Description

Please answer the following questions and use 3 APA citations.

Mrs. A. has been taking high doses of glucocorticoids for much of the past 2 years to control arthritis. She has now developed type 2 DM & would like to stop taking the cortisone because of the unwanted changes in her appearance.

1. What is Diabetes Mellitus?

2. Compare and Contrast the types of Diabetes Mellitus.

3. Discuss how diabetes has developed and the potential complications of these conditions (Pathophysiology of Diabetes & its complications).

4. Describe the major treatment modalities of the types of DM.

5. Discuss other potential problems Mrs. A. may experience resulting from Diabetes Mellitus and the scientific pathophysiologic rationale behind each.