Case Study: Sharon's Type 2 Diabetes, Medications, and Nursing Care

This case study presents the case of Sharon, an elderly patient with type 2 diabetes, focusing on her medical condition, treatment, and nursing care. Sharon's type 2 diabetes, often common in the elderly, has led to kidney failure due to insulin dysfunction and the lack of blood circulation. The case explores the use of Metformin, Glucovance, Maxdia, and reliefdia, analyzing their effectiveness and side effects, particularly concerning Sharon's weight of 120kg. The analysis also examines the importance of maintaining healthy blood glucose levels (5-7 mmol/L) and the role of nursing care in managing the patient's psychological and physical well-being, adhering to ICN code of ethics to provide comprehensive patient care, including biological and psychological support. The case highlights the need for medication with minimal side effects and the significance of a holistic approach to diabetes management for elderly patients.

Sharon’s Case Study
Question No 1
The name of the patient in cases is Sharon who is an aged lady, suffering from type 2 diabetes.
The 2 type diabetes in very much common in the elderly people and the patient in the case is
aged and suffering from type 2 diabetes Moreover, the particular disease leads to kidney failure
due to the lack of production of insulin. The reason for the type 2 the disease is the lack of
production of insulin which leads to the poor circulation of blood. However, the poor
functionality of the inulin hormones disturbs the blood circulation in the vein which ultimately
damages the various parts of the body (Tahrani, 2011). In the particular scenario, the insulin is
unable to manage the blood regulation in the body which leads to the kidney failure of the
Sharon’s. The type 2 diabetes leads to the failure of the other organs of the body as well such as
liver and kidney. This diseases can cause other psychological and physical disorder at the age of
above 50 because the body starts weakening at this age. The particular type of diabetes is very
much common in the old age people because insulin hormones do not work properly due to the
weakness of muscles. Metformin is on the most useful medications in the case of the old lady
because the weight of the old lady is 120kg which is above the normal weight (Inzucchi, 2012).
The metformin is useful medicine because it decreases the production of glucose
and decreases the absorption of the glucose as well. The decrease in the absorption ensures the
proper working of insulin because in the type 2 diabetes the production of insulin is not a
problem but the functionality of the hormones damages the blood vessels. The particular
medicine produces an effective result in the particular scenario because it maintains the glucose
and sugar level in the body. However, the 1000mg the intensity of dose is not good because it
regulates it brings the weakness in the body and the weakness in the body parts is very dangerous
for the elderly people. The particular case is about the disease of the old lady and the high-
intensity dose of metformin is not a good choice of medication (Chatterjee, 2017).
Question No 2
The blood and glucose level played a vital part in the maintenance of good health. There normal
and healthy person must have a sugar level of up to 4 to 5.9 mmol/L. However, the level can be
increased and touches to 7.8 mmol/L right after breakfast. In this case, the current BCG level of

the lady is 8 to 11 mmol/L which is not a sign of healthy routine. Moreover, the particular level
is quite dangerous in the case of type 2 diabetes. The ideal blood and sugar level for the old lady
is 5 to 7 mmol/L and the patient must maintain the sugar level to maintain the appropriate level
of health. The level of sugar for the diabetic patient varies after the breakfast which must be in
between 5 to 8 mmol/L. The high intensity of sugar negatively affects the health of the diabetic
patient because it does not allow the wound to heal properly. The wound can be external and
internal as well. The damage blood vessels affect the various parts of the body such as kidney
and liver. The patient already suffers from kidney failure diseases and high sugar and blood level
are very much dangerous in this scenario (Rubino, 2016).
Question No 3
Glucovance is the recommended medication for the patient who is suffering from type 2
diabetes. However, this medication in the major reason of increasing weight of the patient and
doctors are reluctant to suggest this medicine to the patient due to a major concern of weight. In
the particular scenario, the patient is of old age and of 120kg weight as well so the side effect of
this medicine can be dangerous for the patient. However, the light doze is not much dangerous
for the patient and effective as well. In the current scenario, the patient is suffering from type 2
diabetes and got the weight of 120kg which is already dangerous for the sugar patient. The high
intensity of particular disease increases the weight of the patient which damages the health of the
patients. As a whole, the disease in the weight is the major side effect and concern for the
patient (Rubino, 2016).
Question No 4
In the particular scenario, Sharon’s is suffering from the type 2 diseases and the major concern of
the patient and doctor is the poor functionality of inulin.
Maxdia is the recommended medication for the patients of elderly age. The type 2
diabetes is caused due to the poor working of insulin which affects the blood circulation in the
vessels. Moreover, the poor circulation of blood due to diabetes leads to kidney failure. Invented
medicine benefited the patient by ensuring the proper production of insulin hormones. The
medicine has a number of advantages. Firstly, the reduction of sugar level in the body is the
major benefit of the recommended medicine. Secondly, the reduction in the absorption rate of

