Unit VI Case Study
Instructions
Review the following case study.Mrs. Hernandez is a 50-year-old woman who has felt poorly and tired all the time for the past several months. She has also noticed that it seems her kidneys are active more than usual. She went to her doctor to get her thyroid level checked. The doctor found her thyroid level to be normal but found her blood sugar to be 250.After considering her situation, respond to the following questions:
- Could her symptoms have been caused by low thyroid hormone levels?
- What other symptoms can low thyroid levels cause?
- What are the three types of diabetes, and how do they differ from each other? Which type does Mrs. Hernandez have?
- How would you treat Mrs. Hernandez?
- Would you suggest insulin? Why, or why not?
Your paper must be at least two pages in length.You are required to use at least your textbook as source material for your response. Other resources are optional.Adhere to APA Style when constructing in-text citations and references for all sources that are used.
