Per the CDC website and link under “Prediabetes-Your chance to prevent Type 2 Diabetes,” approximately 88 million American adults, have pre-diabetes (Pre-DM) and 84% are fully aware they have it. This increases their risk of developing Type 2 DM, heart disease, and stroke. The national diabetes prevention program promotes lifestyle change program to help patients prevent the development of Type 2 DM by 58% (with up to 71% noted to be over 65 yrs of age), this is an evidenced-based solution. Lifestyle changes have been proven to be more effective than medication in preventing the development of Type 2 DM from Pre-DM. The lifestyle change program includes encouragement of weight loss and other healthy changes to aid in lowering risk of type 2 DM development as well as, heart attack, and stroke. (CDC, 2021)
The Diabetes prevention program is also noted to be a multicenter clinical research study, which included diet and physical activity and confirmed patients were able to reach weight loss of 5-7% body weight (approximately 10-14 lbs for a 200 lb person) and this resulted in reduction of risk of development of Type 2 DM by 58% in high risk adults. 10 yr follow up showed positive results in one third of those participants still less likely to develop type 2 DM than those who were placed on a placebo. (CDC, 2021)
Healthcare providers benefit from national statistical information, such as that one-third of patients at and over the age of 18 have pre-DM, with the risk of developing type 2 DM. This aids providers in screening more carefully for those in that age group for pre-DM status. (CDC, 2021)
The information located on the CDC website under disease and conditions are helpful in providing direction and evidenced based information and guidelines to assist in the prevention of the development of Type 2 DM for pre-DM patients of all ages with appropriate lifestyle changes, early diagnosis, support groups/programs. Very useful information.
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DHD or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is defined as manifesting in individuals and causing them to experience “trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active” (para 2). Per the CDC, the number of children affected by ADHD has changed over time, with numbers growing vastly over the last five years alone (p. 3). As such, education and treatment are key in addressing ADHD, although currently there is no known cure. Additionally, most children with ADHD have coexisting conditions such as anxiety (p. 3). A parental survey from 2016 observed that over seventy percent of children were taking medication for treatment; however, it was not noted if they were also receiving behavioral assistance such as therapy or counseling. A review of overall treatment showed that children afflicted with ADHD experienced treatment gaps which could adversely affect their health and progress, therefore, a combination of medication and therapy would be the best response.
Evidence based practice would reflect that programs such as Focus on the Future would be a solid means of ensuring that affected young people with ADHD could receive the support to which they are entitled. Organizations such as this one are dedicated to educating both families and the public concerning ADHD, providing young people with tools to live effectively with ADHD, and using national data which is consolidated by the group to assist in formulating efficient treatment plans for those in need. Too this group partners with the CDC in raising overall awareness and sharing the latest research as to how ADHD may be combatted, thereby supporting those who live with this condition and offering them assistance in living fruitfully even with the limitations this condition sometimes creates.
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