Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death listed in the United States, and kills more than breast cancer and AIDS combined. “In 1996 diabetes alone contributed to more than 162,000 deaths"(Lewis 1367). Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic condition that resists the effects of insulin or doesn’t produce enough to maintain a normal glucose level . Everyday medications are being prescribed to help the treatment of Diabetes type 2 however the risks that come with taking these medications seem to be disregarded by majority of the patients. Is the society possibly rejecting healthier alternatives which could treat this costly disease?. With much speculation, this topic has become a very intriguing argument and an even greater puncture to our confidence in the progress of science to treat this illness. People must become educated in health and exercise through Diabetes education program's in order to understand how important it is to take part in a healthy lifestyle for the sake of preventing and even reversing this deadly disease. Medication is what we have been educated to consume when faced with illnesses. If you ask most patients which fix they'd prefer, a healthy diet and overhaul of exercising or a pill, chances are they'll take the pill. While taking the pill might be the most simple choice, arising evidence has come to show that it might not be the wisest, especially not with Diabetes type 2. Over the last 10 years diabetics have doubled their spending’s on diabetes related drugs. Posting a total bill of $12.5 billion(archives of internal medicine). Inaugurating a lifestyle change can target risk factors of Diabetes type 2 simultaneously while drug prescriptions are usually target specific such as lowering heart rate or cholestero... ... middle of paper ... ...rials, conclusions show that lifestyle isn’t always effective. In the American Medical association a randomized trial, similar to the previous stated ones, tracked the affects of lifestyle changes in participants. They were split into two groups, one group was assigned to receive the intensive lifestyle intervention program, while the other group received standard diabetes education and support. Full remission of Diabetes type 2 was defined as a transition from a diabetic glucose level to an average normal level, which was only attained by less than 2%. A partial remission which is a prediabetic state had higher percentages. Although most participants didn't receive any remission, they had a greater level of fitness and weight loss. Sometimes Diabetes type 2 is uncontrollable and medication is a requirement, it is the way of Biology and is no way the patients fault.
Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or respond to insulin, a hormone that allows blood glucose (blood sugar) to enter the cells of the body and be used for energy. Diabetes falls into two main categories: type 1, or juvenile diabetes, which usually occurs during childhood or adolescence, and type 2, or adult-onset diabetes, the most common form of the disease, usually occurring after age 40. Type 1 results from the body’s immune system attacking the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. The onset of juvenile diabetes is much higher in the winter than in the summer. This association has been repeatedly confirmed in diabetes research. Type 2 is characterized by “insulin resistance,” or an inability of the cells to use insulin, sometimes accompanied by a deficiency in insulin production. There is also sometimes a third type of diabetes considered. It is gestational diabetes, which occurs when the body is not able to properly use insulin during pregnancy. Type 2 diabetes encompasses nine out of 10 diabetic cases. Diabetes is the fifth-deadliest disease in the United States, and it has no cure. The total annual economic cost of diabetes in 2002 was estimated to be $132 billion, or one out of every 10 health care dollars spent in the United States. Diabetes risk factors can fall into three major categories: family history, obesity, and impaired glucose tolerance. Minority groups and elderly are at the greatest risk of developing diabetes.
