The human body is very complex and seeks to maintain a constant internal environment. This state of dynamic equilibrium is called homeostasis. Some diseases such as diabetes can impact the body's ability to maintain homeostasis. To maintain a relatively constant internal environment, the human body uses negative and positive feedback.For your initial post, answer the following question:As a medical professional, how would you explain the role negative and positive feedback plays in maintaining homeostasis to a newly diagnosed diabetic patient?For your reply post, consider and address the following questions:What do you think about your classmate's explanation of negative and positive feedback? Is there anything else you would have discussed regarding homeostasis with the patient?Is it important to discuss which organ system(s) are impacted by diabetes? If so, which organ systems are impacted and what role do they play in homeostasis?

Mini CoursesThe Mini Course activities will give you an opportunity to practice planning and managing a potential project. To start the mini course, please click here. There is a short video that you will watch before you begin the activities. To complete the Mini Course, please do the following: 1). After you access the Mini Course, scroll toward the bottom and click ‘Let’s Begin.’ This will generate a code to start a new session. Write down the code in case you need to stop the mini course to make sure you can resume where you left off later. 2). Complete a series of activities as prompted during the session. 3). Once you’ve completed all of the activities, you’ll have access to a summary report. To receive credit for the Mini Course, please download the completion certificate and submit it in the corresponding short course submission below.Healthcare Project Management SeriesThis series of four (4) 45-60 minute interactive digital course complements the strategies for effective change management discussed in SIM421 by learning highly sought after project management skills.