Effects of Type 2 Diabetes
Cassandra’s father has recently been diagnosed with Type 2
diabetes. Although she already knows that diabetes is a major health problem in
the United States, she is surprised to discover that it is one of the leading
causes of death. As she researches diabetes, she is even more surprised to
learn that the prevalence of diabetes is significantly higher in the state of
Tennessee, where she and her family live, than in most other states. Although
the data she looks at sometimes vary depending on the source, comparing data
from her state with national data gives her a better understanding of the
impact of this disease. As Cassandra examines genetic, lifestyle, and
environmental risk factors for the disease, she uncovers compelling
distinctions between Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes that heighten her
interest in addressing this health problem through her work as a health care
administrator and as an advocate for improving health outcomes, not only for
her father, but also for others who suffer from complications of Type 2
diabetes.
1- Describe one of the leading causes of death.
2- Compare your state’s data with national data related to
this health problem. Identify your sources of data.
3- Describe the causes of this health problem and associated
lifestyle, genetic, and environmental risk factors/determinants.
Reminder: Use and cite sources to support your posting and
responses.
