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Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

Ann Kellett, JD, RN

Overview

This case presents the story of Alvin Floyd, a 53-year-old African American who presented with symptoms of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and traces the 9 months following diagnosis.

Objectives

• Describe the symptoms of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• State the criteria for diagnosis of diabetes mellitus.
• State the management goals for a patient with diabetes mellitus.
• List the target goals for blood glucose, blood pressure and lipids.
• Discuss the role of medical nutrition therapy and the benefit of increased activity.
• List the types of oral medications for type 2 diabetes and their mechanisms of action.
• Describe the short-term and long-term complications of diabetes mellitus.
• Discuss the role of diabetes self-management education in assisting patients with type 2 diabetes to make the necessary behavioral changes to manage their disease.
• Describe the routine primary care follow-up for a patient with type 2 diabetes.

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