivers insulin without shots or tubing. it is lightweight, waterproof, and durable.
- Explains that the patient inserts the insulin into the pod and sticks the adhesive backing onto the site. the cannula contains the needle that pumps insulin in the body.
- Explains that the omnipod is small, lightweight, and durable; perfect for any type of exercise whether it is swimming or rock climbing.
- Explains the use of a wire pump to manage type 1 diabetes.
- Explains the advantages of using a wired insulin pump rather than an omnipod or taking shots.
- Explains that medtronic pumps release rapid or short acting insulin through the day. the pump automatically delivers the basil insulin over a 24 hour period and keeps the blood glucose levels in the good range.
- Explains that the pump can be clipped to sheets, pajamas, pillows, or even stuffed toys. it should be removed when put in water although it is water resistant.
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- Explains that symlin helps control blood glucose levels after eating and slows down food from leaving the stomach and restricts appetite. it can be taken from a pen form or vial form.
- Explains that stress, caffeine, and illness can raise and reduce a patient's blood glucose level, while climate, high altitudes and medication can lower it.
- Explains that diabetes is a condition that can happen to anyone at any time but with different methods it can be safe and manageable.
- Explains cissell, michelle a., "don't sweat it! exercise and type 1 diabetes." jdrf improving lives curing type 1.
- Explains the benefits of using an insulin pump to live with diabetes. diabetes.org, 21 aug 2013.
- Opines that indian scientists develop insulin pills for diabetics. the economic times, 20 dec. 2013.
- Explains scheiner, gary, walsh, john, and ruth roberts. "type 1 non insulin therapies." diabetes education online. university of california, san francisco.
2948 wordsRead More - Type 1 Diabetes (Juvenile Diabetes)explanatory essayType 1 diabetes, is an incurable but treatable disease which can occur at any age but is mostly found in children due to the high levels of glucose in the blood (Eckman 2011). Juvenile diabetes affects about 1 in every 400-600 children and more than 13,000 are diagnosed yearly (Couch 2008). Type 1 Diabetes means your blood glucose, or blood sugar, is too high. With Type 1 diabetes, your pancreas does not make insulin. Insulin is a hormone, which helps glucose gets into your cells to provide energy. Without insulin, too much glucose stays in your blood. Over time, high blood glucose can lead to serious problems with your heart, eyes, kidneys, nerves, gums and teeth (American Diabetes Association). Previous research has suggested proper insulin management, a balanced diet and exercise will help maintain glycemic control and lessen the chance of complications (Couch 2008).
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the jdrf will be supporting research in both primary and secondary prevention. the approach uses a universal infant – childhood immunization with three distinguished vaccine targets.
- Explains how the evolution in technology has had a huge impact in research and treatment, like continuous glucose monitors, which help patients better manage their glucose levels.
- Explains that being a parent with children who suffer from juvenile diabetes has put an emotional and mental burden on the family.
- Explains that juvenile diabetes has no cure, but a number of treatments are available to avoid further complications.
- Explains that type 1 diabetes is an incurable but treatable disease that affects children due to the high levels of glucose in the blood.
- Explains that the juvenile diabetes research fund (jdrf) is supporting the development of prognostic and predictive biomarkers of complications risk, staging, progression, and responses to therapies.
- Cites eckman, a.s., pubmed health, and neithercott, t.
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