In today’s video, I discuss verbal and non-verbal communication that are perceived as dismissive to our patients. I hope after this month, you will gain a better understanding of this unique population and as always, thank you for your support!
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Black Communities and Healthcare | Individualize Care
Black Communities and Healthcare | Individualize Care Welcome Back & Happy BLACK HISTORY MONTH! Continuing our theme for the month of February, I would like to highlight Black Communities and Healthcare. Today, let’s discuss how we can start to individualize care in vulnerable populations.
Black Communities and Healthcare | Diversity Within
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!! This month’s focus is on how we as providers can better engage those in the black community with diabetes!
What Is Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
Diabetes-associated cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy (CAN) damages autonomic nerve fibers that innervate the heart and blood vessels, in turn causing abnormalities in heart rate and vascular dynamics. It is one of the most overlooked but serious conditions of Diabetes Mellitus and causes an increased risk for cardiac dysfunction & mortality.
How Sickle Cell Affects Diabetes
Something the nurse practitioner needs to be aware of is that hemoglobinopathies like Sickle Cell Anemia and Trait can affect the Hgb A1c reading. African Americans have an increased risk of inheriting sickle cell trait. In fact, about one in 12 African Americans has the sickle cell trait. This is important because about 12.7 African Americans ages 18 years or older have diabetes, therefore, many will have both diabetes and sickle cell trait.
How SMART are your 2021 Goals | Goal Setting for Nurse Practitioners
Hey guys! We are at the top of 2021 and like years before, many people are looking to establish new habits. One of the ways this is done is through Goal Setting. Now setting goals for our personal life is important but did you know it is beneficial for nurse practitioners to set goals as well? I think it goes without saying that we assist our patients with setting reasonable goals, in fact, in early 2020 I created content and resources to help our patients with diabetes as well our clinics set goals that would yield better patient outcomes. Today though, I would like to focus on the importance of goal setting and how to establish strong goals that will bring you the desired outcome.
Diabetes Standards of Care 2021 | Facilitating Behavior Change
Now that we are in a new year, its time for an updated Standards of Care. Every year, the American Diabetes Association publishes the year’s Standards of Care. It comes with recommendation and the areas that providers should apply to their care of patients with diabetes. I thought it would be a good idea to give an overview of sorts for my nurse practitioner colleagues.
Advice & Tips for Nurse Practitioners | Tuesday Tips
Because my desire is to help nurse practitioners increase their confidence with managing their patients with diabetes, I try to answer as many questions as I possibly can. I created the TUESDAY TIP series to answer questions that need a straight forward answer.
The Holidays & The Diabetic...Mapping Out A Great Holiday With M.A.A.P.S.
The Holidays and the diabetic…let’s talk about! The holidays are upon us and we need to prepare our diabetic patients for them. I thought that it would be nice to put together a series discussing this and I came up with an acronym, M.A.A.P.S….helping our patients map out a GREAT holiday!
Cultural Considerations pt. 2
Just popping in because I did an Instagram LIVE over my previous post. I felt like yesterday’s post wasn’t enough and I needed to come back and revisit the topic again. So, here is the recording for your viewing pleasure and if you are not already following me on Instagram, I’m pretty active over there, @thediabetesnp.
Cultural Considerations with Diabetic Patients
As nurse practitioners (or any provider for that matter), we must practice cultural awareness with EVERY single patient. Let me say that again…EVERY patient! Now saying that, I know that many people think I’m stating the obvious but let me break this down. Over the past week, I’ve come across a number of articles and other online postings that lead me to ask the question, “Do we really get it?”
Signs and Symptoms of DIABETES Complications from Diabetes
In today's video, I give a brief overview of the common complications of DIABETES...common signs and symptoms of diabetes. For the month of March, I will be detailing each complication individually to better educate you over each condition.
The Patient Corner (MONITORING)
The Patient Corner (MONITORING) // On today's PATIENT CORNER, we are discussing MONITORING! It is recommended for you to monitor your blood glucose at home (self-monitoring blood glucose) and for you to come into the office to have lab work done regularly.
Self Care Management for Diabetes (Type 2)
Welcome back guys!!! In today's video, I'm discussing self care management for diabetes type 2 derived from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). I give a brief overview of their AADE7 Self Care Behaviors. These self care behaviors not only help someone know how to treat blood glucose but also help aid with diabetes education. These seven self care behaviors can steer your education for your diabetic patients.
GLP1-RA's | What Nurse Practitioners Need to Know
In this video, we go over the GLP-1 RAs and what you need to know when prescribing these medications.
Goal Setting for Patients (SMART Goals)
Goal Setting for Patients (SMART Goals)// So last week, I discussed Goal Setting for the Nurse Practitioner. This week's video is all about assisting your patients with setting actionable goals for themselves. Take a watch and don't forget to grab your FREE SMART GOAL WORKBOOK as well!
Goal Setting for Nurse Practitioners | SMART Goals
Routinely, we should get into a habit of looking at your practice and patients as a whole and access where you are and where you want to go to improve the health quality of your patients. Setting goals as nurse practitioners is a crucial part of the care we provide. Getting in the habit of goal setting in 2020 will set your patients up for success!! In today's video, I discuss goal setting for the nurse practitioner and a common way to do that through SMART Goals. To assist you in goal setting for the nurse practitioner, download your FREE SMART Goal Workbook below to help you organize your goal planning for the year!
Amylin Analog | Pramlintide
Amylin Analog | Pramlintide…what Nurse Practitioners need to know. This drug class is an injectable drug class and includes the medication pramlintide. It effects the postprandial glucose by slowing gastric emptying and suppressing glucagon secretion. It is indicated for both Type 1 & 2.
Dopamine Receptor Agonists | What NURSE PRACTITIONERS Need To Know in DIABETES MANAGEMENT
Dopamine Receptor Agonists | What You Need To Know // In this video, I discuss the Dopamine Receptor Agonists which includes the drug Bromocriptine.
This drug class has an unknown Mechanism of Action but effects the postprandial glucose. It’s similar to the Alpha Glucosidase Inhibitors and lowers the Hgb A1c minimally about 0.1-0.4%. Your ideal patient has a mildly elevated blood glucose and it’s used as an adjunct therapy, not as a monotherapy. Below, I’ve linked the YouTube video and the FREE cheat sheet for your viewing.
The Patient Corner PROBLEM SOLVING
The Patient Corner (Problem Solving) // On today's PATIENT CORNER, we are discussing PROBLEM SOLVING! This is vital for the patient because not only does this give you autonomy with your care, it also allows you to take an active role in your care!