A 45-year-old woman developed hypertension, a moon-shaped face, and a “buffalo hump” on her upper back. She was diagnosed with Cushing’s syndrome.

Critical thinking Questions

1. Explain the causes of Cushing’s syndrome.
2. What is the treatment for Cushing’s syndrome?
3. What is the expected outcome with treatment?
4. What are some other issues that could be a problem in the future?

Note: Provide at least one additional resource in addition to the textbook to answer the question.

Research Question

Diabetes is on the rise and new technology has been implemented to help patients monitor their blood sugars. Research and report on the technology available to diabetics. You must provide a minimum of 3 articles to support your findings in addition to the textbook.