Case study:
You are working as an enrolled nurse at district health hospital. The senior nurse educator of the hospital introduces you to Mr Teddy, an Aboriginal client, diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. He is an alcoholic and a smoker. He does not practice healthy eating habits. You are assigned to provide health education to Mr Teddy about his conditions, about the medications and the tests which he has to undergo.
Answer the following questions
Q1. What is the normal blood glucose level (BGL) before meals? Why do we check the fasting blood sugar?
Q2. With regard to diet, what general suggestions can you make to assist Mr Teddy in controlling his BGL?
Q3. What changes or modifications could you suggest to Mr Teddy to manage Diabetes?
Q4. Identify the client's care as per priority and explain the management of diabetes.
Q5. What is the role of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives in the management of Diabetes while maintaining the cultural safety?