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Case Study Chamberlain University, NR601: Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family Practicum, Primary Diagnosis Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with other specific complications (E11.69)

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Case Study Chamberlain University NR601:Primary Care of the Maturing and Aged Family Practicum The purpose of this paper is to gain a better understanding on how to manage multiple disease proce... sses that are commonly seen in the family practice setting. Completion of this assignment will help increases insight on how to better balance multiple disease processes and their treatments while at the same time being aware of contraindications and adverse effects of the treatments for each disease. In addition to how treatment should be provided it will also increases cost awareness and understanding of the importance of ensuring low cost treatment plans. Assessment Primary Diagnosis Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with other specific complications (E11.69) Pathophysiology. Diabetes Mellitus is a result of multiple factors that include both genetic predisposition and environmental elements. These factors have an effect on tissue sensitivity and the functionality of beta-cells. The onset of type 2 diabetes is typically later in life and occurs when the persons body begins to not produce the proper amount of insulin or cells begin to ignore the insulin produced. As cells continue to resist the insulin, the need for insulin increases, eventually causing the pancreas to cease insulin production (Skyler et al., 2017). [Show More]

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