Diabetes Education...Modifying Approaches to Meet the Needs of Patients
- Manual
By Bonnie J. Bartos, PA-C, MHP, CDE The author brings over twenty two years of experience as a PA-C,
twenty-four years as a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), and an
impressive background of academic publications. She is also involved
with local and national diabetes associations. Ms. Bartos extensive
background in patient education has helped to create this unique tool
for professionals involved with educating diabetic patients. Her
practical instruction provides solutions for a variety of problems that
diabetic patients face, as well as guides for educators to steer their
patients through these ongoing challenges. For patients with learning
difficulties, physical disabilities, cultural or language barriers there
are twenty-eight useful pictograms are included to assist the educator
in communicating essential information. Case studies are also included. Receive 10 Continuing Education Hours see details below. Released November 2006
Behavioral Objectives
At the conclusion of this manual the reader should be able to:
Identify at least four different learning styles of the diabetic patient.
Explain how to design individualized diabetes education plans.
List five interventions that are helpful in educating patients with special
circumstances.
Describe several unique considerations associated with educating the child
or teen with diabetes.
Describe several unique considerations associated with educating the adult
with diabetes.
Describe several unique considerations associated with educating the
geriatric patient with diabetes.
List six basic dietary guidelines for the non dietitian educating the
diabetic patient.
Explain the process of assessing and making adjustments to the activity
level of the diabetic patient.
List five medications available for the treatment of insulin and their
actions.
Identify the signs and symptoms of Hyperglycemia and Hypoglycemia.
Identify ten helpful resources for diabetes education information.
Table of Contents:
Diabetes Basics
Learning Styles
Designing Your Diabetes Education Approach
Special Circumstances
Children and Teens with Diabetes
Adults with Diabetes
Diabetes and the Geriatric Patient
Dietary Guidelines for Diabetes...The Easiest Approach
to One of the Toughest Topics
Exercise...Every Step Counts
Monitoring
Important Issues Regarding Medication Management
Hyper-and Hypoglycemia: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment
Diabetes Complications
Honing Your Skills
Useful Resources
Educational Materials and Medical Supply Index
28 Pictograms
Continuing Education Test 10 hours awarded for 70%
accuracy (processing fee of $15 due upon submission of test, test and
instructions in manual)
