Researchers are making many advances in diabetic research. List the advances that may be most helpful to Jack.

melodykap

melodykap

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2021-09-26

Jack, age 52, has been feeling tired lately. He also gets up frequently during the night to urinate and is always thirsty. He makes an appointment with Jodi, the medical assistant, to see his physician. When Jack arrives at the office, Jodi takes his medical history and weighs and measures him. He is 5 and weighs 270 pounds. The physician suspects Jack is exhibiting signs of diabetes. The physician orders tests to be done and asks Jack to return in 3 days for a follow-up visit. Jodi makes the arrangements for the tests and follow-up visit. Researchers are making many advances in diabetic research. List the advances that may be most helpful to Jack.

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curwyrm

curwyrm

Skilled2021-09-27Added 87 answers

One of the biggest advance could be an artificial pancreas - in this method, an instrument is measuring sugar level during the whole day and is adjusting insulin level accordingly. Also, there is a lot of new drugs which are still investigated, but it is already known that they protect kidneys and heart.

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