1. Diabetes can cause harm to your retina which is the lining at the back of the eye. Damage to this part of the eye can
1. Diabetes can cause harm to your retina which is the lining at the back of the eye. Damage to this part of the eye can
Diabetic Retinopathy, which is loss of vision and blindness, happens when tiny blood vessels grow in the eye, and the high concentration of glucose in fluid that are around the eye makes them fragile. Tiny bulges can be developed in the retina and it can develop in other areas in the eye, and if they start to leak or burst, the fluid and blood can spread throughout the eye. After it starts spreading, blood clot and scar tissue can start to form in front of the retina, which prevents light from hitting the retina, causing blindness. If the fluid is released it can cause swelling which leads to blurred vision. There is no treatment when this occurs ,but the prevention of the build up of glucose surrounding the blood vessels in the eye and the…
An ocular disease that affects the middle layer of the eye is Glaucoma. It damages the optic nerve fibers, when each fiber is damaged it creates a bigger damage, malfunction to no function of the optic nerve. Ultimately, once the entire optic nerve is damaged peripheral blindness results. High intraocular pressure is in great part what contributes to the damage caused by Glaucoma. Although high intraocular pressures indicate Glaucoma, thick corneas can also make the pressures seem high. Resting in our eye there is liquid, properly known as aqueous fluid, overproduction or poor drainage of it causes the optic nerve damage, many months of uncontrolled eye pressure can easily go unnoticed, this disease has no symptoms until it is too late. There…
There is no known prevention from diabetes other than for an individual to exercise and to diet correctly without all the extra starches and sweets and it needs to be well balanced. Although getting type 1 diabetes is not preferred it can be easily maintained and is curable as long as you take the needed meds and continue to diet and exercise and maintain a healthy weight.…
This paper will discuss and inform readers on the disease diabetes. There are two types of diabetes that affect human beings, Diabetes Mellitus and Diabetes Insipidus, in this paper the term diabetes will refer to diabetes mellitus. It will touch down on what causes diabetes and the symptoms that those with diabetes possess. The two type of diabetes, type 1 and type 2 will be explained thoroughly and in detail. It will deliberate how the disease is treated and managed. As well as the risk factors that come with being a diabetic.…
Diabetes is a term that covers several conditions that relate to a person's ability to process sugar. The two most common conditions are called Type 1 and Type 2. Both of these conditions have similarities, but they also have great differences.…
Although oral medications are available, type II diabetes can be controlled by proper diet and exercise. Frequent self-testing for glucose levels using a glucometer can provide information on how well you are doing managing the levels. Frequent doctor visits for glucose tests are recommended. If left uncontrolled, it can cause eye diseases such as retinopathy, which is more prevalent in African Americans than Caucasian Americans. It can also lead to kidney failure, amputation and the worst-case scenario,…
What does it actually mean to be overweight? Obesity is a medical condition in which excessive body fat has aggregated to the extent that it can have negative effect on health, leading to reduced life expectancy and/or increased health problems. The way you know if a person is obese or overweight is by measuring their body mass index, or BMI. The calculation of the BMI is based on the ratio of a person’s height and weight (BMI=kg/).…
In 2002 approximately $132 billion was spent on diabetes and $174 billion in 2007 (Darrell Lynn Grace, 2011). Diabetes can cause kidney disease, heart disease, blindness and foot problems that can lead to amputations. Diabetes will cause damage to capillary endothelial cells of the retina, mesangial cells of glomeruli in the kidneys, and neurons and Schwann cells of peripheral nerves. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Diabetes causes plaque buildup by damaging the lining of arterial walls, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in diabetes…
Ketones are by products of fat breakdown. Normally, the kidneys try to make up for high glucose levels in the blood by allowing the extra glucose to leave the body in the urine. If you do not drink enough fluids, or you drink fluids that contain sugar, the kidneys can no longer get rid of the extra glucose. Glucose levels in the blood can become very high as a result. The blood then becomes much more concentrated than normal…
A patient that is diagnosed with diabetes mellitus will be taught to monitor their blood glucose levels at home. Usually they will monitor four times a day, before each meal and before bedtime. A log should be kept and given to their doctor to determine if treatment is effective to maintain a healthy blood glucose level. Insulin is the most common medication used to treat diabetes mellitus. The patient must be taught about the different kinds of insulin, how to mix the insulin if required, and how to self-inject themselves each day. Education on managing diabetes mellitus is key to being successful. Nutrition will be a huge part of the education process. Eating every four to five hours while awake has proven beneficial in controlling blood sugars and keeping it stable (Williams, L. S., & Hopper, P. D., 2015). It is also important to include a moderate amount of protein and a constant carbohydrate with each meal and snack. Losing 10-20 pounds will have a very positive impact on lowering your blood glucose levels. Getting plenty of exercise will help you to lose weight as well as make you healthier in general which can help control the blood glucose levels (Milchovich, S. K., & Dunn-Long, B., 2011). According to Williams, L. S., & Hopper, P. D., (2015) “the only cure for diabetes mellitus is a pancreas transplant”. However, in type 2 diabetes mellitus, it has been proven effective to lose weight and control your diet and can sometimes reduce the need for medications…
Diabetes is associated with blindness, and is the leading cause of diagnosed adult blindness in the United States. Complications associated with type 2 diabetes can be severe and may lead to kidney failure and lower limb amputations due to poor blood circulation and damaged nerve endings. Pr per care can prevent amputations by protecting your feet from getting injured.…
One of the common disorders of the special senses is glaucoma. Glaucoma affects people all ages and races. There are two types of glaucoma, it is acute and chronic. A bout 90 percent of glaucoma case are acute and chronic glaucoma is considers more serious. The daily impacts of the disorder by driving or playing certain sports may become more challenging. Also, loss of contrast sensitivity, problems with glare, and light sensitivity are some of the possible effects of glaucoma that may interfere with your activities. Glaucoma is an incurable chronic eye disease that affects over 2 million people in the United States. Medical assistant can support the patient in their everyday lives and in the medical office by make sure they are comfortable.…
Diabetes is not a disease to be taken lightly. It is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke, and the second-leading cause of blindness and kidney failure. It's also the main reason that individuals have their legs amputated. While diabetes can be treated, it's obviously much better to avoid developing it in the first place. In addition, medical treatment for diabetes does little to lessen its effect on heart attack and stroke. So to maximize your health, minimize your chance of developing diabetes in the first place.…
Get regular check ups at the doctor - Diabetes can lead to many other illnesses of the body and it's better to detect these illnesses at the beginning. What happens is that someone might not go and check their eyes and they might have diabetic retinopathy and so they don't know at the beginning and can become blind.…
2.) Glaucoma – Is a disease in which damage to the optic nerve leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss because the aqueous humor does not flow out of the eye properly and fluid pressure builds up over time causing damage to the optic nerve. It is the second leading cause of blindness. It affects one’s daily life such as driving or playing certain sports . It causes contrast sensitivity, problems with glare, and light sensitivity which…