Diabetes is a disease that causes the level of sugar or glucose in the blood to be abnormally high. There are two types of diabetes. Type I diabetes is when there is a deficiency of insulin that regulates the blood sugar levels. This form of diabetes only makes up for 5% of diabetes cases. There is also Type II diabetes. Type II diabetes is more common and occurs when the level of sugar is either low, normal, or high. The body does not respond well to insulin and then becomes partially resistant to the effects of insulin. The disease can be caused by the body’s resistance to insulin which causes the blood sugar to rise. The body will eventually start to make more insulin.
There are several risk factors associated with having diabetes. Some of these risk factors cannot be controlled. Genetics and family history is a risk factor that cannot be controlled. If you are African American you are at a higher risk for Type II diabetes. African Americans are 1.8% more likely to develop diabetes compared to other races. Having a family history of the disease also puts a person at a higher risk. Another risk factor that cannot be controlled is environmental exposures. Environmental exposures play a big role in Type I diabetes. Environmental exposures are contaminants that include: air pollution, arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and many others.
There are risk factors that can be controlled such as: behavior, diet, exercise, and tobacco smoke. Changing behaviors can decrease your chances of getting the disease. A change in behavior can be drinking fewer alcohol beverages. Alcoholic beverages should be consumed in moderation. Dietary changes can lower the risk of getting the disease. Increasing physical activity can also reduce the risk of getting diabetes. Tobacco smoke is something that can be controlled in order to reduce the risks of getting diabetes.
Even though, I am a healthy person there are some lifestyle choices that can help to decrease my modifiable risk for Type II diabetes. I can start by getting a screening done with my healthcare provider. Getting a screening test is a great way to increase my awareness of the disease and keeps me informed. The test can be easily done and is not expensive. Testing is effective
Some nonmodifiable risk factors that contribute to common chronic diseases include age, race & ethnicity. Even gender and family history. Risk factors are known to run in families. My grandmother and aunt which is a member of my immediate and extended family has heart disease and diabetes. I know that my chances of developing those conditions increases as well. Diagnosis of a chronic disease is a life-changing experience. Especially knowing that you may be at risk for it also. They all found out…
Associate Level Material Chronic Disease Risk Assessment The Life Resource Center (LRC) is a valuable free tool available to University of Phoenix students. Taking some time to explore its website to discover some of the many topics, resources, and tools available is a great way to find information to enhance and support health and wellness. Complete the following assignment: Take one of the health risk assessments located on the LRC website. After completing the assessment, write a 500-…
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Chronic Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the supporting tissues of the teeth caused by specific microorganisms or groups of specific microorganisms, leading to progressive destruction of the attachment apparatus of the teeth including periodontal ligament, cementum and alveolar bone with periodontal pocket formation, and recession of the gingival tissue(1) . The clinical feature that characterizes periodontitis from gingivitis is the presence of clinically apparent attachment loss. This…
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Chronic Disease Risk Assessment I decided to complete my health risk assessment on the chronic disease colon cancer. Colon cancer is cancer of the colon or rectum and is also known as colorectal cancer. Colon cancer affects both men and women and is becoming one of the leading causes of cancer deaths. Some risk factors of the disease colon cancer are genetics, diet, your health, your lifestyle, and age. It has been studied that genetics only contributes to 15% of colon cancer patients, while…
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