Shyann's Diabetes Case Study

Over this last week, I have received a patient named Sherman “Red” Yoder. He is an 80-year-old male farmer, who lives alone in the farmhouse that he had grown up in. Red was married for 50 years and has been a widow now for 10 years. Red has one son, Jon, who takes care of the farmhouse and the land. He has one daughter-in-law, Judy, who is in involved with his care. Red was diagnosed with diabetes six months ago. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that affects your body 's ability to use the energy found in food. As of only a few weeks ago, Red has been managing his diabetes with insulin. Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar. Before he began using insulin, he managed his diabetes with oral medication. After carefully assessing Red’s chronic illness, diabetes, many red flags were presented that could interfere with his management. In turn, this would cause further complications.

She was referred to a diabetes care team for specialist treatment and monitoring when she was diagnosed with diabetes as diabetes can’t be cured but treated. Because its on-going the treatment is to ensure that her blood glucose level is as normal as possible, to control her symptoms and to prevent health problems developing later in life. Because Rhea’s body doesn't produce insulin, she needs regular insulin injections to keep her glucose levels normal as diabetes can cause serious long-term health problems. For example, it's the most common cause of blindness in people of working age. Because of this Rhea is encouraged to have her eyes screened at least once a year for diabetic retinopathy. Diabetes is also the reason for many cases of kidney

He told me that he was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in December 2010. Since his doctor prescribed rapid acting insulin for his diabetes, I asked him if it is acceptable to talk about his medical condition in front of his family. He gave me consent to talk about his medical problems in front of his wife and children. I suggested to him the need to take his insulin shot right before eating a meal. I informed him about the insulin medications that he was taking which was lispro. It has an onset of 10 to 30 minutes, peak time of 30 to 3 hours and a duration of 3 to 5 hours. Furthermore, I emphasized the need for him to eat a balanced diet, and the importance of exercise. I encouraged him to eat small amounts of carbohydrates during 30 minutes of exercise to prevent hypoglycemia. I also taught him that the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia are tachycardia, irritation, excessive hunger, restless, diaphoretic and depression. He told me that he did not like to walk and do any activity besides going to his job. I brought some articles about how eating healthy, taking his medication, and regular exercise has shown to prevent, slow down the progressive process on type 2 diabetes. I suggested to him to start walking around his neighborhood, and later he could find a support group of friends can walk together with. For instance, Lewis, Sharon, Margaret Heitkemper, and Linda Bucher. "Medical-Surgical Nursing: Assessment and Management of Clinical

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There has been a delay in completing this wellness check. Ms. Bell has been out of the State of Michigan for the winter. Coordination of the visit was determined by her return to Michigan. This is a onetime visit that per attorney Mr. Goodwin needed to be coordinated with the prior nurse case manager Joyce Lucas from Wellspring Case Management. On 5/16/18 I met with Ms. Bell and her husband along with Ms. Lucas

Plan: Given the patient's age and history of type 1 diabetes mellitus, she will have to be evaluated in a center that is certified to perform kidney and pancreas transplants. I explained the process to the patient. She understands our inability at this moment to proceed with kidney and pancreas transplant evaluation and she is willing to be referred to another center with her nephrologist guidance. All the patient's questions were answered [__17:30__]

The Vine Hill Community Clinic serves an inner-city population in Nashville, Tennessee. Approximately 90% of the clinic's patients are on a state form of Medicaid. Like many primary care clinics in the U.S., Vine Hill provides outpatient care to many patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is the leading cause of adult blindness, kidney disease, and amputation. Although almost 18 million people in the U.S. have diabetes, less than optimal care is often provided, particularly in at-risk communities. Improving care for these patients is vital because many complications may be helped or avoided with good care and behavioral changes.

Mrs T.R., a family member was just recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type II and she is required to take insulin. She is a thirty-five year old black female, married and has a four year

Diabetes is a disorder that is formed by high blood glucose. Diabetes is the seventh leading cause for death in the United States. It occurs most often in adults, but it’s one of the most chronic disorders in children. Individuals suffering from hyperglycemia have low production of insulin. American Diabetes Association is trying to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

Did you know that an estimated 11.2 million Americans age 65 or older are living with diabetes? That’s 1-in-4 adults over the age of 60 that will be diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Those who have already been diagnose with the disease have already learned how to many their condition over time. Even after to adjusting your lifestyle over time due to the disease, the initial diagnosis can be overwhelming. As loved ones and caregivers, you want to provide them with the support and help they need to continue to enjoy a healthy, happy life. The Woodlands Family Care Centers has a few helpful tips that can you avoid or delay complications that are found to be associated with diabetes.

She attended education classes regarding this disease, complications and ways to manage and maintain effective diabetes control. She has been monitoring her blood glucose levels, follows a diabetic diet regimen and insulin administration, daily exercise, completes eye and foot inspections and has regular appointments with her doctor. Her A1C has remained between 6 to 7 percent and has no diabetes related complications, revealing acceptable diabetes maintenance.

Hello Rachel, you did a very good job in your post by explaining Mr. Jones care coordination planning in detailed. As you explained that his daughter can assist him in using diabetic log application and app to manage his communication with his doctor’s appointments. Since Mr. Jones has a memory problem, this is very good method that will help him to keep logs of his medication and appointments.

Benjamin Stuart, 59-year-old male, is the full-time owner and manager of the Cornerstone Pub and Bar. Previously a smoker, quit 6 months ago due to breathlessness from catching the flu. Is drinking alcohol daily in the Pub, categorised as overweight by his GP and has recently been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes due to his unhealthy lifestyle habits. After winning $23,000 on the pokies, Benjamin wants to holiday in Thailand. It will be his first time out of Australia and he is taking his two 25-year-old sons as well.

Living with diabetes poses many challenges for patients in areas like nutrition, glycemic monitoring and medication adherence. In fact, patients with diabetes

The purpose of this letter is to inform you of some clinical services we are now offering to our patients. We provide Medication Therapy Management (MTM), diabetic education, and diabetic supplies. Our goal is to supplement what you do with the patients and be a resource for you and them regarding drug therapy issues. Many of these services are reimbursed by Medicare Part D and some state Medicaid programs. If patients not enrolled in these plans request these services, we will provide them for an additional fee.