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in the Elderly
Rachel Lima, Sean Chester, Caroline Sethney, Morgan
Frank, and Sarah Naves
Under Unaffected
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Why is it Important?
Disease Process of Type II DM
Statistics
Type II DM is the 7th leading cause of death in the United
States
Type II DM lowers life expectancy by up to 15 years.
Type II DM increases the risk of heart disease by 2 to 4 times
Type II DM costs the United States an estimated $174 billion
in medical care, disability and premature death
1.7 million Americans develop type II DM each year
About 26% of American seniors have type II DM
Risk Factors
Weight
Fat distribution
Inactivity
Family history
Race
Age
Prediabetes
Gestational diabetes
Frequent urination
Increased thirst and hunger
Unexplained weight loss
Fatigue
Blurred vision
Slow wound healing and frequent infections
Tingling or numbness in hands and/or feet
Headaches
Type II diabetes is
preventable!
Exercise
Regular exercise is
critical to diabetes
management.
Increases cell insulin
sensitivity
Can lower glucose levels
Start slowly with light
activities
In Class Activity
Each table look at the question on your table
and take one minute to discuss the question
with your group members.
Come up with an answer, then pick a group
member to present your answer to the rest of
the audience.
References
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http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/symptoms/
American Diabetes Association. (2015, April 9). Physical activity is important. Retrieved from
http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/fitness/physical-activity-is-important.html
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). Eat right. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/living/eatright.html
Coen, P. M., Tanner, C. J., Helbling, N. L., Dubis, G. S., Hames, K. C., Xie, H., . . .
Goodpaster, B. H. (2015). Clinical trial demonstrates exercise following bariatric
surgery improves insulin sensitivity. The Journal of Clinical Investigation, 125(1), 248-257. doi:10.1172/JCI78016 [doi]
References cont.
Healing the Body. (2014). The Top Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables. Retrieved from
http://www.healingthebody.ca/the-
top-powerhouse-fruits-and-vegetables/
Healthypeople. (2011). Diabetes. Retrieved from
http://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/diabetes
Lehne, R.A. (2013). Pharmacology for nursing care. (Rev. ed.). St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier
Saunders.
Mayo Clinic. (2015). Type II Diabetes. Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/type-2diabetes/basics/risk-factors/con-20031902
References cont.
National Diabetes Education Initiative (2015, March 17). What are type 2 diabetes risk factors
and why are they important? Retrieved from
http://www.ndei.org/uploadedFiles/Common/NDEI/Home/Whats_New/ADAType2DiabetesandRisk.pdf
Prediabetes Centers. (2013). Risk factors for Prediabetes. Retrieved from http://prediabetescenters.com/prediabetes101/risk-factor/
The Veronica Angelic Foundation. (2014). Type 2 Diabetes. Retrieved from
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