Question

noncommunicable diseases
choose 1 of the following noncommunicable diseases/conditions and answer the questions:
diabetes sickle cell anemia
hypertension types of cancer (be specific)
other (noncommunicable disease)

1. other names for this condition if applicable.
2. what are the signs and symptoms?
3. how does the condition attack the body?
4. when is this condition typically diagnosed?
5. explain the process for diagnosing the condition. include what type of doctor and the diagnostic procedures.
6. describe the therapies and/or treatments available for this condition.
7. explain how factors like race, age, location, and occupation impact the disease? use statistics from your research.
8. how does this condition affect everyday life? be specific.
9. why did you choose this particular condition to research?
10. list the websites you used to find the information.

Explanation:

1. For Diabetes:

• Other names: Sugar diabetes.
• Signs and symptoms: Frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight - loss, fatigue.
• How it attacks the body: The body either doesn't make enough insulin (Type 1) or doesn't use insulin properly (Type 2), leading to high blood sugar levels which can damage blood vessels and nerves over time.
• Typically diagnosed: When symptoms appear or during routine check - ups. Endocrinologists or primary care physicians can diagnose.
• Diagnosis process: Blood tests such as fasting plasma glucose test, oral glucose tolerance test, or HbA1c test.
• Therapies/treatments: Diet and exercise, oral medications, insulin injections for Type 1 and some Type 2 cases.
• Impact of factors: Minority populations may have higher rates due to genetic and lifestyle factors. Older age is a risk factor for Type 2. Occupations with high stress or sedentary nature can increase risk.
• Effect on everyday life: Need to monitor blood sugar regularly, plan meals carefully, and may need to adjust activities based on blood sugar levels.
• Reason for choice: High prevalence and significant impact on health.
• Websites: Mayo Clinic (mayoclinic.org), American Diabetes Association (diabetes.org).

Answer:

1. Diabetes: Sugar diabetes
2. Frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight - loss, fatigue
3. Body doesn't make or use insulin properly, high blood sugar damages vessels and nerves
4. When symptoms appear or routine check - ups, endocrinologists or primary care physicians
5. Blood tests like fasting plasma glucose, oral glucose tolerance, HbA1c
6. Diet and exercise, oral medications, insulin injections
7. Minority populations may have higher rates, older age is a risk factor, high - stress/sedentary occupations increase risk
8. Monitor blood sugar regularly, plan meals carefully, adjust activities
9. High prevalence and significant health impact
10. mayoclinic.org, diabetes.org