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Diabetes MellitusDiscussion: DiabetesAccording to the American Diabetes Association (2011), 25.8 million children and adults have been diagnosed with diabetes in the United States. Approximately 2 million more are diagnosed every year, with another 79 million people considered to be in a pre-diabetes state. These millions of people are at risk of several alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy, and blindness. Since diabetes has a major impact on the health of millions of people around the world, it is essential for nurses to understand the pathophysiology and associated alterations of this disorder. In this Discussion, you compare two types of diabetes—diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus.To PrepareReview Chapter 19 in the Huether and McCance text and Chapter 18 in the McPhee and Hammer text. Identify the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Consider the similarities and differences between resulting alterations of hormonal regulation.Select two of the following patient factors: genetics, gender, ethnicity, age, or behavior. Think about how the factors you selected might impact the diagnosis and prescription of treatment for these two types of diabetes.Post an explanation of the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and diabetes insipidus. Describe the differences and similaritie

s between resulting alterations of hormonal regulation. Then explain how the factors you selected might impact the diagnosis and prescription of treatment for these two types of diabetes.2 hours agoREQUIREMENTS pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus.  differences and similarities between resulting alterations of hormonal regulation. description 1.5 pages, Double SpacingAnswer preview………..Diabetes is one of the common disorders that affect American. About 25.8 million individuals have been currently diagnosed with the condition in the United States. In this case, the pathophysiology of diabetes mellitus and diabetes inspidus in combination of their comparisons and patient factors will be discussed.Diabetes mellitus is a general term for metabolic diseases with characteristics of hyperglycemia that results from problems in insulin action, insulin secretion or both. The early symptoms for diabetes mellitus include polyuria, polydipsia, blurred vision and polyphagia. The complications that the victim develops later are nephropathy, vascular disease, predisposition to infections and peripheral neuropathy. Diabetes mellitus type 1 is caused by beta cells destruction and pancreas apoptosis. If beta cells are destroyed, the synthesis of insulin reduces leading to the development of hyperglycemia……… APA 535 words
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