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Diabetic Case Study Jill Davis University of Phoenix Amanda Brooks, FNP-BC October 5, 2009 Diabetic Case Study In this case study, we are presented with a man who has Type II diabetes signs and symptoms. He has recently gone through several psycho-social adjustments and is a busy professional man. A plan needs to be developed to assess, teach, and evaluate the patient’s health care needs by covering topics such as incidence, signs and symptoms, potential effects of the disease, educational needs, and challenges presented by diabetes. The Incidence of Diabetes in the United States Diabetes is a broad term covering three distinct types of this disease: Diabetes Mellitus is a disease that has two categories type I and type II,†¦show more content†¦Polydipsia is the body’s compensation mechanism to replace lost fluids. The Potential Effects of Diabetes on the Body as a Chronic Process Long term complications of diabetes do not show up until many years or decades after the onset of the disease. Charles is exhibiting signs and symptoms of high blood glucose levels. Uncontrolled diabetes can affect the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, blood vessels, and peripheral areas of the body. Diabetic retinopathy involves changes in the retina where small blood vessels become damaged. Diabetics should understand the importance of yearly vision testing and maintaining normal blood sugars to prevent eye damage. Diabetic nephropathy occurs when glucose levels are poorly managed. High blood pressure and smoking potentiates this complication. Kidney disease, if discovered early enough, can be treated effectively (ADA, 2009). Diabetic neuropathy is nerve damage that affects many parts of the body. Early symptoms include numbness, tingling, or sharp pains in the lower extremities. Individuals should examine their feet on a daily basis to monitor for open areas and signs of infection. Teaching Requirements of Diabetics with Measurable Objectives Initial assessment of Charles’ basic knowledge of diabetes will be done and a teaching-plan created. The cognitive educational and problem-solving modules will be used to educate Charles. The â€Å"Diabetic Knowledge Questionnaire †¦.designedShow MoreRelatedDiabetic Case Study877 Words   |  4 PagesThe American Association of Clinical Endocrinologist (AACE) treatment goals are individualized and aimed at lowering A1C and prevention of hypoglycemia along with decreased comorbidities associated with diabetes. Diabetics who are at an increased risk for hypoglycemia include: a diagnosis of greater than 15 years, advanced macrovascular disease, hypoglycemia unawareness, limited life expectancy and severe comorbidities (Garber, Blonde, Bush, Einhorn, Garber,et al., 2017). 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