Question 1

what is the best nursing care plan for chronic kidney disease secondary to diabetes mellitus?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes: Chronic kidney disease is a long term complication of dm. I am afraid there is no nursing care involved, but appropriate medications, can postpone  the need for dialysis depending on the severity of illness.

Question 2

is diabetes mellitus type 2 the same as diabetes type 2?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Yes.  Both refer to the type of diabetes that used to be called adult onset.  Now we call it "type 2 dm" or "dm-2" or type 2 diabetes, etc.  This is the kind related to overweight/obesity and family history of dm-2.   When people are "heading toward" type 2 dm, they will have a slight increase in triglycerides (fats in the blood), blood pressure and glucose.  If this continues it becomes dm-2.

Question 3

how is diabetes mellitus type 2 associated with obesity?

Accepted Answer

Cause: Obesity is the number one cause of type 2 diabetes.  Obesity leads to Insulin resistance which impair the ability of Insulin to work efficiently causing high blood sugar.  There are many causes for type 2 diabetes but obesity is a leading cause.

Question 4

what's the latest treatment news on diabetes mellitus type 2?

Accepted Answer

Diabetes Rx: There are currently 14 drug classes (including insulins) to treat type 2 diabetes with many more to come in the coming years. Unless you have a specific question, it's too much to list in 400 words.

Question 5

how come patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 are insulin resistant?

Accepted Answer

Insulin resistance: In patients with type 2 dm , Insulin resistance is one of the factors in addition to decreasing Insulin production. There are what are called Insulin receptors in the cells that Insulin attaches itself for its action. These receptors are down regulated or less in number. Sometimes, increasing the dose of Insulin may not work always because of this reason.

Question 6

does ketoacidosis occur for the patient with diabetes mellitus type 2?

Accepted Answer

Both: It can occur in both type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Question 7

how does an endocrinologist treat patients with diabetes mellitus type 2?

Accepted Answer

DM2: Dm2 can be treated either by family physician, internist or an endocrinologist. Once a diagnosis is made if it is a new onset diabetes usually treated with oral hypoglycemic agents. Generally if patient presents with more than 300 blood sugars patient may need to be on Insulin in addition to oral hypoglycemic agents.  Other treatments ace inhibitor, cholesterol meds, life style modifications, diet.

Question 8

anyone knows what are the other causes of diabetes mellitus type 2 besides food?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are other risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes beside bad food choices: obesity, family history of diabetes, sedentary lifestyle, history of gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndromes, older age, metabolic syndrome, history of giving birth to a baby > 9 lbs....

Question 9

statistics for diabetes mellitus type 2 in arabian gulf countries?

Accepted Answer

About 25%: It is known that uae has the second highest prevalence of diabetes worldwide with 25% of the population affected.

Question 10

please help needed..type 2 diabetes mellitus. how much can i exercise?

Accepted Answer

Exercise: You can exercise as much as you want, and as much as you are able.

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