unit 7 Peer Review

Hello classmates and professor,

I hope that all had a great holiday.

Here in unit 7 we are to talk about peer review. I think peer review is good for me and my classmates. Sometimes when a person reviews my project they give me good advise on how to get rid of passive voice. Someone else can look at my project and give advise showing me what I might need to add or take away from my project.

If anyone has any ideas on how to make my project stronger, please do not hesitate to use negitive and or positive suggestions.

Thank you
Sally Draime

Unit 6 PDO and rough draft

Hello classmates and professor,

Here is my post draft outline, and they rough of my project.

Please give me any advice that you think will help me improve my outline and project.
Writing is my worst subject ever. I have a hard time making the paragraphs flow together and make since. I would appreciate any advice.

This is how we can help each other improve or work. We can see how we need to improve ourselves and our projects. Peer review is a great way to help each other and become more than classmates (friends).

Post-Draft Outline
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The Effects of Diabetes and Diabetic Medicines on the Human Body
1. A diabetic faces many health issues from this disease, equally dangerous are the side effects from the medication, they take to control their diabetes.
2. There are two major types of diabetes.
3. Left untreated or controlled diabetes can damage many organs of the body.
4. Drugs called sulfonfonylurea are primary glucose controllers.
5. Biguamides in which Metfomin is a member is the number one drug used for glucose control.
6. Alpha- Glycosidase is classified as with inhibitors slow down the absorption of carbohydrates in the intestines.
7. Thiazolidinediones is used very little because of their dangerous side effects.
8. Rapid releasers stimulate the pancreas for right after meals.
9. Advances in medicine and testing procedures have made it a little easier to live with diabetes.

My rough draft follows a logical process. There is room for more research and information to expand the thesis. Possibly, after adding more information, the order might need rearranged. I believe that the flow from one paragraph to another is good. I know I need to revise this project over and over until I am very satisfied with the end results.

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RUNNING HEADER: The Effects of Diabetes and Diabetic Medicines on the Human Body




Final Project
The Effects of Diabetes and Diabetic Medicines on the Human Body
Sally Draime
CM229-05AU
Wanda Gatlin-Sullivan
December 19, 2009






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The Effects of Diabetes and Diabetic Medicines on the Human Body
A diabetic faces many health issues from this disease, equally dangerous are the side effects from the medication they take to control their diabetes. Diabetes is a disease that has developed when the body does not produce or use insulin properly. Insulin is a hormone that the body uses to convert blood sugar into energy.
There are two major types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes develops when the body does not produce any insulin. The reason is either hereditary factors or illnesses that cause the body’s immune system to destroy the cells that produce insulin in the pancreas. Sugar builds up in the blood instead of going into cells to help the body have energy. Type 1 diabetes can occur at any age, but usually starts in children or young adults (Diabetes monitor, 2009). Type 2 diabetes develops over a long period. It can sometimes take years for a person to realize and to be- tested for diabetes. Type 2 diabetes develops when the pancreas does produce enough insulin Problematicc sentence structure for some reason, the body does not use the insulin effectively. There are many causes of diabetes.
Left untreated or controlled, diabetes can damage many organs of the body. The cardiovascular system is at risk because many diabetics also have high blood pressure, high cholesterol as well as fluctuating blood sugar levels. The kidneys can be damaged because of the diabetes, so they do not work properly, and they can even fail. The eyes can suffer damage from the uncontrolled glucose levels. In addition, the feet and legs can have many problems from the nerve and circulation issues that lead to severe infections from minor injuries. Diabetes can
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affect the arteries located in the cranial area (head) causing the arteries to leak and generate a hemorrhage of the brain. This disease can cause a rash that shows up on the outside of the leg that causes high blood sugar and toxins to harm the capillaries and small vessels of the skin. There are medications to help lower blood sugar.
As devastating that diabetes can be on the body so, Missingg Verb the effects of the medications. Since diabetics, take many different kinds of medication to control their diabetes some of which is taken to lessen or control these adverse side effects. A drug from the sulfonylurea’s group such as chlorpropamide, glipizide, or glyburide is prescribed. These prescriptions help stimulate the pancreas to generate more insulin. The effects of this drug can last up to twenty-four hours per dose eliminating the need to take this medication more than once a day. If a proper diet is not followed low blood sugar as well as bloating, nausea, heartburn, weight gain can occur (Levin & Pfeifer, 2002).
The second group of drugs is the biguamides. This drug controls the production of glucose by the liver, it also increases the number of insulin receptors in the muscle and fat cells. Metformin is the generic name for glucaphage is probably the most commonly prescribed drug for diabetes. The benefits from Metformin are showing that it reduces the risks of vascular problems in addition to controlling sugar levels. It benefits to far outweigh the risks of using this drug (Abrahamson & Newton, 2002).
The third group of drugs is alpha-glycosidase inhibitors. These groups of drugs contain starch blockers that slow down the digestion of carbohydrates by the intestines. The two drugs

