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Today, we are going to discuss Diabetes Self-Management Education & Support and the DSMES Process. Studies have shown us that to achieve better patient outcomes, DSMES is necessary. In fact, it is the cornerstone of diabetes management. Gone are the days where providers lead with an authoritative approach in patient care. It is shown that patient buy-in and the empowerment of self management is the most effective way to manage diabetes.
The Holidays and the diabetic…let’s talk about! The holidays are upon us and we need to prepare our diabetic patients for them. I thought that it would be nice to put together a series discussing this and I came up with an acronym, M.A.A.P.S….helping our patients map out a GREAT holiday!
Let’s dive into INSULIN RESISTANCE! Insulin Resistance is the prominent problem in many diabetics. We actually start to see it in prediabetes and knowing that prediabetes is reversible, you guessed it…so is insulin resistance! In today’s post, we are going to explore what it is, what causes it, and how it can be prevented and treated. Let’s get into it…
When I first started my YouTube channel, Kim E. The Diabetes NP, my first set of videos were over medications used to treat diabetes. I went through each class (there are 12 currently) and discussed the “Need to Know” Info for each. Here recently, I have been studying out medications again and wanted to revisit medications from time to time. One medication I would like to discuss today is a injectable drug class, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists (victoza, byetta, trulicity…just to name a few).
A FREE bundle of the printable cheat sheets for the Nurse Practitioner. These cheat sheets cover the “Need to Know” info pertinent for Diabetes Education & Management.
Hey guys! Yesterday, I posted about a thorough Food Recall and I wanted to pop in today and answer a common question: How long should I do the Food Recall? Personal, I prefer a 3-day Food Recall.
So let’s talk about a good FOOD RECALL for diabetic patients! In all honesty, performing a food recall is beneficial for any patient but it can be extremely insightful for you and your patients with diabetes. The purpose of it is to get an accurate daily dietary intake. This especially important because we see clearly what the issue for the patient is. Is it that they binge eat? Is it that they make unhealthy choices when they are hungry? The food recall can tell this plus more and can assist us with tailoring our education for the patient.
It goes without saying that most people want to PREVENT diabetes at all cost. So you can imagine how many conversations I have over this very topic. People have seen family members and loved ones suffer with this chronic disease and they just don’t want to be fooled with it. Diabetes has this black cloud over it, something like a death sentence to some. People automatically think that they will be put on insulin shots or have amputated limbs and because of this a good portion of diabetes education is spent debunking misconceptions. Now clearly, untreated, diabetes can and will wreck havoc on one’s life but that doesn’t have to be the case. So I thought it would be great to give some talking points over ways one could prevent diabetes.
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a key component of diabetes education and management. MNT is defined as a “nutrition-based treatment provided by a registered dietitian nutritionist.” It includes “a nutrition diagnosis as well as therapeutic and counseling services to help manage diabetes.”
Yesterday, I posted an overview over the Food Guidelines for Diabetes by AACE. Today I would like to answer a question that, as providers, we get often: “What’s the BEST diet for Diabetes?”
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How many times have you been asked by patients: “How should I eat as a diabetic?” or “What’s the best diet for diabetes?” or “What kinds of food can I eat?” For me…countless times but have you noticed when it comes to dietary counseling for diabetes, it’s a broad spectrum. It’s kind of all over the place. With all of the fad and designer diets, no wonder our patients are confused.
An Overview: Chronic Complications of Diabetes// In today's video, I discuss the common chronic complications that can arise with DIABETES. This is a general overview of the two categories, MACROVASCULAR & MICROVASCULAR.
In today's video, I give a brief overview of the common complications of DIABETES...common signs and symptoms of diabetes. For the month of March, I will be detailing each complication individually to better educate you over each condition.
Hey Guys! In today's video, I am discussing the African American diabetic and Kidney Disease. Did you know that Diabetes Mellitus is leading cause Kidney Disease across all major races but the African American has an even higher risk of all? I discuss this and more so take a listen. Also, see below the videos mentioned in the video and other helpful links.
Diabetics are at Higher Risk for Heart Disease...2-3x more at risk. Last week, I had a casual conversation with Devyn Nixon, APRN, FNP-C about the African American diabetic in relation to heart disease. In this video, I go more in detail over that subject.
Welcome back guys!!! In today's video, I'm discussing self care management for diabetes type 2 derived from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). I give a brief overview of their AADE7 Self Care Behaviors. These self care behaviors not only help someone know how to treat blood glucose but also help aid with diabetes education. These seven self care behaviors can steer your education for your diabetic patients.
In this video, we go over the GLP-1 RAs and what you need to know when prescribing these medications.
Over the next number of videos, I would like to lay a good foundation and cover the American Association of Diabetes Educators' Self-Care Behaviors. These behaviors are a GREAT place to start when managing your patients diagnosed with diabetes. It’s a great starting place with diabetes management & diabetes education. I’m a firm believer in not recreating the wheel so as nurse practitioners this is a great resource! Next up is BEING ACTIVE! To learn more about this self care behavior, take a watch! I will also link the AADE's website that's FULL of GREAT resources!
HEALTHY EATING | The Patient Corner Hey All! This is the first official video from the new segment, The PATIENT Corner! Over the next number of videos, I would like to lay a good foundation and cover the American Association of Diabetes Educators' Self-Care Behaviors. These behaviors are a GREAT place to start when managing your patients diagnosed with diabetes. It’s a great starting place with diabetes management & diabetes education. I’m a firm believer in not recreating the wheel so as nurse practitioners this is a great resource! First up is HEALTHY EATING!
