Question

chronic illness (diabetic type2) education plan grounded in both education and nursing theory.

Answer 1

Some of the chronic illness (diabetic type2) education plan grounded in both education and nursing theory are:

Health education on self-management of the disease condition

· Screening for blood sugar level in clinics or at home using glucometer

· Foot care

· Self-management will help stop reduce the risk for developing complications

· Access community resources

Lifestyle management:

· Cessation of smoking

· Regular physical activities

· Exercise: Aerobic and resistance training exercises

· Health body weight maintenance

· Stress management

Nutrition

· Eating healthy meals and snacks.

· Diet : High fiber, low carbohydrate, low fat and high protein diet

· High protein diet as diabetic patients have delayed wound healing

Medication:

· Oral hypoglycemic, Insulin Administration

Managing complications:

· Neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, cardiovascular related problems, foot problems