Disease is a change in organ function, this change causes alteration or failure of the organ to function for its original purpose. For example, declines or failure of major organs including; the heart, lungs, kidneys, or pancreas will cause detrimental effects on overall health. On the contrary, illness is subjective, it is the described state of health in which the person describes themselves. Most people say, “I don’t feel good today” or “I am under the weather today”, based on the response by the patient this subjective data is used by physicians as a tool to determine what interventions are needed to restore health. In my opinion, the perception of health is as important as actual health, however this belief holds only to illness. Disease states require a higher level of management and intervention. …show more content…
At optimal functioning, the pancreas controls the amount of insulin secreted in order to regulate blood sugar. When the pancreas is no longer able to produce sufficient amounts of insulin to lower blood sugar a disease process begins to form (American diab). Diabetes mellitus or Type II diabetes, is a result of too much sugar in the blood, or high blood glucose. Diabetes is diagnosed with a blood glucose of > 180 mg/dl; an elevated blood sugar must be confirmed with repeated testing. Twenty- nine million Americans are living with diabetes, with approximately eight million undiagnosed (American diab). The disease is so prevalent that myself, an emergency department nurse does daily treatment or management of the condition. Those that suffer from diabetes mellitus have a variety of symptoms that are expressed when blood glucose goes unregulated. Patients complain of a variety of symptoms related to both hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia that include increase urination, increased thirst, fatigue, diaphoresis, and
My patient Hannah is a 10 year old 4th grade student who loves volleyball and was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes mellitus. I’m going to explain to you what her disorder is, the signs and symptoms, causes of this disorder, body changes, economic impact, and how she will manage this disorder especially at such a young age.
The case study chosen for this assignment is case study #2: Hannah is a 10-year-old girl who has recently been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. She is a 4th grade student at Hendricks Elementary School. Prior to her diagnosis, Hannah was very involved in sports and played on the girls’ volleyball team. Her mother is concerned about how the diagnosis will affect Hannah.
Treatment is the care that an individual receives to maintain or cure a disease. There are many treatments that can be administered to an individual, ranging from medication and changing lifestyle choices to surgery.
Diabetes mellitus also known simply as diabetes refers to a group of metabolic diseases which affect the body’s homeostatic mechanism used for maintaining and regulating the body’s blood sugar levels. Diabetes is a chronic condition which, in 2013 was estimated to be affecting 382 million people worldwide.[1] People suffering from diabetes are required to constantly be vigilant of their blood sugar levels to ensure it does not go below or above optimum levels. Depending on the type of diabetes and glucose level range, they may need to inject themselves with insulin or eat high sugar foods to restabilise their body. Failure to do so can lead to other long term health effects.[2]
An estimate of 171 million people have diabetes and that number is expected to double by 2030. Diabetes affects how your body uses glucose. Unmanaged, this can lead to rapid dehydration, coma, and death. However today one can manage diabetes by controlling one’s diet and if necessary taking injections of insulin.
Diabetes is a disease in which a person’s body in unable to make or utilize insulin properly which affects blood sugar levels. Insulin is a hormone that is produced in the pancreas, which helps to regulate glucose (sugar) levels, break down carbohydrates and fats, and is essential to produce the body’s energy. The CDC (2013) offers reliable insight, summarized here, into the different types of diabetes, some causes, and health complications that may arise from the disease.
The patient continues living alone. She is alert and oriented has multiple diagnoses of diabetes, depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid arthritis and HTN. There is a lot that has happened to this patient during this period. In the month of may 5/12/2016 she woke up with left hand 2 digit severe pain and discoloration ,she refused to go the ER instend she visits urgent care in Springfield and was ordered lab test that showed she had an increase in uric acids in the area . The following day 5/13/2016 she had an appointment with liver specialist DR , Samuel's (Hepatologist), he ordered a new set of labs. Results showed elevated Liver Function Tests, showed increases in potassium , increase protein , blood sugar were at 400 mg/dl. pt went home terrified as the doctor mentioned her liver is getting worsening and becoming more dysfunctional. On 5/16/2016 she had a following up with PCP and the doctor also mentioned that her kidney and liver functions have worsened. She has been taken off Metformin for and her Lantus was increased to 25 units at bedtime. Patient has also been instructed to start on a low sodium diet and she continues getting educated on proper diet required. On 5/27/2016 during skilled visit patient was found very lethargic and drowsy, skin pale, normal temperature to touch,s\n tried to arouse the patient, she woke up for a few minutes then fell back to
Mr A is a 56 year old male who is currently suffering from deep vein thrombosis and type 2 diabetes. A case study describing Mr. A identifies that his current lifestyle is not conducive to being active, healthy or successfully managing his diagnosed diseases. This essay discusses Mr A’s diabetes, deep vein thrombosis and current lifestyle behaviours. It will be argued in this essay that health education campaigns inform Mr A about the conditions he suffers from, creates awareness of the risks associated with his current lifestyle and encourages Mr. A change his behaviour. Firstly, this essay includes a summary of deep Vein thrombosis and diabetes. Secondly, the transtherotecial model of will be discussed. Thirdly, health education
Diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases in which the person has very high blood sugar. This is either because the production of insulin is inadequate or because the body cells do not properly respond to insulin. Obesity, on the other hand, is a health condition whereby excess body fat has accumulated to an extent where it has a negative effect on health. This leads to reduced life expectancy and increased health problems. Diabetes and obesity are closely tied as doctors highly link diabetes to people’s weight problem. This study focuses on the relationship between obesity and diabetes and the care for patients suffering from these conditions.
