Reference no: EM133716738

Problem

Interviewee information

Name: Carlos
Age: 44
Gender: Male
Occupation: Software engineer
Chronic Disease: Type 2 Diabetes, diagnosed three years ago

Health history

Carlos has a family history of diabetes (both parents were diabetic). He was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes at 41 and has been managing his condition through a combination od medication and lifestyle changes. He has a moderate case of hypertension and high cholesterol, for which he is also on medication.

Medication list

Metformin (for diabetes)
Lisinopril (for blood pressure)
Atorvastatin (for cholesterol)

Anthropometric information

Weight: 209lbs
Height: 5'11
BMI: 29.3 overweight

Biochemical Data

He shared his recent blood test results:
HbA1c: 7.5% above target
Fasting blood glucose: 145 mg/dL
Total cholesterol: 210 mg/dL
LDL: 140 md/dL
HDL: 35 mg/dL

Dietary information

Carlos 24-hour dietary recall suggests a diet high in refined carbohydrates and sugars, with moderate to low intake of fruits and vegetables. He often skips breakfast and relies on quick meals for lunch and dinner. His beverage choices consist mainly of coffee, sugar dinks, and occasional alcohol.

Physical activity and exercise information

He reports low physical activity. He sits for long periods at work and doesn't have a regular exercise routine. He walks occasionally on weekends but spends most of his time indoors.

Sleep patterns

He sleeps 5-6 hours per night, often interrupted. He attributes hi spoor sleep quality to work related stress and late-night screen time.

Stress issue and stress reduction

He experiences high levels of stress due to work deadlines and has no established stress reduction routine. He uses food and alcohol to cope with stress.