Diabetes Mellitus A Disorder That Affects The Amount Of...

Diabetes mellitus is a disorder that affects the amount of sugar in the blood. There are many types of sugar 2 simpler sugars are called glucose and fructose. Pathophysiology begins when the body does not produce enough insulin to move the glucose into the cell or if the cell stops responding normally to insulin, that resulting increase levels of glucose in the blood and adequate amount of glucose in the cells together produce the symptoms and complications of diabetes. There are two types of diabetes, type 1 or also called insulin-dependent. Type 2 also called non-insulin dependent diabetes. Others like to include pre0diabetes in which blood glucose levels are too high to be named normal but not high enough to be called diabetes.†¦show more content†¦In cases like those one as nurse must do test that the physician orders to diagnose diabetes. Some of the ways to see the early symptoms are vision exams, I O measurements and daily weights. Our plan as nurses would be to prov ide IV fluids to prevent dehydration and increase nutrition to prevent extreme weight loss. (Mayo Clinic Type 1 Diabetes, 1998-2014) The next type of diabetes is type 2 or also called non-insulin dependent is a chronic condition that affects the way your body metabolizes sugar (glucose), which is the important source of the fuel. In this case the body either resists the effects of insulin or doesn’t produce enough insulin to maintain a normal glucose level. This is more common in adults and is manageable with eating well, exercise and maintaining a healthy weight. In some cases if changing lifestyle doesn’t help patient may need diabetic medication or insulin therapy. (Mayo Clinic Type 1 Diabetes, 1998-2014) Patients with type 2 may show symptoms slower, some complaints similar to type 1 for example increase thirst and urination as well as weight loss. In those cases complaints of slow healing may occur. A treatment plan for these patients would be monitoring intake and output, daily weights and nutrition to help with healing process. With Diabetes there are either rapid showing symptoms or a slow, gradual symptoms that patient will come across with. Type 1 diabetes patients may experience sign and symptoms at a faster rate,