In this session we will briefly discuss controlled diabetes in contrast to uncontrolled diabetes. We may think out-of-control diabetes has to do with patient “non-compliance”. We will discuss barriers to the control of diabetes to include intolerance of diabetic medication, cost of medications, education level and others.
Session Length: 60 minutes
Prerequisite(s): Prior knowledge of pathophysiology of diabetes and the management of the condition to well-controlled.
Learning Objectives
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To be able to define uncontrolled type 2 diabetes in an adult.
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To consider a patient’s barrier to the control of diabetes as something other than eating too much sugar and not exercising.
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To identify resources to overcome barriers that prevent control of diabetes.
Author: Jessica Klaus, PA-C
School/Hospital: Alliance Family Health Center
