Question

1. Explain what diabetes is and some of its causes.
2. Describe three myths commonly associated with diabetes and discuss the stereotypes that they perpetuate.
3. Explain the association of the American diet with immigrants to the United States and discuss your thoughts on how diabetes could be better managed in this population (not from the medical aspect, but from the healthcare administration and epidemiological perspective).

Answer 1

Diabetes :- A group of disease that result is too much sugar in the blood ( high blood glucose).

Causes :- , being obese or overweight, sedentary lifestyle, family history, increasing age,pcod, insulin resistance, gestational diabetes during pregnancy.

Diabetes affects 30.3 million people in the united states or about 94% of the population.type 2 diabetes makes up 90 to 95% of this number.inaccurate information about the disease leads to stereotype and sigmas that affect many people and people with type 2 diabetes may be confused about what to believe and not believe about their disease.learn some common myths- and the fact about come of America's most common chronic diseases.

Eating toomuch sugar causes type 2 diabetes

Export don't fully understand what cases type 2 diabetes, in type 2 diabetes the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't produce enough insulin.insulin is the hormone that helpes cells blood sugar or glucose for energy.in either cause blood sugar. Levels that to rise because insulin isn't working properly.the results is diabetes healthy eating limiting fat , sugar, salt and cholesterol is an important part of staying healthy for all adults.

The rapid growth of americans vwith diabetes has reached epidemic population.about 10% of the U.S population has diabetes ,making it the seventh leading cause of death in the country sayscthe american diabetes association.equally scary28% of Americans with diabetes don't even know they have it.

How to prevent diabetes Dr.Cole says include;

* maintain healthy body mass :- index every 2.2 pounds of weight lost reduces your diabetes b risky by 16%.

* eat low fat diet :- fill your place with fruit ,veggies, fish and chicken.

* daily exercise :-get off the couch and get involved in regular physical activity that will help your body use insulin more efficiently.

* avoid certain foods :- processed refined carbohydrates and foods rich in saturated fats and sugar should be avoided.

* stay hydrated :- skip sugar ,beverages, and drink water throughout the day

*reduce stress

* take rest full night

* commit to self- Care :- see your doctor regularly and never missed prescribed medication.