sugar is another advantage of the selected medicine. At last, the side effects of the medicines are
one of the major concerns of the doctor such as the increase in weight and the recommended
medicine has fewer side effects which do not harm the body of the patient. The selected
medicine is very much appropriate and effective for elderly people who are suffering from type 2
diabetes. The overweight of 120 kg is very dangerous because it does not allow the diseases to
recover well. Moreover, at the elderly age, the overweight of 120kg weakens the body parts such
as bones, liver and kidney which leads to damage the body. Generally, most of the diabetic
patients suffer from the side effects of the medicine and most of the time the side effect is
associated with weight. The reduction in the absorption rate guarantees the best possible working
of insulin on the grounds that in the sort 2 diabetes the creation of insulin isn't an issue yet the
usefulness of the hormones harms the veins. The specific drug produces a compelling outcome in
a specific situation since it keeps up the glucose and sugar level in the body (Kahn, 2014).
Type 2 diabetes leads to other disorders in elderly age such as kidney failure due to the
poor circulation of blood vessels. Poor circulation occurs due to the poor functionality of insulin
hormones in the body. The second suggested medicine is reliefdia and this medicine is
effective for the elderly patients of type 2 diabetes due to the number of reasons. Firstly, it
improves the functionality of the insulin because the major problem of a patient suffering from
type 2 diabetes is the poor working of the insulin hormones. Secondly, it does not increase the
weight of the patient which is the major side effect of the medicines. Moreover, the weight is
very dangerous for the elderly people and more specifically in Sharon’s scenario where the
patient is already an over-weight. At last, the medicine reduces the level of sugar in the body
which allows the insulin hormones to work properly. Sharon’s faces a couple of problems
(Tahrani, 2011). Firstly, type 2 diabetes is the major problem which irritates the old lady.
Secondly, 120kg weight makes the disease more dangerous. For the people elderly people, the
medication with fewer side effect is useful and recommended by most of the surgeons.
Moreover, reliefdia is a gradual treatment and do not put any pressure on the body. In the
scenario, the patient is old and the high-intensity medicine may produce an adverse effect on the
body of the patient (Kahn, 2012).
Question No 5

Nursing and practices is one the major element of the ICN code of nursing which is associated
with the health and improvements in the health of the patient. The nursing is not a profession and
it is the responsibility to take care of the patient during the treatment and after the treatment as
well. The statement explains that it is the duty of the nurse to maintain a healthy relationship
with the patient because the treatment of nursing is not limited to the biological medicines but it
involves the psychological treatment of the patient as well. During the practices, the nursing
department must have a plan to provide proper care to the patient (Salpeter, 2012). For instance,
in the case of diabetes, the biological treatment is good but the psychological treatment from the
nursing side may reduce the stress from the mind of the person. The proper treatment of the
patient with nursing care is one of the major concerns of this code of conduct. The proper
nursing plan is one of the major outputs which is required by the code of conducts. The older
individuals just not is a need of the natural treatment but rather they need the consideration of the
specialists and medical attendants. In addition, the majority of the duties of the nursing the
executive's plan is particularly critical for patient wellbeing. Phenomenal nursing the board
framework improves the personal satisfaction of the patient. Appropriate consideration is
imperative for the maturity individuals when contrasted with the young age individuals. As
indicated by the code of conducts, nursing and caregiving is a duty which isn't restricted to the
restorative treatment yet it identifies with the mental treatment and other consideration offices
too, for example, the eating routine arrangement on account of diabetes (Chatterjee, 2017). This
infection is related to the poor dissemination of the blood in the supply routes. As indicated by
the ICN code of morals, there are 4 obligations of medical attendants. Initially, the best treatment
comprises of the proper nursing care and biological treatment as well. Also, limit the causes
which can be the purpose behind the ailment. The horrible eating routine arrangement leads to
diabetes (Meier, 2012).
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