You are a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) employed at Memphis Children’s Hospital Diabetes Specialty Unit. Ana is a 17yr. old African American female currently in the 12th grade. Ana was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 6 years. Despite an effort to control her nutritional intake and keep a strict log of her glucometer readings over the past 11 years, her A1C levels are uncontrolled. Essentially out of options her physician has recommended that she use Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System (insulin pump) to attempt to control her glucose levels. Ana and her family have decided to place her on the MiniMed during summer vacation after she graduates from high school. 1. Describe the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System (i.e side effects and functionality) and how it will impact her ADL’s? 2. Which environmental factors might you consider when helping Ana with a rehabilitation plan? 3. What referral sources may be helpful as she transitions to adult life? 4. What psychological barriers do you think may hinder Ana from successfully integrating into adult life? 5. What accommodations would be recommended for her future endeavors? Please provide one paragraph for each question

Nutrition Through The Life Cycle

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337919333

Author:Brown, Judith E.

Publisher:Brown, Judith E.

Chapter3: Preconception Nutrition- Conditions And Interventions

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You are a certified rehabilitation counselor (CRC) and licensed professional counselor (LPC) employed at Memphis Children’s Hospital Diabetes Specialty Unit.

Ana is a 17yr. old African American female currently in the 12th grade. Ana was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 6 years. Despite an effort to control her nutritional intake and keep a strict log of her glucometer readings over the past 11 years, her A1C levels are uncontrolled. Essentially out of options her physician has recommended that she use Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System (insulin pump) to attempt to control her glucose levels. Ana and her family have decided to place her on the MiniMed during summer vacation after she graduates from high school.

1. Describe the Omnipod® 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System (i.e side effects and functionality) and how it will impact her ADL’s?

2. Which environmental factors might you consider when helping Ana with a rehabilitation plan?

3. What referral sources may be helpful as she transitions to adult life?

4. What psychological barriers do you think may hinder Ana from successfully integrating into adult life?

5. What accommodations would be recommended for her future endeavors?

Please provide one paragraph for each question

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