Diabetes and Drug Treatment
Diabetes and Drug Treatment
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Diabetes and Drug Treatments
Diabetes is an endocrine system disorder that affects millions of children and adults (ADA, 2011). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for several
alterations including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of which include some
form of drug therapy. The type of diabetes as well as the patientâs behavior factors will impact treatment recommendations. In this Assignment, you compare types of
diabetes including drug treatments for type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
Consider one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Then, reflect on dietary
considerations related to treatment.
Think about the short-term and long-term impact of the diabetes you selected on patients including effects of drug treatments.
Write a 3- page paper that addresses the following
⢠Explain the differences between types of diabetes including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
⢠Describe one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected including proper preparation and administration of this drug. Include dietary
considerations related to treatment.
⢠Explain the short-term and long-term impact of this diabetes on patients including effects of drugs treatments.
⢠REMEMBER: The school requires that all paper submitted include Tittle page, purpose, of the paper, introduction, summary, and references.