A look at the health disparities found in diabetes and obesity based on socio-economic status among African Americans and what can be done to address those disparities.
Abstract The correlation between diabetes and obesity has been long established in recent years. There are strong genetic component and environmental factors that contribute to high prevalence rates of diabetes. The changes in one's lifestyle, sedentary mode of living, poor eating habits and socioeconomic status are significant contributors to the development of diabetes mellitus. Currently, in the U.S. the rate of diabetes is staggering among all age groups, sexes, and ethnic populations. The paper studies the correlation between socioeconomic status, diabetes and obesity and how diabetes in the above mentioned statement as well as other economic and social factors is related.
Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
What is Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity
History of Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity in America
Factors Created Due to Diabetes How is Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity Linked?
Proposed Solutions to Combat Disparities
Solutions: Health Literacy Program and Creating Satellites
Conclusion
From the Paper "" In the United States there has been a concurrent increase in the incidence of diabetes and obesity among all age groups and races. This increase has been especially prominent in the African American population, where a large percentage of diabetes cases and complications develop due to lack of access or provision of healthcare. This disparity is also evident in other races, but African Americans possess the genetic tendency to develop diabetes in greater proportions. Obesity patterns have also exponentially increased in this population in the recent years. Therefore, obesity a prime factor in the development of diabetes, has resulted in a elevated increase in the percentage of diabetes cases in the African American population (Department of Health and Human Services, 2003)."
This paper details various guidelines related to the practice of diabetes education as well as the dimensions of this practice in relation to other apparatus of care for people with diabetes, their families and suitable support systems.
Abstract This writer of this paper contends that diabetes is a chronic illness which requires continual medical care and education in order to avert acute complications and reduce the risk of long-term medical problems. This paper cites various definitions related to the practice of diabetes education and the dimensions of this practice in relation to other apparatus of care for people with diabetes, their families and suitable support systems. This paper details the numerous revisions made over the years to the original guidelines created by the American Diabetes Association which reflect the most current medical standards used in the cure of children and adults having type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The primary goal of diabetes education is to give knowledge and skill training as well as help persons identify barriers, facilitate problem-solving and develop coping skills to attain effective self-care management and behavior change.
Table of Contents:
Origins
Purpose
Practice Before the Standard and How Does the Standard Guide the Treatment of the Disease Entity?
General Advantage of its Use and Practice
Identification of Ways to Incorporate the Standard
Nurse Practitioner as a Diabetes Educator
Reference
From the Paper "The primary goal of diabetes education is to give knowledge and skill training, as well as help persons identify barriers, facilitate problem-solving and develop coping skills to attain effective self-care management and behavior change. It is the position of DSME (2005) that all educators should gauge both individual and aggregate AADE 10 Self-Care Behaviors at a minimum of pre- and post- intervention. Additional follow-up measurements are ideal, and should be functional as appropriate to the practice setting. Through adoption of the guidelines educators are trained to determine their effectiveness with individuals and populations, compare their performance with customary benchmarks and measure and quantify the unique contribution that DSMT plays in the overall context of diabetes care."
Abstract This paper discusses that diabetes is a chronic illness that favors no single age group or single sex. The writer notes that there are several kinds of diabetes, called Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes, and gestational diabetes. The writer points out that the body of a person who has diabetes does not process sugars for their use as energy. Further, the writer mentions that the cause of diabetes is not known, although obesity and a sedentary life style may play some part. This paper examines some of the symptoms and treatment of diabetes.
From the Paper "Diabetes is a chronic illness that favors no single age group or single sex. There are several kinds of diabetes, called Type 1 diabetes (also known as Juvenile diabetes) and Type 2 diabetes (also known as Adult-Onset diabetes), and gestational diabetes. The body of a person who has diabetes does not process sugars for their use as energy. The cause of diabetes is not known, although obesity and a sedentary life style may play some part. Type 1 diabetes is most common in children and adolescents. It results when the body fails to produce the insulin it needs to process glucose. It is characterized by hyper- and hypoglycemia, ketoacidosis, and celiac disease. Complications include heart disease, blindness, and nerve and kidney damage. Type 1 diabetes is treated with insulin. Type 2 diabetes is the more common form of diabetes."
