Race as a Factor for Intensification of Diabetes Medications
Conclusions
Failure to intensify diabetic medications was common in this outpatient setting. There were no disparities in the receipt of insulin therapy between white and nonwhite patients. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Bullock, K. C., Edwards, K. L., Greene, R. S., Shah, S. R., Blaszczyk, A. T. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Racial/Ethnic, Regional, and Rural/Urban Differences in Receipt of Diabetes Education
Conclusions
Being black independently increased likelihood of receiving diabetes education, but living in rural areas, being uninsured, and living in the South reduced chances one would receive this helpful information. Therefore, further research should examine benefits of leveraging technology such as telemedicine to improve delivery of diabetes education to those living in rural areas. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Brown-Guion, S. Y., Youngerman, S. M., Hernandez-Tejada, M. A., Dismuke, C. E., Egede, L. E. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Fatigue and Related Factors in People With Type 2 Diabetes
Conclusions
Higher levels of fatigue were noted in people with type 2 diabetes as compared to healthy age-matched control; however, the cause and impact of these changes remain unclear. FSS is a recommended tool for measuring fatigue in this population. Further studies are needed to explore the contributing factors to fatigue in those with diabetes. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Singh, R., Kluding, P. M. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Learning Needs of Youth With Type 2 Diabetes
Conclusions
Youth with type 2 diabetes and their FSPs have high levels of ongoing learning needs despite completion of a standard diabetes education program. Continued assessment of learning needs, follow-up education, and behavioral approaches are warranted for these high-risk youth. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Richards, D., Larkin, M., Milaszewski, K., Javier, E., Casey, T., Grey, M. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Building a Novel Inpatient Diabetes Management Mentor Program: A Blueprint for Success
The intent of this project was to create a formalized educational program for bedside nurses responsible for inpatient diabetes management. Bedside nurses are recruited to serve as diabetes management mentors. The mentors receive advanced education concerning teaching and learning principles, the AADE7™ Self-Care Behaviors, and diabetes management strategies. They teach their peers, advocate for patients, and facilitate referrals for outpatient Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) programs. The focus of these ongoing educational activities is to foster the development of diabetes management mentors and to create...
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Modic, M. B., Sauvey, R., Canfield, C., Kukla, A., Kaser, N., Modic, J., Yager, C. Tags: Features Source Type: research
