Since type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the most common health challenges worldwide, I will further incorporate the topic into my article. Through research and academic resources, in my first paragraph I will provide the definition of health promotion and express the importance for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. My second paragraph will show the pathophysiology to help understand how this problem for health is present in the body. Health promotion interventions will also be supplemented with specific ideas and information to help individuals promote health and prevent the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Health Promotion To begin, I will explain the definition of health promotion. Health is a person's ability to function well physically, mentally and socially to function in the environment in which they live (World Health Organization, 2016). Encouraging control over one's health in relation to social and environmental interventions defines health promotion leading to health optimization (World Health Organization, 2016). It is essential that older adults participate in changing their lifestyle behavior and apply the knowledge they receive from healthcare professionals to promote health (World Health Organization, 2016). Elderly people mostly have difficulty taking care of themselves and need assistance to guide them towards their well-being. Therefore, nurses have a vital role in providing information and teaching people how to acquire healthy ideas to promote healthy behaviors. Health promotion is a crucial element in supporting an older adult living with a health problem such as type 2 diabetes mellitus. Patho...... center of paper ...... in energy sources. When cells cannot absorb sugar, you may feel fatigued or exhausted” (Healhline), complain of blurred vision” In the short term, high glucose levels can cause swelling of the lens of the eye. This leads to blurred vision. Keeping your blood sugar under control can help correct vision problems. If blood sugar levels remain high for a long time, other eye problems may occur” (HealthLine), experience nocturia “High glucose levels push fluid out of cells. This increases the amount of fluid delivered to the kidneys. This makes you need to urinate more. It may also eventually cause you to become dehydrated” (Healthline) and have sores and cuts that won't heal “High glucose levels can make it harder for your body to heal. Therefore, injuries such as cuts and wounds remain open longer. This makes them more susceptible to infections” (HealthLine).