American Diabetes Association

Diabetes is a disease that affects 29.1 million people in the United States alone. Both obesity and genetics lead one to be more likely to develop diabetes, type two in particular. Diabetes and obesity prevalence continue to rise due to the sedentary lifestyles that are common in our country. Early intervention and education is a key factor in controlling the onset of type 2 diabetes. The pancreas plays a major role in the disease process. This organ is responsible for producing a hormone…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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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