PATIENT TEACHING

Question 1

lifestyle

Answer 1

healthy self management behaviour related to physical activity, smoking cessation, self monitoring of blood glucose should be promoted

Question 2

nutrition/diet

Answer 2

-plays big role in managing diabetes
-45-60% carbs, 20-35% fat, 10-35% protein

Question 3

medications

Answer 3

education regarding meds including insulin and oral anti diabetic agents is key for the person to be able to avoid complications

Question 4

avoiding/recognizing complications

Answer 4

avoiding/recognizing complications including acute/chronic complications will decrease mortality/morbidity and increase quality of life

Question 5

equipment (use cost)

Answer 5

equipment including use of cost can be a significant part of teaching
- includes but is not limited to teaching for SQ injections, self monitoring of blood glucose using capillary poke and glucometer and insulin pumps

Question 6

multi disciplinary/inter-professional team

Answer 6

necessary to meet all the needs of patient