DIABETES MANAGEMENT IN LONG-TERM CARE FACILITIES: A PRACTICAL GUIDE
6th Edition Table of Contents (coming soon!)
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
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A. Training materials for staff
B. Educational materials for residents
C. Sample forms
D. Glossary of terms
E. References and resources
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©2011 Minnesota State Diabetes Educators
All rights reserved. The authors give readers permission to download, photocopy and/or transmit any part of the document for educational purposes only.
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