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in this group are acarbose and miglitol. The main side effects from this medication are diarrhea, bloating, excess gas and stomach pain (Drugs, 2008).
The fourth group of drugs is the thiazolidinediones. These drugs are currently not the first choice of drugs because of the risk of developing liver problems. In addition to the liver problems, rosiglitazone has shown to increase the risk of heart failure because of fluid retention. This group of drugs improves the insulin receptors of the muscles and fat cells and lowers the production of glucose by the liver. This drug is currently under testing for possibly adding to the risk of cardiac failure. The main side effects from these drugs are swelling of the legs and fluid retention (Drugs, 2008).
The final class of drugs is the rapid insulin releasers. The two drugs in this class are prandin and starlix. These drugs stimulate the pancreas for a short period and taken right before meals. These drugs are ideal for people that suffer from certain allergies to other diabetic medications or have kidney problems (Drugs, 2008).
Many treatment options available to help a diabetic control diabetes that was not available to them ten or fifteen years ago, it has helped to lessen the effect that the disease has on their daily life. With the many different types of oral medications and insulin injections, as well as better blood glucose testing procedures, it is now possible for a diabetic to know what their sugar level is at any given moment. Medications to control diabetes are effective in maintaining blood sugar levels; however, the side effects, damage to organs and possible medication allergies must be monitored closely.

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References
Abrahamson, L., & Newton, W. (2002). Which oral antihyperglycemics are most efficacious in
reducing hemoglobin A[sub 1c] in diabetic patients?. Journal of Family Practice, 51(4), 311. Retrieved December 20, 2009, from KU MasterFILE Premier database
Bailey, C., Krentz, A. & Patel, M. (2008). New drugs for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Drugs, Vol. 68 Issue 15, p 2131 – 2162. Retrieved December 20, 2009, from KU MasterFile Premier database
Levin, M., & Pfeirfer, M. (2002). The uncomplicated guide to diabetes complications. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association.

Unit 6

Hello classmates of KU,

These last six weeks have been hard for me. I have to do two final essays one for my writing class the other for my A & P I class.

All I am getting done is reading, taking notes, and trying to do a good outline for both of my topics. If anyone has any ideas on how to do a outline for the Endocrine system I would be grateful.

I feel that this semester has been the hardest for me to deal with.

I hope none of you are going through what I am, deep depression.

I hope and wish you all the best in all of your endeavors.

Sorry for any type "O's", been a bad week.

Sally

Hello class and professor,

Here in unit 5 we need to write on how going back to school has impacted our lives.
For me there is not enough time to do everything that needs to be done. I have done a time calender that I have tried so hard to keep true to my time calender. For me there is to much reading for researching our projects, plus the homework, reading our chapters, doing the practice books, blogging, discussions, and much much more. I feel so over-whelmed that I have almost quit so many different times. I get a lot of support from my favorite man (my husband), that keeps me going no matter how bad I feel or even having the feeling that I am in the ditch and can not seem to get out of it. Thank you for reading my blog. I wish you all great success in all of your endeavors.

Unit 4 blog

Hello fellow classmates and professor. We are now in unit 4, I need to do some brainstoming to get some great ideas on how to write my paper on diabetic and diabetic medications and how they effect the human body. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. Good luck and have fun.