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    In the United States, nearly eighty million individuals have some form of diabetes or pre-diabetes. One in two people with diabetes has no idea that they have the condition. This increases the odds of development of complications which can be dangerous. Leading a healthy lifestyle is one of the appropriate strategies that can be utilized in preventing and treatment of Type 2 diabetes and even more specifically eating a high fiber diet is emerging as a primary strategy a person can use to lower…

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    Type 1 diabetes is, according to American Diabetes Association, “when the body does not produce insulin. Insulin is a hormone that the body needs to get glucose from the bloodstream into the cells of the body” ("Type 1 Diabetes). “This disease affects 1.4 million people every year,” and “is the seventh leading cause of death in the United” ("Statistics About Diabetes).” Here are the signs, symptoms, prognosis and ways to treat Type 1 diabetes because there is no cure. Type 1 Diabetes can affect…

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    Type 1 Diabetes Essay

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    Introduction Diabetes mellitus or diabetes is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by “hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both” (Nelms, Sucher, & Lacey, 2016, pg. 480). According to the American Diabetes Association, “Diabetes kills more Americans each year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Every 19 seconds, someone is diagnosed with diabetes”. “Over 25.6 million individuals in the United States, or 8% of the population, have diagnosed with…

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    Type 2 Diabetes Essay

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    Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the most common chronic metabolic endocrine disorder. An estimated 285 million people worldwide have diabetes and its prevalence is Predicted to increase to 439 million by 2030 (Bird et al., 2010) [1]. Type 2 diabetes includes more than 95% of all cases of diabetes that occurs in adulthood. The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes poses a challenge to health care systems in the 21st century. Type 2 diabetes is a complex illness that requires continuing nursing,…

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    Type 2 Diabetes Case Study

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    Problem Statement Diabetes is a health issue with an increasing rate of diagnosed cases in many communities in the United States. Type II occurs when the pancreas can’t produce enough insulin and lack the ability to take in insulin. It leads to a higher reading of glucose levels, which increases the risk of metabolic complications throughout one’s life (NDEP-“The Diabetes Epidemic”, n.d.). Epidemiology While diabetes most prominently affects the Hispanic/Latino community, it is only in the…

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    He caught the ball with eight seconds left in the game. A defender ran towards him, one hand in the air to try to block the shot. As he jumped up, the entire crowd held their breaths. Everything was moving in slow motion; his arm extended and the ball spun out of his hand, gliding up into an arc headed towards the hoop. As the ball neared its highest point, the shot clock went off, and the shrill buzzer pierced through the silence. Everyone in that arena was focused on one thing: the basketball,…

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    Most exciting game in one Dunk! Touchdown! Crowd goes wild. Basketball and football are two different sports, in basketball the equipment is different. Basketball and football are one of the most watched sports in the united states. Basketball and football are different as basketball you need different equipment while football has different rules, they are also similar as they both need equipment. Basketball is an awesome sport that is different from other sports. In basketball you need a…

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    The popularity of the game has increased significantly internationally and basketball players have joined with corporations to help the communities. The game of basketball went from an indoor activity to an year round activity. Although basketball leagues usually start during winter season, many people enjoy playing basketball in the summer. Michael Kovacs states, “The sport has always been a popular leisure in America, but in recent times it has started spreading its admiration across the…

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    Julius Winfield Erving III was one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He was one of the very few players that changed the game. When he played he electrified the court giving him sense power making him seem like he can do anything on the court. Dr.j went up against some of the Nba’s greatest players like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Clyde Drexler and embarrassed them by dunking on them because of his ridiculous athleticism. While he was playing there was no one that could guard…

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    watch the game is by watching the NBA or the NCAA. The NBA or National Basketball Association, is a league of professional club basketball teams that all compete in North America with only 30 teams. It is considered to be the best of the best when it comes to the sport. The NCAA or National Collegiate Athletic Association, is a collegiate level play of basketball with over 300 Divison 1 basketball teams. Each association have been playing the same sport for decades, but each one of them has…

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