Annotated Bibliography

Annotated Bibliography

Beverly, E., Linda, A. W., & Carla, K. M. (2008). Practice implications of what couples tell us about type II diabetes management. Diabetes Spectrum, 21(1), 39-45. Retrieved from Proquest Database on Jan 10, 2013

The researchers took the initiative of how couples who were suffering from Diabetes Type II have coping up with it. The study draws from the effect that social relationships can have on the recovery and treatment of the disease. During this research, four different themes including educating victims regarding the disease, sharing their experiences with others, supporting each other and motivating oneself to fight diabetes were researched. The study is qualitative in nature and provides rich insight into the effect of relationships and community in recovering from diabetes.

CDC (2012). Diabetes Report Card. Retrieved from: http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/pdf/DiabetesReportCard.pdf on Jan 10, 2013

This report provides a profile of the patient suffering from diabetes and the extent of their suffering in the country. The information is provided on the national as well as state level which enables in understanding the specific context and environmental challenges faced by the patients in that region. The risk factors, symptoms and general information regarding the disease help in developing an understanding of the whole issue at large along with its severity and prevention.

Copeland, K. C., M.D., Chalmers, L. J., M.D., & Brown, R. D., M.D. (2005). Type II diabetes in children: Oxymoron or medical metamorphosis? Pediatric Annals, 34(9), 686-697. Retrieved from Proquest Database on Jan 10, 2013

This research explores the relationship between diabetes and obesity in children. There has been a drastic increase in the number of cases of children suffering from diabetes. The researchers explore the increasing BMI of children over the decades and the diet that has been followed by children in the modern times. These high calorie food items along with their advertisements are responsible for obesity among children. The paper recommends behavioral interventions to improve the health profile of American children.

GroupHealth (2012). Type2 Diabetes: Screening and Treatment Guideline. Retrieved from: https://www.ghc.org/all-sites/guidelines/diabetes2.pdf on Jan 10, 2013

This paper presents a number of guidelines including the different tests that can be taken to diagnose the type of diabetes. There are different methods of treatment that are being discussed in the paper including lifestyle changes. This should be followed with a strategic monitoring process to achieve substantial results in the long run. The affects of various medicines along with social intervention techniques have been discussed in great detail. Moreover, there ...