Category: Diabetes

  • Diabetes: Overview of the Problem and Treatment

    Introduction As the leading cause of disability and death in the U.S. and the entire world, chronic conditions can be considered a significant public health problem in modern society. In fact, they are usually associated with constant pain, fatigue, and mood disorders, which worsen the overall quality of life. At the same time, the majority…

  • Effects of Intensive Blood-Pressure Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

    Table of Contents Recommended Blood Pressure Goals for Patients with Diabetes The study reviews Strengths Weaknesses Other Design Issues That Might Influence the Results Clinical Relevance Literature Search References Recommended Blood Pressure Goals for Patients with Diabetes Diabetes affects an estimated 100 million people worldwide. 5-10% suffer from type 1 (formerly known as insulin-dependent) and…

  • The Current Trends of Patients With Diabetes

    Table of Contents Introduction Personnel Requirements Conclusion References Introduction All forms of diabetes affect numerous individuals across the nation and remain the most prevalent non-infective disease among patients. The following study would focus on the age group that is predominantly affected by life-changing diabetes, individuals aged sixty-five or older (LeRoith et al., 2019). Information can…

  • Interventions Preventing Diabetes Development

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Assessment Conclusion and Recommendations Reference Introduction The patient had been hospitalized with high blood sugar levels of 128 mg/dl on two separate tests indicating he had a diabetic condition. She had been pre-diabetic for the last few months. However, despite several interventions, the patient developed diabetes. Additionally, she also had…

  • The New Jersey Diabetes Prevention and Control Program

    Table of Contents Introduction Brief description of the program Objective of the program Planning and implementation Role of community nurse Outcomes Conclusion of the most important factor to consider Comparison of this approach and other interventions Reference Introduction Obesity among children in America has increasingly become a major public health concern. According to the America…

  • Diabetes Nursing Policy: Diabetes Care

    Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of endocrine diseases that develop due to a relative or absolute lack of the hormone insulin or a violation of its interaction with the cells of the body. Since this is a very common disease, there are several important nursing policies regulating the management of patients with diabetes. In…

  • Diabetes Self-Management Assessment Effect on the Quality of Care

    Table of Contents Introduction Assessment of the Patient, Family, or Population Problem Effects of Policies on Nursing Scope Conclusion References Introduction Professional nurses collect data, prepare reports and conduct monitoring. This information forms the basis of benchmark data that compares the quality of patient safety services. This paper will explore data on the issue of…

  • Community Obesity and Diabetes: Mississippi Focus Study

    Table of Contents Community-Based Teaching on Diabetes Area: The State of Mississippi Time Allotted Objectives Content Instructional Methods and Teaching Strategies Instructional Materials, Equipment, and Resources Evaluation Methods Outcome References Community-Based Teaching on Diabetes Diabetes is a human disorder that is brought about by the miss-production of insulin that helps in the breakdown of blood…

  • Patient Engagement in Type 2 Diabetes

    Table of Contents Project Completion Demographics Blood glucose Discussion References Project Completion The patient and family engagement approach by Smith et al. (2017) was applied to a group of 30 people with diabetes. Upon their recruitment and the relevant ethical procedures, blood glucose was measured for them before the intervention; then, the intervention was carried…

  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Children and Adolescents

    Table of Contents Introduction Literature Review Conclusion References Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a prevalent illness affecting more than 16 million Americans. Its commonness among adults is on the rise, but more worrying is the recent recognition of this disease among children and adolescents. Researchers know little about the varying epidemiology, management and…