Category: Diabetes
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Diabetes Mellitus II: Screening and Statistics
Table of Contents Epidemiologic Data Screening Conclusion References Diabetes is a health problem that bothers many people around the whole world despite their race, gender, and age. The peculiar feature of this disease is that it cannot be treated. Therefore, people should try to do everything possible to learn about the potential risk factors and…
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Diabetes in American Adolescents and Its Effects
Introduction: Background of study Problem The problem of rising cases of diabetes among adolescents has raised concerns within the healthcare sector, in terms of the cost of managing the diseases and its impacts of the health of the young adults. In fact, recent statistics suggests that about 4% of teenagers in the US are suffering…
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Type 2 Diabetes: Possible Interventions and Prevention
The last several decades could be characterized by the increased importance of dietary habits and the impact they have on the state of a person health. The fact is that the tendency towards the deterioration of the quality of products triggered by the alterations in the environment and numerous food supplements preconditioned the appearance of…
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Diabetes in Evidence-Based Nursing Practice
The first article under analysis is a systematic review entitled “Diabetic Foot Ulcer: An Evidence-Based Treatment Update” and written by Braun, Fisk, Lev-Tov, Kirsner, and Isseroff (2014). The purpose of the study is to identify recent evidence-based assessments of diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) therapies. The authors suggest directions for further research. The type of nursing…
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Weight Training and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Men
The article on media release claims that 32,000 men were involved in the research while the peer-reviewed journal publishes 32,002 men. Further, the media release argues performing aerobic exercises for 150 minutes a week reduces disease development risk by 52 percent, and weight training for the same period resulted in a reduction of the risk…
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Evidence-Based Practice Project on Diabetes
Extant literature demonstrates that a fundamental component of early Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) treatment is patient education, which in turn sets the foundation for effective treatment and management throughout the disease continuum (Robertson, 2012). It is reported in the nursing scholarship that, due to lack of effective education, many patients with diabetes are yet…
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Ketones Diet and Insulin in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Introduction Individuals at risk for developing type 2 diabetes are provided with helpful dietary and lifestyle recommendations by nurses. The study of the health benefits of low-carbohydrate and ketogenic diets has advanced in nutrition science today. However, limited data compares the effectiveness of ketogenic diets and insulin for weight management. This research paper responds to…
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The Most Acute Problems With Patients With Diabetes
Case Summary The patient’s profile: Patient name: L.N. Age: 49 years old Gender: Female Race: White Occupation: — Marital status: — Height: 5’4″ Weight: Ranging from 165 to 185 lb. Allergies: None Diagnosis: Type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, migraine headaches, increased exertional SOB, microalbuminuria Results of tests: a BP of 154/86 mmHg, a pulse of…
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Prevention or Delay of Type 2 Diabetes
Table of Contents Introducing the Topic Identifying the purpose of the Study Defining Intended Target Audience Designing Research Questions Problem Statement Drafting a Hypothesis References Introducing the Topic There are numerous health concerns affecting the quality of life, and type 2 diabetes is one of them. Regardless of the critical role of genetic specificities in…
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The Role Exercise Plays in Diabetes Prevention
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Reference List Introduction Physical exercise significantly affects the management and prevention of diabetes, together with the overall health of individuals. Physical exercise includes activities that maintain the body’s general well-being and physical and mental state. Exercise significantly impacts glucose levels within the body, reducing risk factors such as cardiovascular…