ASSIGNMENT ON TYPE TWO DIABETES

Diabetes 1
TYPE 2 DIABETES
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Diabetes 2
Type 2 Diabetes
Introduction
Type 2 diabetes can be described as a chronic disease that interferes with the ability of the body
to appropriately utilize sugar. This inefficiency in metabolizing sugar results from insufficient
production of insulin or insulin resistance (Chatterjee et al., 2017, p. 2239). This disease is
characterized by frequent urination, fatigue, an increase in hunger, and an increase in thirst.
Studies have revealed that diabetes type 2 is Australia’s fastest-growing chronic disease.
Approximately 1.3 million Australians have type 2 diabetes. This number represents
approximately 85% of all cases of diabetes in Australia (Chatterjee et al., 2017, p. 2239).
Azzopardi et al. (2012) allege that this disease affects more young indigenous Australians as
compared to their non-indigenous counterparts. Type 2 diabetes normally starts with impaired
fasting glucose. If left undetected, the impairment progresses to type 2 diabetes. Advanced stages
of type 2 diabetes can lead to chronic kidney disease and some cardiovascular diseases (Oh et al.,
2016, p. 25).
Blog Background
My name is Jack Williamson. I am a 25-year-old male Australian citizen from Brisbane. I was
born in Cape York to Australian Aboriginal parents. We moved to Brisbane when I was 5 years
old, and I have stayed here ever since. I live with both my parents and my younger sister. We are
a religious family with rooted Christian beliefs. Currently, I am in my final year in medical
school and, therefore, I spend most of my time studying. However, when I am free, I go to a
nearby pharmacy to help with drug prescription and administration. The pharmacy belongs to a
family friend. I have always dreamed of becoming a qualified nurse to assist patients. I come

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from a community with the highest risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Studies have revealed that
Aboriginal Australians are at a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes when compared to other
ethnicities (Wang et al., 2010, p. 487). Additionally, my family has a history of type 2 diabetes.
My grandfather, two uncles, and my father have so far been diagnosed with this chronic disease.
According to Arslanian et al. (2005), the risk of type 2 diabetes among young adults increases
due to family history. Azzopardi et al. (2012) also add that the burden of type II diabetes is high
among young indigenous Australians. Additionally, the disease burden is associated with family
history. Therefore, being an aboriginal and this disease being prevalent in my family, I was at a
high risk of developing the condition. Additionally, due to several cases of racism, the aboriginal
Australians have always experienced negative stereotyping regarding type 2 diabetes. This
stereotyping combined with the fact that type 2 diabetes affects most Aboriginals, the illness is
frightening to people from my community.
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7th February: The Day My Life Changed
I had been feeling some frequent thirst and frequent urination recently. I also got a cut the other
day when chopping onions, and the wound has taken very long to heal. My suspicions and family
history regarding type 2 diabetes forced me to go for a check-up. Studies indicate that the risks of
developing type 2 diabetes increase when one has a family history of chronic disease (Nayak et
al., 2014, p. 94). My worst fears were confirmed when the doctor called me into his office to tell
me that I had been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I was devastated and so were my parents. I
knew the chances of having the disease were high, but I still hoped that the results could come
back negative. I have vowed to fight the illness and my family is giving me all the support that I
need at the moment. I have to discuss with my doctor the best interventions that can help in