Endocrine System Disorders (Diabetes)

SOC 313 Week 3 DQ 1 Endocrine System Disorders (Diabetes)

Endocrine System Disorders (Diabetes).  Prior to engaging in this discussion, read

Chapter 5 in your text, watch the  Peter Attia: Is the obesity crisis hiding a bigger problem? video, and review

any relevant Instructor Guidance.

For this discussion, please reference the information in  the “Introduction to the Miller Family” document. Lila

Miller Goldberg is a 45-year-old diabetic. She had difficulty losing weight since her pregnancy years ago and has

started experiencing symptoms related to her condition. She has insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), and

has been symptomatic for more than 10 years. She has been resistant about changing her diet and  has been

inconsistent with treatment, despite her health. She always hated her mother Ella’s fixation on nutrition while she

was growing up, the different diets she tried, and the “weird meals” she prepared. She prefers quick and easy

convenience foods, fast food, and what tastes good. After all, she is a busy working mom! She has never liked to

exercise and, with the pain that has developed  in her feet, it is physically too difficult.

Analyze and discuss the relationship between Lila’s environment growing up, her physiology, and her attitudes

and behaviors. Use the following questions to guide your explanation, and be certain to apply basic medical

terminology as appropriate.

How might Lila’s condition affect her thinking, her relationships, and social situations? In  what ways

might these factors worsen her condition? How has Lila’s aversion to her mother’s dietary fanaticism while she was growing up affected her choices

and, as a result, her health?

How might Lila’s condition of being overweight impact her relationships?

How might others in Lila’s family and community view her, and how might this affect how she views

herself?

What do you believe are Lila’s options at this time?  Cite research that supports your reasoning.

If you were Lila’s close friend, how might you counsel her based upon your understanding of the

biopsychosocial aspects related to her position? Provide evidence from the available resources.