Family Unconscious: The Identity and Exclusion of Diabetes

In my research paper I want to talk about the diabetes problem that exists in my family.

I remember what happened in my family when diabetes had just arrived? In most of the

news we fell like a bucket of cold water, even more so when a small one is diagnosed.

That's when we remember how much or little we had about diabetes, from the myths,

television commercials and people we've met who have or had diabetes. In that way we

are led by a painful process and we transform ourselves with the tools that life gives us.

One of the strongest elements that generate these tools is our family unconscious.

It is also frequent in my family the complaint of some members of the family who blame

the person who has diabetes commented that he does not care "he wants to eat the

same as the others" "he hides to eat goodies"

I think, that has its reason to be within the family's unconsciousness there the family

carries valuable information; One of the main ones is the desire to belong, in the

primitive communities the fact that a person was excluded meant death, since only

within the clan would be the protection and support before a wild world. With the

evolution of societies we have been educated in belonging to the group following certain

rules of behavior and values that were dictated from several generations ago, these

rules are reminiscent and recorded from small, being "good" girls or children was

evaluated by follow certain canons of behavior and thoughts; Phrases such as "if you do

not already I will not want you" are not random, that "no longer want" means "I exclude

you" and in our unconscious no one wants to be in exclusion! Because that means

death.
Definition

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or use insulin properly, a

hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other foods into the energy needed to

live daily. The cause of diabetes is a mystery, although genetic and environmental

factors, such as obesity and lack of exercise, seem to play a role. There are two type of

Diabetes 1 & 2.

The Devastating Effect of Diabetes

There are 18.2 million people in the United States, or 6.3% of the population, who suffer

from diabetes. While some 11.1 million have been diagnosed, unfortunately, 5.2 million

people do not know they have the disease. Each day approximately 2,740 people are

diagnosed with diabetes. About 1.3 million people will be diagnosed this year.

Diabetes is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States. Based on death

certificates, diabetes contributed to 213,062 deaths. Diabetes is a chronic disease that

has no cure. Studies indicate that diabetes is usually underreported on death

certificates, particularly in the case of people with chronic multiple conditions such as

heart disease and high blood pressure or hypertension. For this reason, it is believed

that the effect of diabetes is much more severe than is officially reported.

Diabetes is a Silent Killer

Many people find out they have diabetes when they develop one of the life threatening

complications. Diseases of the Heart and Brain Disorders. Cardiovascular diseases

(heart disease and strokes) are the leading cause of death in people with diabetes.

People with diabetes have a 2 to 4-fold higher risk of heart disease, which is present in

65% of diabetes related deaths. This represents more than 77,000 annual deaths.

People with diabetes have a 2 to 4 times higher risk of having strokes. People with

diabetes have the same cardiovascular risk as people who have had a heart attack.

Smoking doubles the cardiovascular risk of people with diabetes.

Blindness. Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in people between

20 and 74. Each year, between 12,000 and 24,000 people lose their sight as a result of

diabetes.

Diseases of the Kidney. Diabetes is the leading cause of end stage renal disease (renal

failure), accounting for approximately 43% of new cases, 41,046 people with diabetes

began treatment for end stage renal disease and 129,183 people with diabetes received

dialysis or kidney transplantation.

Neurological Disease and Amputations. Between 60 and 70 percent of people with

diabetes have moderate or severe forms of neurological damage, which in severe cases

can lead to amputations of the lower extremities. In fact, diabetes is the leading cause

of lower limb amputations for non-traumatic causes. The risk of leg amputations is 15 to

40 times higher in people with diabetes. More than 80,000 amputations are performed

each year in people with diabetes.

Around the word is a big problem in adults and children whos suffers this illness.
The Direct and Indirect Costs of Diabetes

The economic cost of diabetes was estimated at $ 132 billion. This includes $ 91.8

billion directly related to health care and treatment and 39.8 billion in indirect costs

related to deaths and disabilities.

The costs related to care for people with diabetes increased from $ 10,071 per person

to $ 13,243 an increase of more than 30 per cent.

One in 10 dollars that are used in health care is spent on diabetes and its complications.

Caring for an older adult with diabetes may involve addressing special challenges such

as: coexistence of medical conditions, physical limitations, and memory failure. If the

person lives alone, with you, or in a nursing home, your commitment can help you get

better results about diabetes care and quality of life. Some of the unique factors in

caring for an older adult with diabetes include:

* Ensuring that the person receives adequate nutrition

* Administering medications on a personal basis to make sure he takes them properly

and prevent side effects from drug interactions

* Dealing with physical or mental limitations that can make it difficult to care for

diabetes. Feeding plan for seniors with diabetes |

Family functionality in diabetic patients

The good or bad functioning of the family is a determining factor in the conservation of

health or in the appearance of illnesses entrusts members. On the basis of the effective

fulfillment of their functions, or in their non-compliance, the functional or dysfunctional

family is referred to respectively, instead of referring to it as normal or pathological,

terms that are controversial because of their connotation. Family functionality is the

ability of the system to confront and overcome each stage of the life cycle and the crises

it experiences.

The way in which the family system considers the wide range of human feelings is of

basic importance to their own well-being.

There is an internal balance that keeps the family together despite the pressures

produced as much as outside the family; This balance, called as familiar homeostasis,

operates by means of relatively automatic and involuntary mechanisms.

Evolutionary cycle of the family. Systemic theories describe the family as an organized

and interdependent system, regulated by a series of rules and rules (general systems

theory), in which crises appear at times of greater transition from the evolutionary cycle,

hence the stressful relevant in the different evolutionary stages in a cycle that, from the

dynamic point of view, has the characteristic of being discontinuous, that is to say, that it

passes from a stage to another with modifications in the form of relation of the el Caring

for an older adult with diabetes may involve addressing special challenges such as:

coexistence of medical conditions, physical limitations, and memory failure. If the

person lives alone, with you, or in a nursing home, your commitment can help you get

better results about diabetes care and quality of life.

Cares and Recommendations about this illness

Healthy eating is essential in all stages of life. However, adults with diabetes are more

likely to suffer from nutritional deficiencies, especially vitamins B1, B2, C, D, folates,
calcium, zinc and magnesium. Alarm signs such as weight loss or gain over 4.5 kg in six

months may indicate that your relative is not eating properly. To make sure my family or

your family member with diabetes is getting the best nutrition possible, keep in mind that

recommendations change with age. In particular: Older adults generally need 30%

fewer calories than they needed when they were younger or more active. * Protein

consumption should represent 10 to 20% of the caloric intake. Individuals who have an

infection, wounds that are healing, or other stress-producing illnesses need increased

protein and calories. When it comes to carbohydrates, the quantity is more important

than the source. Foods that contain sugar can be replaced by other.

1. Familiarize yourself with the signs of high blood sugar. According to the Centers for

Disease Control, symptoms include dry mouth, thirst, frequent urination, fatigue, and

blurred vision. Other more serious symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and difficulty

breathing.

2.Examin your blood with a home blood glucose monitoring equipment. For most

people, indices above 140 mg / dL are too high, however, some people with type 2

diabetes may not notice signs of an increase in glucose until their level exceeds 300. If

possible, also analyze your urine for the presence of ketones. High blood sugar can

cause diabetic ketoacidosis, which is a life-threatening disease.

3. If you think you are experiencing ketoacidosis, consult your doctor immediately. If

your urine tests give a negative result for ketones, the process of lowering blood sugar

begins by consuming less in your next meal. Try to eat products with low glycemic

index, such as broccoli, cauliflower, celery, peanuts and brown rice.

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