Diabetes Technology is swiftly becoming accessible to all. Now is the time for prescribing providers such as nurse practitioners to lean into it.
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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.
Emotional Awareness During Eating
Hey guys! I wanted to pop in to discuss a way that can assist in the patient’s emotional awareness during eating. One component you can add to your Dietary Food Recall is the location of where they are eating and their feelings at the moment of eating. Let me explain…
Why I prefer a 3-day Food Recall
Hey guys! Yesterday, I posted about a thorough Food Recall and I wanted to pop in today and answer a common question: How long should I do the Food Recall? Personal, I prefer a 3-day Food Recall.
Dietary Recall for Diabetic Patients
So let’s talk about a good FOOD RECALL for diabetic patients! In all honesty, performing a food recall is beneficial for any patient but it can be extremely insightful for you and your patients with diabetes. The purpose of it is to get an accurate daily dietary intake. This especially important because we see clearly what the issue for the patient is. Is it that they binge eat? Is it that they make unhealthy choices when they are hungry? The food recall can tell this plus more and can assist us with tailoring our education for the patient.
How to Prevent Diabetes Mellitus
It goes without saying that most people want to PREVENT diabetes at all cost. So you can imagine how many conversations I have over this very topic. People have seen family members and loved ones suffer with this chronic disease and they just don’t want to be fooled with it. Diabetes has this black cloud over it, something like a death sentence to some. People automatically think that they will be put on insulin shots or have amputated limbs and because of this a good portion of diabetes education is spent debunking misconceptions. Now clearly, untreated, diabetes can and will wreck havoc on one’s life but that doesn’t have to be the case. So I thought it would be great to give some talking points over ways one could prevent diabetes.
Medical Nutrition Therapy for Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a key component of diabetes education and management. MNT is defined as a “nutrition-based treatment provided by a registered dietitian nutritionist.” It includes “a nutrition diagnosis as well as therapeutic and counseling services to help manage diabetes.”
What Diet is BEST for Diabetes?
Yesterday, I posted an overview over the Food Guidelines for Diabetes by AACE. Today I would like to answer a question that, as providers, we get often: “What’s the BEST diet for Diabetes?”
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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!
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.
METFORMIN | What NURSE PRACTITIONERS Need To Know
Hey guys! In this video, I discuss METFORMIN and the “Need to Know” info that the nurse practitioner needs to consider when prescribing to their patients.
Welcome to Ellis Diabetes Education & Consulting, LLC.!
Welcome to Ellis Diabetes Education & Consulting, LLC.!!! My name is Kim Ellis. I am a certified Family Nurse Practitioner that’s committed to teaching Nurse Practitioners Diabetes Education & Management to Improve their Patient Outcomes