The doctor’s diagnosis of Mr. Hernandez is type 2 diabetes mellitus, which is an endocrine disorder that affects the metabolism of glucose. The classical symptoms of diabetes include excessive urination, thirst, and hunger. So far, Mr. Hernandez has shown extreme thirst and increased frequency of urination. The organ involved in the pancreas, particularly the islets of Langerhans whose role is to produce the hormone insulin. The function of insulin is to promote the usage of glucose by the body through the formation of fats, proteins, and the storage form of glucose known as glycogen. Diabetes occurs when the pancreas fails to produce adequate insulin or when the body becomes resistant to the available insulin.
The cardiovascular system is affected by the disease due to continued exposure to high blood sugar levels. Additional organ systems that might be impacted by Mr. Hernandez’s condition include the visual, nervous, and urinary systems, leading to diabetic retinopathy, neuropathy, and nephropathy, respectively (Shi et al., 2018). Treatment for Mr. Hernandez should include pharmacological agents such as metformin, which helps to modulate blood sugar levels, or sulfonylureas and meglitinides that promote the production of insulin. Insulin injections can be given if these medications fail to regulate the patient’s blood sugar levels.
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