Evaluation Of Epidemiological Problem Of Diabetes Mellitus...

Evaluation of Epidemiological Problem Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major chronic health problem in adults 18 years or older in the state of Kentucky (KY) that is responsible for many illnesses and deaths. There are also various complications associated with this health condition. Complications of DM are atherosclerotic vascular disease, cardiovascular disease, retinopathy, nephropathy, delayed wound healing, and increased risk for osteomyelitis, which increases the risk for amputation (American Diabetes Association, 2013). The incidence and prevalence of DM is increasing each year, making the importance of understanding this deadly but preventable disease and the opportunities to delay complications essential in providing care to the diabetic population in KY and nationwide. Nationwide, diabetes prevalence in the US affects approximately 25.8 million Americans with the occurrence of the diagnosed diabetes in the elderly population demonstrating a consistent significant increase (ADA, 2013). The data reveals that monitoring of the national trends in the course of the increase in diabetes is important, and it will help to assess the severity of the problem, the role of risk factors, necessary interventions, and plan appropriate healthcare measures. Background DM is a complex and multifaceted dysfunction of the endocrine system. It is a metabolic disorder involving the inability of the body to adequately metabolize carbohydrates, proteins, and fats due to deficiency orShow MoreRelatedThe Prevalence Of Diabetes Mellitus2021 Words   |  9 PagesData analyst. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood glucose which leads serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. There are three types of diabetes. They are Type-I(T1DM), Type- 2(T2DM), Gestational diabetes. Type 2 diabetes represents 90 percent of diabetes cases in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is ranked as the 7th country world widely estimated to have the highest numbers of people with diabetes in 2000 and 2030Read MorePrevalence Of Type II Diabetes Mellitus2138 Words   |  9 Pages Prevalence of Type II Diabetes Mellitus in the Adult of JAZAN by Demographic characteristics, BMI and Settlement type. Dr.T.Hemalatha, Dr. Rashida, Ms.Wajiha, Dr.Fahad Abstract Nowadays Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is becoming a major health problem in all over the world. If a person having prolonged group of disease with high level of blood glucose then it is Diabetes Mellitus. It will cause severe other health issues like cardiovascular diseases, disease related to vision, Kidney, blood vesselsRead MoreEvaluation Of Epidemiological Problem Diabetes1992 Words   |  8 PagesEvaluation of Epidemiological Problem Diabetes Lisa Gaye Spivey Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 503: Population Health, Epidemiology, Statistical Principles May 2016 The Epidemiology of Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus (DM) or Type 2 diabetes is a lifelong chronic disease whereas sugar levels within the blood are too high. Diabetes affects multiple body systems such as your vision, nerves, foot problems, problems healing, the kidneys, and can lead to heart problems. According to the Centers forRead MoreManagement of Diabetes and Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Patients in a Critical Care Setting3130 Words   |  13 Pagesï » ¿Management of Diabetes and Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Patients in Critical Care Setting Management of Diabetes and Hyperglycemia in Hospitalized Patients in Critical Care Settings Introduction Diabetes has reached an epidemic proportion in the United States. Currently, the management of diabetes in the hospital is often considered secondary compared with the condition that prompted the inpatient admission (Clement et al., 2004). Hospitalized patients with diabetes suffer increased morbidity