Diabetes is one of the most common diseases that almost every family is suffering these days with one or more family members globally. But most people are still unaware the causes, symptoms and treatment of diabetes. Diabetes, in a simple language, is directly related to our digestion system. Whatever we eat, we need to digest and for digestion our food breaks into small pieces of glucose or sugar. This sugar then goes to our blood cells and gives us energy to work for the day. Now to transfer glucose to our blood cells, we need insulin that is made by pancreas. If due to some reasons, our pancreas is not able to produce enough amount of insulin to transfer glucose into the blood cells, the condition is known as diabetes, and the person suffering from this disease is called as a diabetic.
You may ask yourself, what is diabetes? Diabetes is usually a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there is a high level of sugar in the blood. To understand that though, you must first understand the job of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas to control your blood sugar. When you eat, your body turns that food into a sugary substance called glucose. Now your pancreas is supposed to release insulin. However, if you have diabetes, that process doesn’t work, causing ...
Faulkner, M. (2003), reported the epidemiological data indicates that the most common age of onset of type 1 diabetes is from 10 to 14 years of age, with the incidence of the disease increasing worldwide. Teens with diabetes expressed lower life satisfaction and health perception, with females having lower life satisfaction than their male counterparts. Furthermore, adolescents with type 1 diabetes are challenged to adapt to a lifestyle that requires self-management of dietary practices, exercise behaviors, and insulin adjustment in addition to developing autonomy and self-identity. Moreover, the rapid biological changes occurring during this time period along with learning to manage a chronic illness place adolescents at risk for poor metabolic control and life adjustment difficulties.
... the dichotomy disease / Illness established to differentiate between pathology and suffering of the individual. While disease is an organic condition that can be discovered through various laboratory procedures, illness is much more subjectively, describing the status of the individual suffering and how the suffering is influencing his daily experience of life ( EJ Sobo , 2004:3 ) .The concept of illness includes both individual reactions to the state of being ill, and beliefs and attitudes that he has on the disease of suffering ( M. Winkelman 2009:60 ) . At least in theory, disease is universal, pathological damage of the body can be labelled and classified. Illness, however, is a variable factor, influenced by human personality traits, family background and social context, as well as, by the cultural context which acts as a modelling vector of human suffering.
The pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus in is related to the insulin hormone. Insulin is secreted by cells in the pancreas and is responsible for regulating the level of glucose in the bloodstream. It also aids the body in breaking down the glucose to be used as energy. When someone suffers from diabetes, however, the body does not break down the glucose in the blood as a result of abnormal insulin metabolism. When there are elevated levels of glucose in the blood, it is known as hyperglycemia. If the levels continue to remain high over an extended period of time, damage can be done to the kidneys, cardiovascular systems; you can get eye disorders, or even cause nerve damage. When the glucose levels are low in one’s body, it is called hypoglycemia. A person begins to feel very jittery, and possibly dizzy. If that occurs over a period of time, the person can possibly faint. Diabetes mellitus occurs in three different forms - type 1, type 2, and gestational.
Diabetes Mellitus is a disease in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps the body’s tissues absorb glucose which is sugar, so it can be used as a source of energy. Glucose levels build up in the blood and urine which causes excessive urination, thirst, hunger, and problems with fat and protein metabolism in a diabetic person. Diabetes is very common in the United States; it is the seventh leading cause of all deaths. Women have been diagnosed with diabetes more than men. There are two forms of diabetes, Type one and Type two diabetes. Type one diabetes is when the body does not produce insulin or produces it in very small quantities. This usually occurs in younger people under twenty years of age, mostly around puberty. Type two diabetes is when the body’s balance between insulin production and the ability of cells to use insulin doesn’t work properly. This is more common than type one; about 90-95% people in the United States have it. There are no cures for diabetes now but there are many researchers investigating factors through new technologies to cure them. Meanwhile, technological advancements are being made to keep glucose at a good level for diabetes.