Lifestyle Modifications for Diabetic Patient

#1 - Goal Settings for Behavior Change

I. Perspectives on Behavior Change

A. Traditional medical model vs. chronic illness medical model
B. Definition of health belief model
C. Impact of diabetes/chronic disease on health beliefs

1. Feelings and coping mechanisms
2. Diabetes grieving process and feelings

D. Individual perceptions that influence self-care
E. Client-centered education

1. Creating a partnership
2. Assessing health beliefs
3. Assessing readiness to change

II. The Stages of Behavior Change and the health care professional’s role

A. Precontemplation
B. Contemplation
C. Preparation
D. Action
E. Maintenance

III. Strategies to assist with goal setting

A. Activities that facilitate behavior change
B. Client-centered goal setting- what the person wants to do
C. Prioritize learning needs with the individual
D. Identification of learning barriers
E. Identification of the person’s stage of behavior change
F. S.M.A.R.T. goals (specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-limited)
G. Use of AADE 7 Self-Care Behaviors
H. Personal Action Towards Health (PATH)

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the role of health beliefs in behavior change.
2. Describe each of the stages of behavior change.
3. List 2 strategies to assist with goal setting.

#2 - Diabetes 101

I. Diabetes Mellitus

A. Definition
B. Prevalence
C. Types: review risk factors and screening recommendations

1. Type 1
2. Type 2 (adults and youth)
3. Gestational

II. Managing Diabetes

A. Personalized meal plan/Medical Nutrition Therapy
B. Personalized Physical Activity Plan
C. Medication/Insulin
D. Self-Monitoring of blood glucose
E. Diabetes Self-Management Education

III. ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. Discuss goals and frequency of testing.

A. Annual physical
B. A1C
C. Lipid profile
D. Blood Pressure
E. Dilated eye exam
F. Microalbuminuria/GFR calculation
G. Comprehensive Foot exam
H. Screen for autonomic neuropathy
I. Oral health exam
J. Flu and pneumococcal vaccination
K. Referral for self-management education
L. Referral for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)
M. Referral to specialists if tests abnormal

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
2. List 4 components of managing diabetes.
3. State the frequency for 2 ADA Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes.

#3 - Weight Management

I. Introduction

A. Incidence
B. Causes of obesity

1. Genetic
2. Environmental
3. Other (endocrine system disorders, medications)

C. Defining obesity

1. Body Mass Index
2. Waist circumference

D. Importance of Weight Loss in Disease Prevention

1. Diabetes Prevention Program

II. Health implications of obesity

A. Assessing co-morbidities

1. Pre-diabetes
2. Type 2 diabetes (adults and children)
3. Cardiovascular disease
4. Hypertension
5. Dyslipidemia
6. Gallstones
7. Sleep Apnea
8. Other

III. Therapeutic interventions for managing obesity

A. Assessing candidates for weight loss

1. BMI
2. Waist circumference
3. Risk status
4. Determine readiness to lose weight

B. Weight loss goals
C. Therapeutic lifestyle changes

1. Nutrition therapy
2. Physical activity
3. Behavior therapy
4. Adequate sleep
5. Stress management

E. Pharmacological
F. Surgical
G. Maintenance of weight loss

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the role of genetics versus environment in the cause of obesity.
2. Describe 3 health implications related to obesity.
3. Explain 3 therapeutic interventions for the management of obesity.

#4 - Deciphering Diets: From Atkins to Zone

I. Introduction

A. Incidence of dieting
B. Candidates for weight loss

1. BMI >25
2. BMI 23-25 with family history of diabetes, heart disease or pre-existing conditions

II. Diet Trends: pros and cons

A. Fads/Novelty

1. current diet and lifestyle books
2. weight loss myths

B. Internet based diets
C. High protein, low carbohydrate diets (Atkins, Zone, etc.)
D. Vegetarian
E. Meal replacements
F. Commercial weight loss programs

III. Strategies for successful weight loss:

A. Lifestyle changes:

1. dietary therapy
2. physical activity
3. behavior modification
4. stress management

B. Resources

1. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
2. MyPyramid.gov
3. National Weight Control Registry

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. Identify 2 candidates for weight loss.
2. Compare the claims and nutrient composition for 3 current diets.
3. Identify 3 strategies for successful weight loss.

#5 - Physical Activity and Diabetes

I. Physiology of exercise in diabetes

A. hormonal impacts
B. insulin sensitivity

II. Benefits of physical activity

A. Cardiovascular
B. Increased insulin sensitivity
C. Body composition changes
D. Quality of life

III. Physical activity recommendations

IV. Special Considerations

A. Obesity
B. Diabetes complications
C. Elderly

V. Insulin and carbohydrate adjustments

VI. Physical fitness programs

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. List 2 benefits of physical activity for those with diabetes.
2. Identify when to consider insulin adjustments for physical activity.
3. State 2 hormonal changes during physical activity

#6 - Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

I. Diabetes Epidemic

A. Prevalence/incidence
B. Economic burden
C. Contributing factors

1. Aging population
2. Cultural diversity
3. Sedentary lifestyle
4. Obesity/overweight
5. New diagnostic criteria

II. Diagnostic Criteria for Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes Screening

A. Adults
B. Children
C. Risk factors of diabetes

III. Prevention strategies

A. Lifestyle interventions

1. Physical Activity
2. Weight Loss
3. Healthy eating (less saturated fat, more whole grains, less sugar beverages)
4. Moderate alcohol use

B. Pharmacological
C. Diabetes prevention studies

1. Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study
2. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

Behavioral/Learning Objectives:

1. List 3 factors contributing to the increase in diabetes in the US.
2. Describe the diagnostic criteria for diabetes and pre-diabetes screening for adults and children.
3. List 2 lifestyle interventions to help prevent diabetes.

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