Essays on Type 2 Diabetes

Physiological disorders are a disorder that affects the functioning of a particular body system, and typically has many other reactions on body systems and how they work. An example of a physiological disorder is endocrine system disorders, which is what type 2 diabetes is. The endocrine system consists of endocrine glands – which emanate chemicals...

History: My patient, a 65-year-old male suffers from long term Type 2 diabetes mellitus. He currently has no symptoms and no recent triggering events suggesting that his diabetes are controlled for now. The patient explained how certain food types containing high levels of sugar increases his blood glucose and causes hyperglycaemia. HPC: Upon triggering hyperglycaemia,...

A 42-year-old man named John has been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. He has gained weight over the past few years and has a BMI of 30 with a daily calorie intake of 2600. He is inactive and spends more time travelling however, his work is about to change, and he will be spending more...