Category: Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a critical health problem in the United States and other developed countries that have a high prevalence rate and a significant number of risk factors. Apart from the conventional therapy involving lifestyle changes and pharmacological treatment, bariatric surgery is also used to treat T2DM in obese patients. Evidence-based practice…

Associations between health literacy, diabetes knowledge, self-care behaviors, and glycemic control in a low income population with type 2 diabetes The research problem focused on evaluating relationships among health literacy, patient knowledge, self-care, and control of glycemic in marginalized populations of low-income earners, primarily with type 2 diabetes. The purpose of the article was to…

Table of Contents Purpose Research Question Research Design Population Sample Data Collection Data Analysis Limitations Conclusion Reference List Purpose The article by George and Thomas (2010) is aimed at reporting the issues related to diabetes self-management that were identified in a previous study. Because of the increase in the instances of diabetes development and the…

Abstract The problem of diabetes prevention in the community where I serve as a nursing profession continues to be the main health concern. The elaborated educational plans ultimately aim at assisting the vulnerable population categories to decrease diabetes risks with help from family members and healthcare providers. Introduction Diabetes remains one of the major health…

Introduction The rapid development of new technologies in recent decades offers countless avenues for health promotion and disease prevention. Web-based and smart mobile applications and Web 2.0 are increasingly used by healthcare professionals for delivering tailored health messages focusing on prevention activities in areas such as nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle (Bert, Giacometti, Gualano, & Siliquini,…

Introduction Today, diabetes is a serious public health concern that bothers millions of people around the whole world. In the United States, approximately 30.3 million people have diabetes as their primary diagnosis, with only 23.1 million people who are diagnosed and 7.2 million people who are not diagnosed because of their unawareness or poor awareness…

Table of Contents Self-Assessment Measures Diet, Medications, and Stress Management Safety and Health Promotion Activities Conclusion Diabetes and high blood pressure (HBP) are widespread diseases that impact many population groups of various ages, ethnic and social origins, and living conditions. However, the impact of these health conditions on people may be quite different. For instance,…

Table of Contents Introduction Differences Between the Types Diagnosis Preventative Measures Conclusion References Introduction Millions of people all over the world suffer from diabetes. This health condition is characterized by increased blood sugar levels during a long period of time. In case this disease is not treated correctly, individuals with diabetes are at risk of…

This paper is a critical analysis of the article authored by Mingrone et al. (2012), titled, which is titled: “Bariatric surgery versus conventional medical therapy for type 2 diabetes.” Mingrone et al. (2012) wanted to compare traditional medical therapy and bariatric surgery in the cure of diabetes mellitus type 2. The critique examines the strengths…

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a critical health problem in the United States and other developed countries that have a high prevalence rate and a significant number of risk factors. Apart from the conventional therapy involving lifestyle changes and pharmacological treatment, bariatric surgery is also used to treat T2DM in obese patients. Evidence-based practice…