Title: Discussion 15: The endocrine system/nutritional disorders
Course: PHT 2301 Pathological Condition in PT > Section: Module 15

Choose one of the following discussion questions to respond to:

1) Since Diabetes Mellitus affects all of the different systems of the body and is a very common topic in today's news, I would like you to compare and contrast the two major types of Diabetes. Discuss the causes, treatment, and consequences of each as well as who is at risk for both types. Also, include what types of education you may have to provide to your patients that are suffering from advanced forms of diabetes.

2) Are you a big fan of vitamins? If so, why? Is there evidence based research to support the use of these vitamins?

3) Dd you have a personal experience with an alcoholic and could share coping suggestions for dealing with the behaviors that can be associated with this? What if one of your patients tells you that they are a recovering addict (alcohol or drugs) and confides to you that they do not know how to keep themselves busy doing other things so that they will not slip back into their old habits. Identify possible socially acceptable activities that you could recommend that might replace the time and energy put into abusing drugs or alcohol.

Incorporate the readings into your response to the discussion question. Provide a rationale and support for your answer. Cite any references in APA style that you use to develop your answer. Be sure to read and respond to at least one of your classmates' posts.

Please make sure that your post is well-written, grammatically correct, and informative. See assessment rubric for grading details.