IntroductionDiabetes affects 25.8 million people throughout the United States, about 8.3 percent of the population (Hawkins, 2015). Nearly 19 percent of African-Americans 20 years and older have diabetes and yet self-care is performed at a lower rate for this group (Kleier, 2014). African Americans have higher rates of diabetes and are...

From Ms. G’s clinical manifestations immediate and appropriate recommendations should be given to her to help her situation. She should elevate her leg, apply ice, and maintain an acceptable blood sugar level. Contrary to that, acetaminophen should help relieve her pain. She should also be supplemented with antibiotics as well...

IntroductionDiabetes is one of the most common medical conditions in the society today. The medical condition is characterized to be chronic, and it is associated with members of all age groups starting from children to the elderly. There are two types of diabetes that affect children, type 1 and type...

When I was a teenager, I would experience above-average thirst and tiredness during the day. I also experienced unexplained weight loss. When I went to the hospital, the doctors diagnosed me with Type 1 diabetes. I remember sitting there and wondering why life was punishing me like that. The pain...

Current Level of PreventionThe patient, James, is currently suffering from Type 2 Diabetes but it has in the last year, progressed and become more serious in nature. James’ current level of prevention is very high (tertiary) as he continues to maintain a poor diet with limited exercise and is excessively...