Morgan

By Lisa Marie Rubin, Clyde Freeman Herreid

Abstract

This case teaches about the causes and effects of Type 2 diabetes by working through the various options available to a young Native American woman suffering from the disease. The case can be used in a variety of settings, including nutrition classrooms, herbal drug courses, physiology courses, medical schools, nursing schools, pharmacy schools, diabetes workshops, and even weight loss clinics.

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Date Posted

02/12/2002

Overview

Objectives

Compare and contrast aspects of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.
Know the relationship between obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
Define terms such as “thermogenesis,” “ketosis,” “triglycerides,” etc.
Outline the main theory behind the Atkin’s diet and its pros and cons.
Understand what ephedrine does to the body and its potential side effects.
Know what major healthcare organizations recommend for good health.

Keywords

Diabetes mellitus; Type 2; Type II; obesity; obese; Atkin's diet; resistin; ketosis; thermogenesis; ephedrine; Indian; Native American

Subject Headings

Medicine (General)

Nursing

Nutrition

Pharmacy / Pharmacology

Physiology

Public Health

EDUCATIONAL LEVEL

Undergraduate lower division, Undergraduate upper division, Professional (degree program), Clinical education, General public & informal education

FORMAT

PDF

TOPICAL AREAS

Social issues

LANGUAGE

English

TYPE/METHODS

Problem-Based Learning, Debate, Role-Play

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