Healthcare: Diabetes II and Treatment Options

Running head: HEALTHCARE
Topic: HEALTHCARE
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Answer 1:
From the case study it can be seen that the patient has been suffering from diabetes II.
The two main lifestyles which have been evident from the case study and need
improvisations include prevention of a sedentary lifestyle and an improvised diet low in
cholesterol important for control of cholesterol levels. For a solution to the sedentary
lifestyle of the patient, the implementation of physical activities and exercises should be
encouraged [1]. According to research studies done by various scientists, exercise, sports, and
physical activity in the usual regime have reduced the risks of diseases. Moreover an irregular
and unhealthy cholesterol rich diet has led to the accumulation of cholesterol which has led to
the patient suffering from cholesterolomia. This intervention of physical activity and
improvised diets have proved to be helpful as the glucose levels are controlled. W.C -137
Answer 2:
Fasting blood sugar levels from 125 to 100 mg/dl is considered as a sign of diabetes.
If he levels of fasting glucose is more than 126 mg/dl or even higher in two separate tests,
then the patient is considered to be diabetic.
For the levels of HbAc1 the value should be below 5.7%. When the levels of A1c is
between 5.7 to 6.4 then the patient has been considered to be pre-diabetic. Impaired fasting
glucose is an indication of high risk of diabetes development in future. HbA1c levels above
6.4 % is considered to be diabetic [2]. W.C - 96
Answer 3:
The patient should be prescribed Metformin for the improvement of glycemic control.
Metformin should be the appropriate drug of choice as it helps in increasing the insulin levels
in blood thus keeping the blood glucose levels under control. Metformin basically helps in
decreasing the intestinal absorption of the blood glucose levels and helps in the improvement
of insulin sensitivity thereby enhancing peripheral uptake of glucose and its subsequent
utilization. Certain consideration for the patient include the avoidance of metformin along
with regular doses of enalapril as cross reactions cause a synergistic effect impairing
development causing hyper-kalemic lactic acidosis. Metformin along with