Abstract This paper describes current research linking obesity to Type II diabetes in children and adults. The paper discusses risks faced by pre-diabetic people and assesses pre-diabetes. The paper also examines the relationship between diet and excess weight in Type II diabetes.
Tags: obesity, diabetes, pre-diabetic, Type II diabetes
Abstract This essay discusses an interview of a man recently diagnosed with diabetes. The author looks at the changes in lifestyle that the person interviewed has had to make because of his diabetes and suggests that a greater understanding of a diabetic's concerns can help facilitate a better approach to nursing patients with diabetes.
From the Paper "Before Gary's diagnosis, he never read the labels on food and ate anything he wanted. He loved all kinds of sweet, sugary foods and since he was on the road at night, found it easy to eat a candy bar at any given time. Gary also enjoyed drinking ?a variety of soft drinks, especially Pepsi products, since that is what he transports.? He said it was really hard giving up these drinks and adapting to diet sodas. Gary and Cheryl both now read all labels on food prior to making a purchase. Gary is amazed at the number of foods that contain a high amount of sugar."
Abstract This paper studies diabetes -- its causes, complications, treatment and morbidity rates. The paper begins by defining the two types of diabetes: Type I, which is mainly hereditary, and Type II, which is a combination of hereditary and nutrition/lifestyle. The paper then discusses the importance of a healthy life style and diet, particularly in preventing and treating Type II diabetes.
From the Paper "Diabetes occurs in two forms: Type I, in which the islet cells of the pancreas produce no insulin, and Type II, in which the cells of the body show a reduced response to insulin. Those with Type I diabetes must take insulin injections..."
Tags: Type I diabetes, Type II diabetes, causes, organs affected, importance of diet in prevention and treatment
Abstract This paper examines the disease of diabetes, discussing the different types of diabetes, the origins of pathology of the disease, its etiology, its signs and its symptoms. The paper also looks at whether diabetes affects a specific gender or ethnicity, what its neurological and digestive effects are, what its prognosis is and conventional and alternative treatments for the disease. The paper pays particular attention to massage therapy and how it can help those that have diabetes.
From the Paper "Diabetes, according to Leroith Taylor and Olefsky, is a disease involving difficulty in the transportation of glucose into the cells of the body either because not enough insulin is produced or because the body's response to insulin is weak. A study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) found that the prevalence of diabetes in the population is approximately..."
Abstract This paper analyzes the website of the American Diabetic Association, found at http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp. The paper explains that this site is sponsored by the American Diabetes Association, a respected group that provides information on diabetes to sufferers, guidance about testing and treatment and sponsors the search for cures. The paper describes how the site offers a great deal of information on the subject.
From the Paper "The website for the American Diabetes Association is found at http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp. This site is sponsored by the American diabetes Association, a respected group that provides information on diabetes to sufferers, guidance about testing and treatment, and sponsors the search for cures. The American Diabetes Association was founded in 1940 and remains the nation's leading nonprofit health organization "providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy" (The American Diabetes Association, 2005, About Us, para. 1). Members are made up of both consumers and health care professionals, meaning largely diabetics and their families and medical personnel. There is no advertising on the site, except for links and suggestions to reach other sites with information for diabetics. The closest thing to an ad is the appeal for donations to fund the work."
Abstract This paper gives a broad overview of the disease diabetes. The different types of diabetes are discussed as well as risk factors that may lead to the disease. The author describes the physiological factors that occur when one has diabetes. Treatment options for this disease are examined, with an emphasis on insulin therapy. The author concludes that managing diabetes is a lifelong commitment.
