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Topic: Week 5: Discussion

Topic: Week 5: Discussion
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_7.jpg) Each year, 1.5 million Americans
are diagnosed with diabetes (American
Diabetes Association, 2019). 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 patient’s behavior factors will
impact treatment recommendations.
For this Discussion, you compare types of diabetes, including drug treatments for type 1,
type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
Reference: American Diabetes Association. (2019). Statistics about diabetes. Retrieved from
http://diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/
DIABETES AND DRUG TREATMENTS
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6/27/23, 9:03 PM Topic: Week 5: Discussion
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To Prepare:
Review the Resources for this module and reflect on differences between types of
diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
Select one type of diabetes to focus on for this Discussion.
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.
Post a brief explanation of the differences between the 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. Be sure to include dietary considerations related to treatment. Then, explain the
short-term and long-term impact of this type of diabetes on patients. including effects of
drug treatments. Be specific and provide examples.
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses and respond to at least two of your
colleagues on two different days who selected a different type of diabetes than you did.
Provide recommendations for alternative drug treatments and patient education
strategies for treatment and management.
Note: For this Discussion, you are required to complete your initial post
before you will be able to view and respond to your colleagues’ postings.
Begin by clicking on the Reply button to complete your initial post.
Remember, once you click on Post Reply, you cannot delete or edit your
own posts and you cannot post anonymously. Please check your post
carefully before clicking on Post Reply!
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Post a brief explanation of the differences between the 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. Be sure to include dietary considerations related to treatment. Then, explain the short-term and long-term impact of this type of diabetes on patients, including the effects of drug treatments. Be specific and provide examples.