A Proposal to Minimize
the Spread of
Type 2 Diabetes
The Road to a Sweeter Life
Final Requirement in Purposive Communication
Submitted by Justine McCormick
Table of Contents
II. DISCUSSION
III. CONCLUSION
Proposal to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
Introduction
Proposal to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects the metabolization of sugar (glucose) – an essential source of energy in the body through the build-up of glucose levels in one’s bloodstream.
Background Information
What is
Diabetes?
Proposal to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
Background Information
What is type 2 diabetes?
There are three main types of diabetes; type 1, type 2, and gestational.
However, type 2 diabetes is the most common type as there are about 29 million people in the U.S. who have this type. In type 2 diabetes, the body either prevents the effects of insulin or does not produce enough insulin to maintain normal glucose levels.
Proposal to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
Who are affected?
Middle-aged or older people are more likely to acquire this form of diabetes which was used to be called adult-onset diabetes. Yet nowadays, more children are diagnosed with the condition due to an increase in childhood obesity.
Background Information
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COVID-19 and Diabetes
COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus.
Individuals with diabetes tend to be more vulnerable to becoming seriously ill with the said virus.
Hence, if people with diabetes develop a viral infection, it can be more difficult to treat due to changes in blood glucose levels and, the occurrence of diabetes complications.
Background Information
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Objectives
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To identify the symptoms of type 2 diabetes.
To determine the causes of type 2 diabetes.
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To recognize the factors that may increase your risk of type 2 diabetes.
To discover the effects of type 2 diabetes.
To learn ways to minimize the spread of type 2 diabetes.
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Significance of the Topic
Proposal to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
Decreasing the spread of type 2 diabetes will redound to the benefit of humankind considering that health plays an important role in one’s life.
Thus, the subject is an eye-opener and reminder that one’s life is important as well as the act of taking care of one’s health, which does not only apply to the elderly but also to everyone.
Thesis Statement
Although some uncontrollable factors contribute to the risk of type 2 diabetes, adopting a healthy lifestyle can still help to minimize the spread as it lessens one’s likelihood to develop chronic diseases in general.
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Discussion
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Symptoms
of type 2 diabetes
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constant hunger
lack of energy
fatigue
weight loss
excessive thirst
frequent urination
dry mouth
itchy skin
blurry vision
slow-healing sores
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Causes
of type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes make insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, but their cells do not use it as well as they should.
At first, the pancreas generates more insulin to try to acquire glucose into your cells. However, it can't keep up, and the glucose piles up in your blood instead.
02 Extra weight
03 Metabolic syndrome
01 Genes
04 Too much glucose in your liver
05 Bad communication between cells
06 Broken beta cells
Proposal to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
Proposal to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
Risk Factors of
Type 2 Diabetes
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Weight
Fat distribution
Inactivity
Family history
Race or Ethnicity
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Prediabetes
Gestational Diabetes
Age (usually after age 45)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Areas of darkened skin
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Effects of
Type 2 Diabetes
01 Heart and blood vessel disease
02 Nerve damage (neuropathy)
03 Kidney damage
04 Eye damage
05 Slow healing
06 Hearing impairment
07 Skin conditions
08 Sleep apnea
09 Alzheimer’s disease
Ways to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
01
Manage your weight.
Excess body fat can raise the body’s resistance to the hormone insulin. Thus, it is helpful to maintain your weight in a healthy range.
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Be active.
Do a moderate physical activity or a vigorous aerobic activity as exercise can help in controlling the blood glucose levels.
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Eat a balanced and
healthy diet.
Consume foods that are lower in fat and calories & rich in fiber. Prioritize eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains as it maintains the blood glucose levels steady.
Proposal to Minimize
the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
Proposal to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
Ways to Minimize
the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
06 Eat at regular
intervals and only eat
until you are full to
avoid overeating.
07 Limit processed foods
and skip salty and fried foods.
04 Limit your alcohol intake.
Excessive intake can cause weight gain and
may raise your blood pressure and
triglyceride levels.
05 Quit smoking.
Smokers are twice as probable to
acquire diabetes than non-smokers.
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the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
08 Control your blood pressure.
Hypertension can lead to many
complications to diabetes.
09 Avoid being sedentary for long
periods.
Sitting still for long periods can make the
risk of type 2 diabetes higher.
10 Talk to your doctor.
Regularly check your blood glucose, blood
pressure, and blood cholesterol levels. Also,
consult about personal nutrition to develop
a diet plan that suits the individual.
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Conclusion
Proposal to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
The human body is one’s home; it should not be taken for granted nor neglected.
If it is not taken care of properly, severe medical conditions like type 2 diabetes can occur, and if worsen, it could result in not just complications but death.
For that reason, it is essential to make overall health the top priority because everything will fall apart and worsen gradually if bad health habits are still practiced continuously.
Overall Importance
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the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
Overall
Importance
Nevertheless, let the benefits such as improved quality of life, more energy, and enhanced self-esteem be one’s motivation to continue to aspire for not only a better but also a sweeter life through acquiring a healthier life.
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Persuasive Statement
Everyone must not wait for the time to be late; hence, one should start now and take little steps to apply the good habits learned which will slowly turn into a healthy lifestyle if one would be disciplined and perseverant enough in maintaining it.
Proposal to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
Ending Quote
"When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied."
- Herophilus
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Proposal to Minimize the Spread of Type 2 Diabetes
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