From the Paper "According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, approximately 7 percent of the U.S. population has diabetes, and each year roughly 1.3 million adults are diagnosed with the disorder. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States (Diabetes). Diabetes manifests when the body produces too little insulin (a hormone vital to digesting food for growth and energy) or cannot use available insulin efficiently, and left untreated, it can cause long-term complications that affect almost every part of the body (Diabetes). Although the exact cause of diabetes continues to remain a mystery, both genetics and environmental factors appear to play roles (All). "
Abstract This paper presents a proactive community action plan toward prevention of diabetes. First, the paper gives an extensive description of the disease, highlighting the differences between type I diabetes and type II. Next, the author discusses the factors that contribute to adults and children developing diabetes and how this can be prevented. Obesity, in particular, is considered. The paper concludes by analyzing a community action plan for preventing diabetes and how different communities within a specific county adapted it.
From the Paper "However, in Type II Diabetes, the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin produced by the body. Once, Type I Diabetes was called juvenile diabetes because Type II usually occurred in older, sedentary, and overweight adults. Sadly, because of the increased rates of obesity in America, younger and younger children are being diagnosed with what was once called adult-onset diabetes. "Children today may be the first generation in America that have shorter life expectancies than their parents" if current trends in childhood weight gain and physical inactivity continue, and one of the primary reasons for this shortened expected lifespan is the epidemic of Type II Diabetes (Livingston 2004: 2). The risks of diabetes include long term damage to the sufferer's eyes, kidneys, nerves or heart ("Type II Diabetes," ADA, 2007). "
Abstract This paper discusses the diabetic athlete. It looks at the possibilities and limitations of this diagnosis, with special emphasis on the differences between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics in regard to exercises. The paper notes the complications of diabetes and how these affect athletic ability and performance. The paper also discusses in details what trainers and athletes need to know about glucose control.
From the Paper "It is important to know the difference between the two types of diabetes and how they affect the person because they make a difference to the management of diabetes in the athlete and what trainers must be on the look out for and how they must evaluate athlete..."
Abstract This paper describes the symptoms, their causes and treatments of the various forms of diabetes. The author differences between Diabetes Type 1 and Diabetes Type 2. The paper relates some of the complications they cause.
From the Paper "Diabetes is a group of diseases in which insulin is not produced or the body does not react to it appropriately. Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas which enables the cells of the body to take up glucose the end product of carbohydrate metabolism and use it as an energy source. Without insulin or in the case of insulin resistance, glucose builds up in the bloodstream while the cells starve for it. The classical symptoms of diabetes are the three Ps..."
Tags:diabetes, symptoms, treatment, Type 1, Type 2, insulin
Abstract This paper explains that diabetes within the U.S. Hispanic population is increasing due primarily to environmental influences. The author points out that correlates in health care, which promote the onset of diabetes, are weight, economic conditions and options for managed health care that are available to the Hispanic population. The paper relates that diabetes frequently manifests in conjunction with other health care problems, such as obesity and subsequent cardiovascular problems, and can develop into end-stage renal failure if the patient is not provided with adequate treatment.
From the Paper "Type-II diabetes, or diabetes manifested by adults, tends to be generated through lifestyle habits. The Hispanic population tends to have marked increases in the frequency of Type-2 diabetes within their population, even within children, thus suggesting that the diet and exercise habits of Hispanics is conducive to the onset of Type-2 diabetes. Researchers have also isolated genetic markers and physiological traits common within Hispanics that indicate a predisposition to Type-2 diabetes. This scenario, when compared to the rise in rates of Type-2 diabetes within the Hispanic community, indicates that this population is vulnerable to a health care "crisis". Type-2 diabetes can potentially be a devastating disease for the affected patient."
Abstract This eleven-page freshman paper begins by exploring the causes, types, symptoms and basic treatment of diabetes. It proceeds to trace the technological advances in the treatment of diabetes, concluding finally with a thorough description of the latest advancements.
Abstract This paper looks at the use of sildenafil (Viagra) to improve flow-mediated dilatation in the brachial artery. The paper focuses on the effects of this medicinally-induced dilatation on individuals suffering from Type II diabetes. The paper also discusses the effect of Viagra on endothelial cell function, which, in particular, is occluded in diabetes patients. The paper references a recent study on this topic conducted by the University of Tulane Health and Sciences Center.