“In 2012 diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths. More than 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle- income countries” (WHO, 2014). Factors that affect death caused by diabetes are lack of access to proper care and medications such as insulin and blood pressure pills which increases the chances of patients acquiring diabetes (Lipska, 2014). The Diabetes International Federation predicts an increase of 205 million more by the year 2035. They also stated that 1 out of 2 people worldwide does not even know they have the disease
The purpose of this study is to research the disease Type 2 Diabetes and to discover whether it is being effectively treated and prevented in Merced County, California. According to the National Institutes of Health, Diabetes Mellitus is “a lifelong (chronic) disease in which there are high levels of sugar (glucose) in the blood. It is also the most common form of Diabetes”.1 Furthermore, there are many risk and lifestyle factors associated with this disease, but the most prevalent are; obesity (#1 risk factor), sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits, family history and genetics, increased age, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, and a history of gestational diabetes.2 The long term complications of having type 2 diabetes can include but are not limited to; eye problems (cataracts and glaucoma), foot problems (neuropathy/ nerve damage), skin problems (infections), high blood pressure (which raises your risk for heart attack, stroke, eye problems and kidney disease), hearing loss, oral health, mental health and early death.3
Diabetes and uncontrolled sugar levels is now the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, and the number one cause of adult onset blindness, lower limb amputations and kidney failure (healthy people citation). Additionally, those diagnosed diabetes have an amplified risk of having a heart attack and an overall increased mortality rate, both of which are proportional to 1.8 times greater than those not afflicted with diabetes (Healthy people). Obviously, without proper glycemic control, these number can be a much higher ratio; consequently, it is imperative proper health promotion measures are
Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition occurring in adults over 45 years but is now increasing in younger age groups such as children, adolescents and young adults. With type 2 diabetes the body becomes resistant and the insulin gradually loses that capacity to produce enough insulin to the pancreas. Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia. The numbers with people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes is increasing. In the past year more than 100,000 people have been diagnosed with diabetes. (https://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/diabetes-in-australia) The numbers with people having type 2 diabetes is increasing in children mainly because they are not getting the right about of exercise each day, and eating incorrectly. This is happening because of the all the new electronic gadgets. This is concerning because this disease is taking memorable years from that person’s life. An idea for treatment could be that kids and adults should manage their life style more by eating healthier and doing more exercise. They could also go to the doctors and have
According to the CDC, diabetes is becoming more common and has more than tripled from 1980 through 2011, from 5.6 million to 20.9 million (Diabetes public health resource, 2013). Type two diabetes can be managed through diet and exercise. Type two diabetes is a condition formerly called ‘adult-onset’ or ‘non insulin-dependent’ where the body doesn’t
The figure also shows that one in every eleven adults suffers from diabetes under the Sun. The facts and figures researched in this report clearly shows that diabetes has become one of the most common diseases, and we need more doctors and scholars who can make continuous and serious efforts to come up with a better medicine or treatment for diabetes.
Diabetes has been a growing problem for many years among adults in the United States. There is a growing number of Hispanic being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Hispanic people are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than non-Hispanic people (American 2013). Type 2 diabetes, in Hispanic should be addressed because the disease can be prevented. This disease can lead to number of medical problems if it goes untreated or if significant life style changes aren’t made. Simple changes can be made to prevent getting this disease. Such as, adding more fresh fruits and vegetables, drinking more water and limiting fast food intake (American 2013). Losing excess weight is an excellent way to reduce developing type 2 diabetes. A good way to do this is getting the whole family involved in biking or walking. If this issue isn’t addressed more people will develop the disease, that is preventable. Another result of this would be that the government will have to budget more money towards healthcare.
Since Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most common health challenges world-wide, I am going to further incorporate the topic in my paper. Through academic research and resources, in my first paragraph I will be providing the health promotion definition along with expressing the importance for patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. My second paragraph will display the pathophysiology to help comprehend how this health challenge is present in the body. Health promotion interventions will also be incorporated with ideas and specific information to aid individuals in promoting health and preventing development of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.
Thesis: Diabetes type 1 is different from type 2 and if given the wrong treatment it could lead to devastating consequences.
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Diabetes affects 18.2 million people in the United States. It is often referred to by doctors as diabetes mellitus and described as, “… a metabolic disease in which the person has high blood sugar …” (Collazo- Clavell et all. 2009), either because the insulin is inadequate or the body’s cells don’t respond well to the insulin. The health and economic consequences of diabetes are considerable. The majority of people that have diabetes live in low and middle income countries, where the prevalence of the disease is high. There are three types of diabetes that are called type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Although diabetes is a disorder, it can lead to other diseases such as heart attack, kidney failure or death. A person that has diabetes has to maintain a healthy lifestyle, by eating the right diet, controlling their blood sugar level, and be optimistic.
Many people who are diagnosed do not have the slightest clue on all the complications, risks, and necessary changes that come with this condition. If we want to see people benefit from this and improve their lifestyle, then we must teach them how to do so. We need to stress to them how important it is to eat right, exercise, find the right medicine, and all the other important factors associated with type two diabetes. We have failed hundreds of people on the prevention of diabetes, and even on how to cope with it. It is time to improve their support groups and knowledge on how to deal with such a horrific condition that will change the rest of their
In conclusion, diabetes is a serious disease and can be life threatening. With the right research and implementation of new studies diabetes can be reduced among the populations. We as a people need to realize this epidemic and all get together and beat it. Restaurants need to stop putting chemicals and unnecessary fats in their food. Not only diabetics but everyone should educate themselves on what is going in your body when you eat. Also, exercising and getting off the couch, in children, needs to be addressed and that alone would help reduce diabetes in the younger population. I can’t stress enough on education. If you know what you are eating or how you are exercising you protect yourself from poor health and live a great life. Type 2 diabetes can be dwindled down with a conscious individual and group effort.