Case Study: Diabetes

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This paper presents the case study of a 58 year old married female, a retired librarian with a ten year history of Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, hypelipidemia and degenerative joint disease. The paper evaluates her previous treatments and offers recommendations for further care.

Outline:
Problem List
Evaluation of Previous Treatment
Addendum to Current Treatment

From the Paper:

"The patient was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes by an unspecified diagnostic test in 1983. Random blood sugars ranged from 150-180 mg/dL in the morning and 190-200 mg/dL prior to supper. The patient admits to being poorly compliant with a diabetic diet, with an inability to regulate consumption, especially food high in carbohydrate content. In addition, weight loss has been unsatisfactory, with minimal exercise (walking her dog for 10 minutes) allegedly attributed to DJD. She is currently taking Glyburide 10 mg BID with questionable compliance and ASA 325 mg q D."

Sample of Sources Used:

• American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. (2006). American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists medical guidelines for clinical practice for the evaluation and treatment of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. National Guideline Clearinghouse. Retrieved August 1, 2006 from http://www.guidelines.gov
• American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists. (2003). American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists medical guidelines for clinical practice for the evaluation and treatment of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. National Guideline Clearinghouse. Retrieved August 1, 2006 from http://www.guidelines.gov
• American Diabetes Association. (2006). Standards of medical care in diabetes. VI. Prevention and management of diabetes complications. National Guideline Clearinghouse. Retrieved August 1, 2006 from http://www.guidelines.gov
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