Question

Discuss the practice patterns for controlling type 2 diabetes, the expected health outcomes, and the outcomes for different populations.

Answer 1

Controlling type 2 diabetes

1) Exercise daily

2) Avoid high carbohydrates and high fat food

3) Avoid surgery desserts and drinks

4) Maintain ideal body weight

5) consume high fiber diet

6) keep a check on sugar levels ( To know the rise and fall and take appropriate action)

7 ) Take antidiabetic medicines regularly as prescribed ( To keep blood sugar level in control)

8) perform meditation, yoga or other relaxing exercises (to relieve stress)

9) Balance carbohydrate intake and insulin intake. ( To keep sugar level in control and avoid hyper or hypoglycemia)

10) Stay hydrated ( as diabetes can lead to dehydration due to increased frequency of urination)

Expected health outcome

1) Maintain the blood sugar level within the expected range

2) No diabetes related complications

3) Require lower dosage of antidiabetic drug.

4) understands impotance of maintaining balance between carbohydrate intake and insulin intake.