Types of Diabetes
By: Katie Garagnon Medical Independent Study Mentorship – Spring 2019 Mrs. Kristi Click
Mentor Introduction • Mrs. Charlotte Featherston (RN, MSN, • CMSRN, CEN) • Career of Study: • ER nursing • Mentorship Site/Place of Business: • UTMB Galveston Emergency Room-Level I Trauma Center
***Please note: some information in this presentation originates from outside sources. “Official Logo.” Master Logo, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 2010, www.utmb.edu/identity/downloads/logos_master_w_tag.shtml.
“Galveston Campus Emergency Room.” Emergency RoomUTMB Health Galveston Campus, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, www.utmbhealth.com/services/uc-er/er.
ISM Course Synopsis • ISM is a collegiate/professional level course that allows • students to participate in a mentorship for a career of choice. • Required Coursework: • Minimum of 3 mentorship hours documented on an activity log each week (signed by mentor) in addition to 2 activity hours. • Weekly journal entries • Maintaining a Weebly online portfolio • Collecting 10 artifacts per semester • Developing a research topic and product to complete by the end of each semester • Complete any additional tasks assigned by course instructor
Project Topic • General area of study = types of diabetes • Involves thorough analysis of the different types of diabetes in addition to a product focusing on diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). • I chose this topic because ER nurses receive many diabetic patients, seemingly almost daily, and learning about this condition will benefit me due to its growing prevalence in today’s society.
Type 1 Diabetes • Definition/what is it? • Who gets it? • Signs/symptoms • Treatments • Risk factors • Complications • Statistics
Prediabetes • What is it defined/characterized by? • What sets it apart from diabetes (type 1 & 2)? • Is there a specified type of diabetes it can lead to? • Symptoms • Treatments/lifestyle changes • Risk factors • Complications • Statistics
Type 2 Diabetes • Definition/what is it? • Signs/symptoms • Treatments • Risk factors • Complications • Statistics
Gestational Diabetes • Definition/what is it? • Who gets it? • How does it develop? • Signs/symptoms • Risk factors • Complications • Statistics
Diabetic Ketoacidosis *Brief introduction into product* • When/why does this develop?
Research Topics • I need to research more about prediabetes and how the condition forms. Do all ages get it? Or is it only something adolescents and children develop? Can you change in order to prevent getting diabetes? What is suggested for those with the condition? • I need to research how gestational diabetes and type 2 diabetes connect and what happens to the mother after she gives birth. Does she then get type 2? How does gestational diabetes affect her unborn baby? Does this impact the child’s life down the road? • I need to research the context behind diabetic ketoacidosis and what causes it to happen in diabetic patients. What happens in the event that it is not treated?
Current Event • Article link: https://www.npr.org/sections/healthshots/2018/09/01/641615877/insulins-high-cost-leads-to-lethalrationing • Nicole Smith-Holt lost her young son, Alec, who died from diabetic ketoacidosis because he couldn’t afford his medication and had been rationing his insulin. • “The price of insulin in the U.S. has more than doubled since 2012.” • These rising insulin prices have driven many diabetic patients to ration their insulin and fall into DKA. • 1 in 4 diabetic patients have admitted to rationing. Sable-Smith, Bram. “Insulin's High Cost Leads To Lethal Rationing.” NPR, NPR, 1 Sept. 2018, www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/09/01/641615877/insulins-high-cost-leads-to-lethal-rationing.
Product Slide • Tri-fold board • I plan to research thoroughly: • What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? • Why do diabetic patients sometimes go into DKA? • What causes it? • Impact on the body? • Signs/symptoms • Treatments • Risk factors • Complications • How will I achieve this?: • Research the different types of diabetes: type I, type II, gestational, etc. and take notes on their similarities/differences, signs/symptoms, treatments, complications, risk factors, etc. (Deadline: February 23, 2019) • Research diabetic ketoacidosis and take notes for my product. Make sure to learn about its definition, treatments, complications, risk factors, etc. (Deadline: March 30, 2019) • Gather/buy all necessary materials for my tri-fold board. (Deadline: April 20, 2019) • Assemble my tri-fold board including printed information, pictures, engaging visuals, decorations, and any appropriate artifacts collected during my mentorship. (Deadline: April 27, 2019)
Conclusion • I look forward to gaining even more experience as I continue to shadow my mentor this semester and become even more exposed to different ailments. I am eager to thoroughly learn about diabetes since it affects so many people today.
Thank You Slide • I want to thank my mentor, Mrs. Featherston, for being so patient and kind in her teachings. • I want to thank my selected evaluators for taking the time to come out and listen to my presentation. • I want to thank Mrs. Click for her guidance in the course.
References “Galveston Campus Emergency Room.” Emergency Room- UTMB Health Galveston Campus, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, www.utmbhealth.com/services/uc-er/er. “Official Logo.” Master Logo, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 2010, www.utmb.edu/identity/downloads/logos_master_w_tag.shtml.
Sable-Smith, Bram. “Insulin's High Cost Leads To Lethal Rationing.” NPR, NPR, 1 Sept. 2018, www.npr.org/sections/healthshots/2018/09/01/641615877/insulins-high-cost-leads-to-lethal-rationing.