Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease that results from the pancreas’ failure to produce enough insulin or the ineffective use of insulin by the body. Diabetes screening is a vital aspect of managing the perennial problem that has affected many Americans and millions globally. The epidemic has been fueled mostly by lifestyle choices. Technological advances in many areas have brought about a sedentary lifestyle that many Americans live now. The result of this lifestyle is that many Americans are affected by many health complications brought about by unhealthy lifestyle choices. Diabetes has serious consequences, including stroke, limb amputation. Diabetes has a tremendous social-economic impact in today’s society affecting about 29 million people in the USA alone and being the 7th leading cause of death in the USA (Healthy People, 2020). In nursing care, diabetes is considered a pertinent issue, as many health problems arise from the effects of the disease.
PICOT Statement
It is estimated that approximately 5 million people who have diabetes in America do not know about their condition. Early screening of persons with diabetes significantly improves the chances of positive clinical outcomes. Caring for diabetes people is a tricky problem as most people do not identify the underlying issue, which is a lifestyle. Most people fail to differentiate between their lifestyle choices and their implications on their health (Rosenthal et al., 2017). In Tulsa, many patients require specific interventions to free themselves from health complications brought about by being diabetic. Even though there are non-clinical and other do it yourself programs that tackle the issue, the most successful interventions are clinical interventions. In clinical interventions, trained professionals handle diabetes, hence the higher probability of efficacy.
Evidence-Based Solution
It is estimated that one in every American suffers from prediabetes, while over 20 million are living with the condition. This is a huge number considering the effects of the issue. Genetic factors have been proved to contribute to the problem, but mostly the environment and personal factors that inflict the most damage on a person (Nguyen, 2018). When a person has a BMI of over twenty-five, the risk of opportunistic diseases such as cardiovascular and diabetes goes high by a considerable margin. It has been proven that, when detected early through screening, diabetes can be managed. When one is committed to a set program, it is possible to reverse the effects of being a diabetic and living a healthy lifestyle. Some medicines address obesity, but mostly it is the lifestyle change that addresses the issue in a fulfilling manner.
Nursing Intervention
Management of diabetes requires a patient to focus on a set program and follow it later. Once a diagnosis is made through screening, interventions are invoked immediately to prevent progression. The intervention will include prescription medicine, dietary changes, behavior modifications, and exercise plans to effectively manage diabetes. Having the right combination of the intervening factors increases the likelihood of success by a considerable margin. Physicians, dieticians, and fitness experts work hand in hand to ensure that the proper intervention is used.
Patient Care
Preventing diabetes and managing the condition is all about evaluating one’s lifestyle. Patients with diabetes caused by genes or lifestyle make the wrong dietary and lifestyle choices. As a result, they develop obesity and other complications that eventually lead to diabetes. The intervention program is meant to manage diabetes by reducing early diagnosis and arresting the disease early. As a result, there will be no progression, and the patient tends to control the disease.
Health Care Agency
In a clinic, many people visit with varied conditions that are caused by diabetes. This is the right setting for identifying patients who are either aware of their state or not. Diabetes is asymptomatic in its initial stages necessitating frequent screening. Offering solutions through a health center is also easier as many people already have trust with institutions. Patients interested in the intervention can register, and the program officials will reach out and assist where possible. Meetings can then be scheduled, and a patient is enrolled in the program.
Nursing Practice
The complications caused by diabetes are many, and nurses typically experience difficulties while dealing with diabetic patients. From physical to psychological problems, patients with diabetes do suffer from many issues. Research findings indicate that people with diabetes are more likely to suffer from stress due to their condition. By assisting them in managing diabetes, the patients can live long and rewarding lives. Nurses will feel a sense of fulfillment in helping the patients ease their burden and make their work easier.
Conclusion
Diabetes is a problem that can be controlled by early screening and proper treatment. By using the medication, following a set routine of dietary and behavioral changes, diabetic patients can become free from any diabetes-related complications. Nurses can use various interventions to help diabetic patients in managing their situation.