Diabetes Education

What 7 self care behaviors (ADCES7) make up diabetes self management eduction and support?

- Problem solving- Reducing risk- Monitoring- Taking medication- Healthy eating- Healthy coping- Being active

What are the ABCs of diabetes? What extra letters can we add?

A - A1c less than 7B - Blood pressureC - Cholesterol/LipidsD - DentalE - EyesF - FeetK - KidneyS - Smoking

What is the purpose of diabetes education?

To give those with diabetes the knowledge, skills, and confidence to self manage their diabetes

What are benefits for diabetic education?

- Reduced ER visits- Reduced hypoglycemia- Reduces all cause mortality- Lowers A1c- Promotes lifestyle behaviors- Addresses weight- Increases healthy coping- Improves quality of life

T/F: Diabetes education is provided by medicare

True - 10 hours at the time of diagnosis

What are the four critical times to provide and modify diabetes education (DSMES)?

1. At time of diagnosis2. Annually or when not meeting treatment targets3. When complicating factors develop4. When transitions in life/care occurTHIS IS ALSO WHEN WE AS PROVIDERS SHOULD BE REFERRING

What is Medical Nutrition Therapy?

Complementary services for those diagnosed with diabetes provided by a registered dietitian

What is the benefit of Medical Nutrition Therapy?

Shown to reduce A1c by 0.5%-2% for Type 2 DM

What is the big caveat to Medical Nutrition Therapy?

Only the treating PHYSICIAN CAN REFER