Reply: Type 1 Diabetes Is An Autoimmune Disorder In Which Beta Cells Are Destroyed In

Reply: Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disorder in which beta cells are destroyed in genetically susceptible persons
This condition is usually diagnosed in children and young people so it is also called as juvenile diabetes age of onset from childhood
(Ignatavicius et al
, 2021)
Type 2 diabetes is a progressive disorder in which the person initially has insulin resistance that progresses to decreased beta cell secretion of insulin
Risk factors  Age Family history Overweight Pregnancy Race and ethnicity Environmental factor Unhealthy lifestyle
Age of onset : Type 1 diabetes: At any age, significantly below 30 years
Type 2 diabetes: Onset of diabetes at any age, but mostly above 30 years of age
Pathophysiology : Chronic hyperglycemia results from the impaired process in glucose regulation that includes reduced insulin secretion or reduced insulin action, or both
(Ignatavicius et al
, 2021)
Clinical manifestations Type 1:- Weight loss fatigue and weakness Nausea vomiting Irritability Type 2 diabetes: Weight loss Nausea vomiting Irritability Blurred vision Dry itchy skin The most important topic that must be taught to a diabetic patient’s health Education Health education : It is necessary to treat and control diabetes
You have to make lifestyle modifications like exercising regularly, taking good healthy food, seeking medical assistance, and taking medications regularly
Exercise has a significant role in treating diabetes
Exercise affects your blood glucose level
Check your blood sugar level before and after taking food
Maintain good personal hygiene
Avoid unnecessary wounds on your feet because diabetic patients take more time in wound healing
Reply: For Type 1 Diabetes, the pathophysiology is a chronic condition in which the pancreas (beta cells) is unable to produce insulin
The risk factors are autoimmune response and genetics
The age of onset is childhood
The clinical manifestations are polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight loss, hyperglycemia, and blurred vision (Ignatavicius et al
, 2021)
For Type 2 Diabetes, the pathophysiology is characterized by insulin resistance and impaired insulin secretion
The risk factors are obesity, sedentary lifestyle, hypertension, and hyperglycemia
The age of onset is adulthood
The clinical manifestations are polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weight gain, poor wound healing, fatigue, blurred vision, recurrent infection, numbness and tingling of hands and feet, and dry skin (Ignatavicius et al
, 2021)
I think the most important topic that must be taught to the diabetic patient is proper diet
Diabetic patients need to be taught that food, specifically carbohydrates, are converted to glucose
Monitoring carbohydrate intake is very important
Having a proper diet is a big factor in diabetes management aside from monitoring the blood sugar
Reference: Ignatavicius, D
D
, Workman, M
L
, Rebar, C
R
, & Heimgartner, N
M
(2021)
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