What is Diabetic Neuropathy? (For Nurse Practitioners)// In today's video, I am discussing Diabetic Neuropathy and what it is.
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An Overview: Chronic Complications of Diabetes
An Overview: Chronic Complications of Diabetes// In today's video, I discuss the common chronic complications that can arise with DIABETES. This is a general overview of the two categories, MACROVASCULAR & MICROVASCULAR.
Hypoglycemia
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!
Signs and Symptoms of DIABETES Complications from Diabetes
In today's video, I give a brief overview of the common complications of DIABETES...common signs and symptoms of diabetes. For the month of March, I will be detailing each complication individually to better educate you over each condition.
The Patient Corner (MONITORING)
The Patient Corner (MONITORING) // On today's PATIENT CORNER, we are discussing MONITORING! It is recommended for you to monitor your blood glucose at home (self-monitoring blood glucose) and for you to come into the office to have lab work done regularly.
The African American Diabetic and Kidney Disease
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.
Self Care Management for Diabetes (Type 2)
Welcome back guys!!! In today's video, I'm discussing self care management for diabetes type 2 derived from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). I give a brief overview of their AADE7 Self Care Behaviors. These self care behaviors not only help someone know how to treat blood glucose but also help aid with diabetes education. These seven self care behaviors can steer your education for your diabetic patients.
GLP1-RA's | What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know
In this video, we go over the GLP-1 RAs and what you need to know when prescribing these medications.
HEALTHY EATING | The Patient Corner
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!!!
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.
Goal Setting for Patients (SMART Goals)
Goal Setting for Patients (SMART Goals)// So last week, I discussed Goal Setting for the Nurse Practitioner. This week's video is all about assisting your patients with setting actionable goals for themselves. Take a watch and don't forget to grab your FREE SMART GOAL WORKBOOK as well!
Goal Setting for Nurse Practitioners | SMART Goals
Routinely, we should get into a habit of looking at your practice and patients as a whole and access where you are and where you want to go to improve the health quality of your patients. Setting goals as nurse practitioners is a crucial part of the care we provide. Getting in the habit of goal setting in 2020 will set your patients up for success!! In today's video, I discuss goal setting for the nurse practitioner and a common way to do that through SMART Goals. To assist you in goal setting for the nurse practitioner, download your FREE SMART Goal Workbook below to help you organize your goal planning for the year!
Amylin Analog | Pramlintide
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 NURSE PRACTITIONERS Need To Know in DIABETES MANAGEMENT
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.
Bile Acid Sequestrants (Welchol)
Bile Acid Sequestrants (Welchol) // In this video, I discuss Bile Acid Sequestrants which includes the drug, Welchol. What's interesting about this medication is that it is commonly used for lipid therapy and is an adjunct therapy for Diabetes Type 2.
Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors: What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know
Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors: What You Need to Know // In this video, I discuss the AGi's. This drug class includes the drugs, Acarbose & Meglitol.
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.
JANUVIA | What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know
In this video, I discuss the drug class that carries Januvia, Dipeptidyl Peptidase 4- Inhibitors or DPP-4is's.
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).