self management of diabetes (mini learning) Flashcards

1
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What is meant by self-management?

A

actively engaging with behaviours that have the goals of recognising, treating and managing your own health

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According to Corbin and Strauss, what are the 3 main aspects of self-management ?

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  • medical management
  • behavioural management
  • emotional management
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3
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What is self-efficacy belief ?

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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

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4
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What are the 2 tests for checking blood sugar levels ?

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  • HbA1c test
  • ‘finger prick’ test
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5
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What does the HbA1c test measure ?

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measures the average blood sugar level over the past few months

carried out by a healthcare professional

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What are the NICE guidelines referring to type 2 diabetes and the gmfinger prick test?

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routine self-monitoring should not be recommended unless there are specific reasons

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7
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What is the most common medication used to treat type 2 diabetes ?

A

metformin

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8
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What does the self regulatory model (SRM) of behaviour focus on ?

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illness beliefs

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What does the PRIME model of behaviour focus on ?

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how impulses and habits influence our behaviours

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What does the COM-B model of behaviour focus on ?

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looks at a persons opportunity, capability and motivation for a particular behaviour

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What does the C stand for in COM-B ?

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capability

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What does the O stand for in COM-B ?

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opportunity

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What does the M stand for in COM-B ?

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motivation

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14
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What does the B stand for in COM-B ?

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behaviour

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What does the P stand for in PRIME ?

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Plans

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16
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What does the R stand for in PRIME ?

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Responses

17
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What does the I stand for in PRIME ?

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Impulses

18
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What does the M stand for in PRIME ?

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motives

19
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What does the E stand for in PRIME ?

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evaluations

20
Q

How much more likely is it that people living with diabetes will experience depression ?

A

twice as likely as the average population without diabetes

21
Q

Does high % alcohol raise or lower blood sugars ?

A

lower blood sugars

22
Q

Does stress tend or increase or decrease blood sugar levels ?

A

increase

23
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How does administering insulin change for patients who have periods ?

A

periods = need more insulin