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The referencing and citing of scholarly work is mandatory to support the idea that is being presented in the participation discussion. ALL peer responses require an in text citation, a reference, and 6 or more sentences. References should be between 2018 to 2022.
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The endocrine system is made up of glands throughout the body which release hormones into the bloodstream in which various organs and receptors respond to the hormones. Hormones can be described as messengers which help regulate body functions such as insulin, testosterone, growth hormone, and thyroid hormone. A prevalent metabolic endocrine disorder is diabetes mellitus (DM). DM is a pancreas disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels, in which the body is unable to produce insulin, known as type 1 DM or type 2 DM, where the body is unable to utilize the insulin that is produced (Falkner & Green, 2018). Management of DM begins with recognizing the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia. Blood glucose levels less than 70 mg/dl may cause symptoms such as diaphoresis, dizziness, and decreased level of consciousness. If the patient can appropriately swallow, oral glucose is appropriate. IV dextrose can also be administered. Blood glucose levels greater than 130 mg/dl is considered hyperglycemia. The patient may have a sweet or fruity smell of the breath, increased thirst, and increased urination. Treat with insulin as prescribed by the provider.
Long-term or uncontrolled hyperglycemia leads to microvascular and macrovascular diabetic complications. This can lead to organ dysfunction. Kindey-associated complications lead to renal failure, hyperglycemia can affect the eyes causing progression to blindness, heart-related complications may lead to hypertension and coronary artery disease, and nerve-associated complications lead to neuropathy (Med, 2020).
Patients may face negative experiences from diabetes which include physical, emotional., social and financial factors. Patients may struggle with the stigma of diabetes, weight management, time commitments, and confidence. As nurses, the priority is to provide education to support patient self-management of disease. The nurse should educate on aspects such as diet, exercise, prevention of complications, and overall health promotion.
References
Falkner, A. & Green, S. (2018). Pathophysiology Clinical Applications for Client Health. Musculoskeletal, Metabolism, and Multisystem Complexities. Retrieved from https://lc.gcumedia.com/nrs410v/pathophysiology-clinical-applications-for-client-health/v1.1/#/chapter/5
Med, A. (2020). Pathophysiology of Diabetes. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7791288/#:~:text=It%20is%20characterized%20by%20elevated,fat%2C%20and%20protein%20metabolic%20dysfunctions.
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A group of illnesses together known as metabolic health dysfunction raise your chances of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and stroke. High blood sugar, elevated blood pressure, excessive body fat at the waist, and triglyceride levels are among these problems. Even if you have just one of these issues, you could not have metabolic syndrome. However, it does indicate a higher risk of developing a serious illness. And as these disorders progress, so does your chance of consequences including type 2 diabetes and heart disease. An increasing number of Americans—up to one-third of individuals in the country—have metabolic syndrome. Aggressive lifestyle adjustments can halt the onset of major health issues if you have metabolic syndrome or any of its symptoms.
The majority of metabolic syndrome-related illnesses lack overt signs or symptoms. An obvious indicator is a wide waist circumference (Adhav, 2022). Additionally, if your blood sugar is elevated, you can experience some of the obvious signs and symptoms of diabetes, including excessive thirst and urination, exhaustion, and impaired vision.
If you don't alter your way of living to lose weight, you could become insulin resistant, which would raise your blood sugar levels (Sokolowska, 2019). Insulin resistance can eventually result in type 2 diabetes. Plaques in your arteries can develop due to excessive blood pressure and elevated cholesterol. Your arteries may get harder and narrower as a result of these plaques, which may cause a heart attack or stroke.
References
Adhav, N. R., & Deore, B. V. (2022). ROLE OF NUTRACEUTICALS IN METABOLIC SYNDROME.
