Type 2 Diabetes: A Case Study

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Treatment


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.


In the case studies, the individual suffering from Influenza, was treated with medication this was paracetamol, ibuprofen and Tamiflu. Similarly the individual suffering with Type 2 Diabetes was treated with medication specifically for Diabetes, this is known as Metformin.


Type 2 Diabetes cannot be cured, therefore leading to the treatments only being able to control it and not cure it. One treatment that is available for Type 2 Diabetes patients is medication, this medication is a drug in tablet form called Metformin. This drug is prescribed by an individuals GP/doctor either in a hospital or a GP surgery, it will be put on prescription for the patient at least every month. The drug helps …show more content…

Doctors suggest to the individuals that they should change lifestyle choices, such as an increase in physical activity, a healthier diet and to quit smoking if the individual smokes. These choices are recommended to individuals that are overweight and may be pre-diabetic. Overweight individuals are at a higher risk of contracting Type 2 Diabetes, they are advised to maintain a healthy diet and participate in regular physical activity. Doctors may refer the individual to a dietician to discuss meal options. Losing weight allows the reduction of blood glucose levels in an individual. Any health care professional is able to suggest this treatment to the individual and is mainly carried out through an appointment in a GP surgery or hospital (Patient, 2014). The diet should consist of healthy eating, cutting out a lot of fatty foods and eating a low carb diet. Exercise needs to be regular to ensure that blood sugar levels are kept under

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