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Hypoglycemia

In today's video, I discuss HYPOGLYCEMIA in diabetes and what NURSE PRACTITIONERS need to keep in mind when managing and treating our patients. This would include how to treat hypoglycemia and proper patient education. This is a topic that I believe can be glossed over because it is so common in diabetes mellitus but that is the very reason we should cover hypoglycemia in diabetes periodically...because it is common!

The African American Diabetic and Kidney Disease

Hey Guys! In today's video, I am discussing the African American diabetic and Kidney Disease. Did you know that Diabetes Mellitus is leading cause Kidney Disease across all major races but the African American has an even higher risk of all? I discuss this and more so take a listen. Also, see below the videos mentioned in the video and other helpful links.

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.