self management of diabetes (mini learning) Flashcards
What is meant by self-management?
actively engaging with behaviours that have the goals of recognising, treating and managing your own health
According to Corbin and Strauss, what are the 3 main aspects of self-management ?
- medical management
- behavioural management
- emotional management
What is self-efficacy belief ?
the patient’s belief in their ability to be successful in a particular action
e.g attempting to lose weight multiple times and failing may lead someone to believe they aren’t able to lose weight at all
What are the 2 tests for checking blood sugar levels ?
- HbA1c test
- ‘finger prick’ test
What does the HbA1c test measure ?
measures the average blood sugar level over the past few months
carried out by a healthcare professional
What are the NICE guidelines referring to type 2 diabetes and the gmfinger prick test?
routine self-monitoring should not be recommended unless there are specific reasons
What is the most common medication used to treat type 2 diabetes ?
metformin
What does the self regulatory model (SRM) of behaviour focus on ?
illness beliefs
What does the PRIME model of behaviour focus on ?
how impulses and habits influence our behaviours
What does the COM-B model of behaviour focus on ?
looks at a persons opportunity, capability and motivation for a particular behaviour
What does the C stand for in COM-B ?
capability
What does the O stand for in COM-B ?
opportunity
What does the M stand for in COM-B ?
motivation
What does the B stand for in COM-B ?
behaviour
What does the P stand for in PRIME ?
Plans
What does the R stand for in PRIME ?
Responses
What does the I stand for in PRIME ?
Impulses
What does the M stand for in PRIME ?
motives
What does the E stand for in PRIME ?
evaluations
How much more likely is it that people living with diabetes will experience depression ?
twice as likely as the average population without diabetes
Does high % alcohol raise or lower blood sugars ?
lower blood sugars
Does stress tend or increase or decrease blood sugar levels ?
increase
How does administering insulin change for patients who have periods ?
periods = need more insulin
