In today’s video, I discuss verbal and non-verbal communication that are perceived as dismissive to our patients. I hope after this month, you will gain a better understanding of this unique population and as always, thank you for your support!
All tagged Kim E. The Diabetes NP
Black Communities and Healthcare | Diversity Within
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!! This month’s focus is on how we as providers can better engage those in the black community with diabetes!
Diabetes & Technology
Diabetes Technology is swiftly becoming accessible to all. Now is the time for prescribing providers such as nurse practitioners to lean into it.
How Sickle Cell Affects Diabetes
Something the nurse practitioner needs to be aware of is that hemoglobinopathies like Sickle Cell Anemia and Trait can affect the Hgb A1c reading. African Americans have an increased risk of inheriting sickle cell trait. In fact, about one in 12 African Americans has the sickle cell trait. This is important because about 12.7 African Americans ages 18 years or older have diabetes, therefore, many will have both diabetes and sickle cell trait.
How to Prevent Diabetes Mellitus
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.
Medical Nutrition Therapy for 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.”
What Diet is BEST for 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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The Patient Corner PROBLEM SOLVING
The Patient Corner (Problem Solving) // On today's PATIENT CORNER, we are discussing PROBLEM SOLVING! This is vital for the patient because not only does this give you autonomy with your care, it also allows you to take an active role in your care!
The African American Diabetic and Heart Patient
The African American Diabetic and Heart Patient// I had the opportunity to sit down & chat with NP Colleague, Devyn Nixon, MSN, ARNP, FNP-C. She works in cardiology & since it’s Black History Month as well as American Heart Month, we thought it would be great to discuss the African American diabetic & heart patient. The diabetic patient is 2-3x more at risk for stroke, MI, & sudden death compared to those without diabetes. The African American diabetic has an even higher incidence of macrovascular disease than their Caucasian counterparts. With that being stated, we must not neglect the education, early detection & intervention that can greatly benefit our patients.
The Patient Corner (REDUCING RISKS)
The Patient Corner (REDUCING RISKS)) // On today's PATIENT CORNER, we are discussing REDUCING RISKS! Diabetes can potentially bring on a myriad of complications and risks so part of patient education is educating over these risks and preventing them if possible.
African Americans | Diabetes Type 2
African Americans | Diabetes Type 2 // In honor of BLACK HISTORY MONTH, I thought it would be fitting to focus on the African American diabetic for the month of February! My desire is to curate content that can assist you in managing your African American Diabetics better. As I was prepping for this, I thought it would be great to do this for other demographics and cultural groups throughout the year, so stay tuned for that!!!
SGLT2 Inhibitors (Invokana, Jardiance, Farxiga)
In this video, I discuss one of my favorite classes, the SGLT2 Inhibitors. You'll find in this drug class Invokana, Farxiga, & Jardiance.
THIAZOLIDINEDIONES | What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know
In this video, we discuss THIAZOLIDINEDIONES and what you need to know when prescribing and managing this drug class! This drug class includes Pioglitazone (Actos).
MEGLITINIDES | What Nurse Practitioners Need To Know
Meglitinides and what you need to know about the drugs repaglinide & nateglinide…
METFORMIN | What NURSE PRACTITIONERS Need To Know
Hey guys! In this video, I discuss METFORMIN and the “Need to Know” info that the nurse practitioner needs to consider when prescribing to their patients.