Diabetes education, blood viscosity
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Diabetes education, blood viscosity
MODEL RELEASED. Diabetes education. Nurse using models to demonstrate high blood viscosity to a diabetic patient. The models show red blood cells in healthy blood at left, and red blood cells in high-viscosity blood at right. High blood viscosity has been studied as a risk factor for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It can lead to increased high blood pressure and heart attacks. Diabetes mellitus affects glucose sugar metabolism. Blood sugar is not oxidised due to a lack of the pancreatic hormone insulin. Treatment is based on a strict diet and daily insulin injections to maintain the blood-sugar balance
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This print from Science Photo Library captures a crucial moment in diabetes education. In the image, a nurse is using models to demonstrate the concept of high blood viscosity to a diabetic patient. On the left side of the model, red blood cells are shown in healthy blood, while on the right side, red blood cells are depicted in high-viscosity blood. High blood viscosity has been extensively studied as a risk factor for insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus. It can lead to elevated high blood pressure and even heart attacks. Diabetes mellitus affects glucose sugar metabolism due to insufficient pancreatic hormone insulin production, preventing proper oxidation of blood sugar. The treatment for this condition relies on strict dietary measures and daily insulin injections to maintain optimal levels of blood sugar. This educational session aims at providing valuable information about these essential aspects of managing diabetes. The photograph showcases an elderly female patient attentively learning from her nurse's demonstration. The visual comparison between healthy and unhealthy red blood cells helps convey important knowledge about how viscosity impacts overall health. Taken in Europe during the 21st century, this image highlights the significance of public health information provided by medical personnel within institutions like Britain's National Health Service (NHS). By educating patients about abnormal metabolic conditions such as diabetes mellitus and its associated risks, healthcare professionals play a vital role in promoting well-being among middle-aged individuals like this woman portrayed here.
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