Question

how could the nurse encourage patient compliance in patient with Type 2 diabetes Mellitus?

Answer 1

Diabetes is a pathological condition that occurs due to decreased insulin secretion by the beta cells or decreased sensitivity of the body cells towards insulin (insulin resistance). Type 2 diabetes is non-insulin dependent. In type 2 diabetes patients, the pancreas produces insulin, but the cells become resistant or less sensitive to insulin.

Increasing patient compliance in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus:

• Providing patient education about the disease and its management
• Explaining the benefits of regular exercise, diet, and medication
• Educating about the important of maintaining appropriate blood glucose levels and body weight
• The methods to reduce stress
• Encouraging the patient to know about various types of foods and their impact on blood glucose and fatty acid levels
• Encouraging the patient to participate in meetings or workshops meant for type II diabetic patients, and communicating with the other patients with type II diabetes