Hyperglycemia

A brief explanation of the etiology and pathology of DM. In diabetes, we can find cases in which the insulin is absent, little insulin or the function of insulin is impaired or not functioning. The insulin is produced and secreted by cells in the pancreas. Insulin also stimulates gluconeogenesis is that inhibits lysis regulates glycogen and protein synthesis. Pancreatic glucagon stimulates the breakdown of glycogen and gluconeogenesis. Cortisol promotes gluconeogenesis and Epinephrine is a…

DM is a group of metabolic disorders which characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in either insulin secretion, action, or both. The chronic hyperglycemia associated with DM resulting in long term damage, dysfunction, and failure of different body organs especially the kidneys, the eyes, the nerves, the heart, and the blood vessels. T1DM is defined as a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia as a result of inadequate production of insulin by the pancreas. This occurs due to…

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from lack of insulin, the insulin produced is ineffective, or both. There are three types of diabetes mellitus: type 1 known as insulin dependent mellitus, which is the pancreas not producing insulin. Type 2 known as non-insulin dependent mellitus, which is the pancreas is able to produce some insulin but the cells are rejecting it. Gestational diabetes which is manifested during pregnancy. Within these three…

To bring the situation under control, the body may on the one hand continue excreting glucose in the urine causing a more serious condition, Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemia State (HHS) - which has a known mortality rate of about 15% in people with this condition. On the other hand, the body may begin breaking down more triglycerides (stored body fat) as a way to produce more energy to control the situation. However…

glucose stays in the blood stream, which can affect the body in several ways. Symptoms are almost the same as ‘hypo’ but these are more severe and sudden. They include extreme thirst, dry mouth, blurred vision, drowsiness and frequent urination. If hyperglycemia isn’t treated properly, it can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis, which is a serious condition where the body breaks down fat and muscle as an alternative source of energy. Thus, it leads acid build-up in the blood which can cause vomiting,…

Class Description Diabetic self-management group classes will be held each Monday from 6pm to 7pm at the Medical Plaza (room 234) on Archer Road in Gainesville, Florida. These are comprehensive sessions about diabetes that are idea for both newly diagnosed diabetics as well as long term diabetics that would like a refresher course. There will be a total of four classes that begin on the first Monday of the month and end on the last Monday of the month. Each class will have fifteen seats.…

The pancreas is one of the main organs in our body that is used for digestion of food1. The exocrine function of the pancreas is responsible for secreting digestive enzymes that are then used to digest the food we eat, leading to uptake of nutrients from the food, by the body1. Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency is a defect in those digestive enzymes1. This defect leads to the inability to break down food and therefore, difficulty absorbing the nutrients from food1. When the body is not able to…

to rely on insulin injections lifelong for survival. Whereas Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) usually develops in adulthood and it is related to some modifiable risk factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and unbalanced diets. A long-term hyperglycemia leads to many avoidable complications such as renal failure, visual impairment and arterial diseases. Since diabetes mellitus affects approximately 300 million people…

blood, resulting in hyperglycemia. This process of high sugar in the blood without metabolism will eventually develop into Diabetes Mellitus. There are two types of Diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Either the body becomes autoimmune and starts destroying the beta cells of the pancreas, thus no insulin produced, or the cells of the body become resistant to the insulin or the production of insulin is slowed down and not sufficient for the body (Rohsdahl…

intensol) anti-inflammatory med, corticosteroid. Side effects: peptic ulcer/possible perforation, depression, hypertension, circulatory problems, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal distension, hyperglycemia, psychic derangements. Nursing considerations: monitor blood sugar in diabetic patients due to cause’s hyperglycemia. Contact physician if patient presents with black/tarry stools, slow wound healing, blurred vision, brusing/bleeding, weight gain, difficulty breathing, dizziness or any emotional…