All tagged diabetes management
When it comes to diabetes medication, how do nurse practitioners decide what medication would be appropriate for their patient? Now clearly we know that metformin is the first line medication but what do you do when metformin just doesn't cut it? In the post, I am discussing the nurse practitioner’s mindset and what we should consider when prescribing medications for diabetes.
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.
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.”
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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A quick post to discuss the importance of educating and empowering our patients over daily foot checks. Our patients spend the majority of the time outside of our clinic so helping them become self sufficient and able to manage their diagnosis is crucial. Taking the time to give them takeaways to proper care for their feet will definitely do this for them.
In today's video, I discuss HYPOGLYCEMIA in diabetes and what NURSE PRACTITIONERS need to keep in mind when managing and treating our patients. This would include how to treat hypoglycemia and proper patient education. This is a topic that I believe can be glossed over because it is so common in diabetes mellitus but that is the very reason we should cover hypoglycemia in diabetes periodically...because it is common!
Hey Guys! In today's video, I am discussing the African American diabetic and Kidney Disease. Did you know that Diabetes Mellitus is leading cause Kidney Disease across all major races but the African American has an even higher risk of all? I discuss this and more so take a listen. Also, see below the videos mentioned in the video and other helpful links.
Over the next number of videos, I would like to lay a good foundation and cover the American Association of Diabetes Educators' Self-Care Behaviors. These behaviors are a GREAT place to start when managing your patients diagnosed with diabetes. It’s a great starting place with diabetes management & diabetes education. I’m a firm believer in not recreating the wheel so as nurse practitioners this is a great resource! Next up is BEING ACTIVE! To learn more about this self care behavior, take a watch! I will also link the AADE's website that's FULL of GREAT resources!
HEALTHY EATING | The Patient Corner Hey All! This is the first official video from the new segment, The PATIENT Corner! Over the next number of videos, I would like to lay a good foundation and cover the American Association of Diabetes Educators' Self-Care Behaviors. These behaviors are a GREAT place to start when managing your patients diagnosed with diabetes. It’s a great starting place with diabetes management & diabetes education. I’m a firm believer in not recreating the wheel so as nurse practitioners this is a great resource! First up is HEALTHY EATING!
Introducing...The Patient Corner!!! // Welcome to THE PATIENT CORNER segment of Kim E. The Diabetes NP Channel!!! My name is Kim E. and I have a love and passion for prediabetes and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. While I have been creating content for Nurse Practitioners desiring to improve their Diabetes Management & Education skills, I have received a slew of questions from those diagnosed with diabetes. I thought it would be a great idea to make a segment on my channel geared toward patient education.
Amylin Analog | Pramlintide…what Nurse Practitioners need to know. This drug class is an injectable drug class and includes the medication pramlintide. It effects the postprandial glucose by slowing gastric emptying and suppressing glucagon secretion. It is indicated for both Type 1 & 2.
Dopamine Receptor Agonists | What You Need To Know // In this video, I discuss the Dopamine Receptor Agonists which includes the drug Bromocriptine.
This drug class has an unknown Mechanism of Action but effects the postprandial glucose. It’s similar to the Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors and lowers the Hgb A1c minimally about 0.1-0.4%. Your ideal patient has a mildly elevated blood glucose and it’s used as an adjunct therapy, not as a monotherapy. Below, I’ve linked the YouTube video and the FREE cheat sheet for your viewing.
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// 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)) // 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 // 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!!!
Diabetes remission and how to reverse diabetes is a hot topic now and this is Endocrinologist, Dr. Thangudu's focus with her patients. Dr. Thangudu shared a lot of information and education over how to reverse diabetes and how she has been yielding GREAT results in her private practice through a plant based diet. Throughout the video, she answered questions that were submitted prior to the recording and during our chat.
In this video, I discuss one of my favorite classes, the SGLT2 Inhibitors. You'll find in this drug class Invokana, Farxiga, & Jardiance.
