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Diabetes - Coggle Diagram
Diabetes
Management
Support systems
Family/friends who understand the lifestyle
Community programs with other diabetics
Medication
Frequent doctor visits for check ups
Frequent eye exams
Assess for retinopathy
Foot care
Assess for wounds and ulderations
Healthy lifestyle
Accu-care or Point of Care blood sugar checks at meals and bedtime
Diet and Exercise
Treatment
Oral agents for glycemic management
Insulin
Long acting and short acting
A hormone in the body that helps regulate blood glucose
Maintain a healthy lifestyle
Diet and Exercise
Cholesterol medication
Anti-hypertensive medication
Symptoms of diabetes
Increased thirst
Blurred vision
Weight loss
Lethargy
Complications
Risk of heart attack, stroke or kidney failure
Nerve damage causing diabetic foot ulcers
Vision loss
Increased risk of amputation
Prevention
Exercise
Diet
Maintain a healthy weight
Avoiding tobacco products
WHO Response
Prevention and Control in lower income communities
Building awareness by celebrating World Diabetes Day
Providing information to create a normalcy around Diabetes
Types
Type 1 Diabetes
Insulin dependent or Juvenile Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Insulin resistant
Gestational Diabetes
Occurs during pregnancy