diabetes

Diabetes can be a devastating disease. There are different kinds of diabetes. This condition occurs when the body no longer processes food for energy use (CDC, n.d.). Glucose is a sugar that the body uses to produce energy. Most foods are turned into glucose when digested. In diabetic patients, their pancreas, which is an organ, does not secrete the hormone insulin like it should. The hormone insulin is used to help the glucose enter other cells in the body (CDC, n.d.). As a result of no insulin production or not enough, the sugars begin to build up. Diabetes is a serious matter and it can result in other health risks. Heart disease, kidney failure, lower-extremity amputations, blindness, and even death are just some of the other health risks that can occur (CDC, n.d.). This disease is common among the Hispanic population, just as it is any other population. The difference is, Hispanics face much more health barriers than Americans do.
First before we discuss the barriers of health care, I want to discuss a little more information about the disease. There are many different symptoms that someone might experience. Not everyone experiences these symptoms the same. Some people may experience more of the following symptoms than others do. The following symptoms include frequent urination, excessive thirst, extreme hunger, very dry skin, weight loss, fatigue, vision changes, and sudden tingling or numbness in the hands and feet (CDC, n.d.). If one is experiencing any of these symptoms suddenly or out of the ordinary they should consult a doctor. One may also experience stomach pains. As mentioned above, there are different types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes is referred to as insulin- dependent (CDC, n.d,). This occurs when little or...

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...ets diabetes, they will have it for life. If diabetes is not treated one may develop further health complications. There are treatments to help minimize the symptoms, but it will never rid the symptoms completely. It is important to eat a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and to also have regular visits to a doctor. One should always seek help if it’s available, should they suspect that they have diabetes. Hispanics may go a different way about treatment than we would in the United States. They have their own methods. Health barriers are big issues and they must be taken into consideration. They keep Hispanics from having the proper and adequate treatment available. There are ways to assist Hispanics, who may face health barriers, but it will not help them completely vanish. Hispanics must try their best and get help. Diabetes should be taken seriously by everyone.