Villanueva PPts for Diabetes Nursing- my presentation

Diabetes Nursing

1. A GUIDE TO HEALTH
AND WELLNESS IN
DIABETES
Mary Jane Villanueva, RN
Lecturer
ST. PAUL UNIVERSITY PHILIPPINES
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

2. Diabetes is a condition where there is too much sugar in the blood.
Our body needs sugar for energy, but too much is harmful.
WHAT IS DIABETES?

3. Glucose
WHAT IS INSULIN?
(Insulin) Body
Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas
which regulates the amount of glucose in the
blood to be used by the body. Without it or
deficiency of it causes a form of diabetes
Acts as a “gatekeeper”

4. 1. Type 1: The body does not make insulin (the
hormone that helps sugar enter the cells.)
Inborn
Often in childhood or adolescence.
LIFELONG INSULIN THERAPY, blood sugar
monitoring, diet and exercise.
TYPES OF DIABETES

5. 2. Type 2: The body doesn’t use insulin well or
doesn’t make enough of it.
Acquired
Adults, sometimes Children and adolescents
Lifestyle modifications, blood sugar
monitoring, ORAL HYPOGLYCEMIC AGENTS
sometimes insulin
TYPES OF DIABETES

6. 3. Gestational Diabetes: Happens
during pregnancy and usually goes
away after the baby is born.
Usually asymptomatic – 2nd
to 3rd Trimester
Diet, exercise, blood glucose
monitoring, and sometimes
insulin.
TYPES OF DIABETES

7. Feeling very thirsty (Polydipsia)
Needing to urinate often (Polyuria)
Feeling very hungry (Polyphagia)
Blurred vision
Cuts and bruises that heal slowly
Tiredness
SYMPTOMS OF DIABETES

8. DIAGNOSIS OF DIABETES
Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS): ≥ 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) -
NPO 8 to 12 hours. Two separate tests to confirm.
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): 2-hour plasma
glucose ≥ 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) - Drink sugary
solution then Two hours later, blood sugar is tested.
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c): ≥ 6.5%. - Testing of average
glucose level in 2 to 3 months.
Random Blood Sugar (RBS): ≥ 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L)
with classic diabetes symptoms of 3P’s- Done anytime of
the day.

9. Eat more vegetables and
whole grains.
Choose lean meats and fish.
Drink plenty of water.
DO‘S
EAT A HEALTHY DIET

10. DO‘S

11. Aim for at least 30 minutes of
activity most days of the week
(walking, gardening, playing with
children).
DO‘S
EXERCISE REGULARLY

12. If your doctor gives you
medicine, take it as directed.
Monitor Blood Sugar Levels
Regularly check your blood
sugar if you have been advised
to do so.
Visit the Doctor Regularly
Have regular check-ups to
manage diabetes and prevent
complications.
DO‘S

13. Avoid Sugary Foods and
Drinks:
Cut down on sweets, cakes,
and sugary drinks like soda.
DONT‘S

14. Don't Skip Meals
Eat regularly to keep your
blood sugar levels stable
Portion control
DONT‘S

15. Alcohol can affect your
blood sugar, so it’s best to
drink less or avoid it.
DONT‘S
LIMIT ALCOHOL
AVOID SMOKING
Smoking can worsen diabetes
complications.

16. If you have delayed healing
of wounds, inflamed foot,
ingrown, ankles and you
have an increased blood
sugar, see your doctor
immediately.
DON'T IGNORE SYMPTOMS

17. IF YOU FEEL UNUSUAL SYMPTOMS LIKE EXTREME
THIRST OR FREQUENT URINATION, SEE A
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY.

18. Mary Jane Villanueva, RN
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!