About the Guide
Purpose: To provide guidance for the care and management of the resident with diabetes in
long-term care facilities
- Brief and easy to review
- Incorporates recent research and diabetes care guidelines
Intended users: Nurse managers and LTC clinicians. Physicians, dietitians pharmacists and other care team members may find helpful resources in the Tool Kit.
The-Tool Kit offers:
- Staff training materials
- Educational handouts for residents
- Sample forms
- Glossary of terms
- References and resources
6th Edition Table of Contents
Purpose & Acknowledgments
How to use this guide
About Diabetes
1. What is diabetes?
2. Who is at increased risk for diabetes (prediabetes)?
3. Symptoms of diabetes and prediabetes
4. How diabetes is diagnosed
Admitting the Resident with Diabetes
1. What to look for at admission
2. Admission from the hospital
Managing Diabetes for the Resident
1. What are the goals for treatment?
2. When to check blood sugars
3. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)
4. Nutrition
5. Oral health
6. Medicines for diabetes
7. Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
8. Nothing by mouth (NPO) for procedures
9. Cardiovascular health
10. Eye care
11. Foot and skin care
12. Minor illnesses (sick days)
13. Immunizations
14. Mental health
Staff education and skill development
References
Check out the companion Tool Kit
A. Training materials for staff
B. Educational materials for residents
C. Sample forms
D. Glossary of terms
E. References and resources