diabetes Flashcards
1
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diabetes management main goals
A
- achieve normal control
- prevent complications
always involves;
- dietary modification/ weight management
- regular physical activity
- medications as prescribed- tablets or insulin
2
Q
benefits of exercise
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- reduced BP
- improved sleep and energy levels
- improves stress relief
- improved lipid profile
- maintenance of joint function
3
Q
community resources
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- PHO nurses
- GP’s and practice nurses
- pharmacists
- diabetes Otago
- pacific and Maori health communities
4
Q
symptoms
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- increased urination
- weight loss
- dehydration
- recurrent infections
- glucose in the urine
- prolonged wound healing
5
Q
what does a diabetes nurse specialist do
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- provide diabetes care and education to the person with diabetes and their family
- use sound judgement to advise on or develop clinical management plans for the person with diabetes
- use a collaborative approach to negotiate care/ changes in care or management plan
- actively impact evidence based knowledge in a variety of settings
they are based in secondary care
work in inpatients and out patients
part os a MDT with doctors, dieticians, social workers, podiatrists, psychologists
