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Diabetes & Wound Care
Patient Needs
Newly diagnosed
Unstable blood sugars
Elevated HbA1c
Special diabetic needs
Multiple Medication
Exercise
Short or long term complications of DM hypo/hyperglycemia
New to insulin
Non-healing wounds
Difficulty with diabetes equipment
Dietary
Monitoring
Lifestyle changes
Knowledge deficit of diabetes management
We Help Our Diabetes Patients
Verbalize disease process and actions to take to manage diabetes
Recognize signs/symptoms of complications and actions to take to manage complications
Manage insulin injection safely; or take oral medication correctly
Adhere to dietary prescription
Demonstrate ability to monitor blood glucose and take appropriate action in response to results
Practice daily foot care/skin integrity intact
Prevent, recognize and respond to hypoglycemia
Demonstrate blood glucose within target range
Identify when to contact MD
Our certified diabetes instructors emphasize wellness and independence through comprehensive individualized care and educational materials.
The VNA of Albany also specializes in a full range of home-based state-of-the-art wound, ostomy, and continence services. |
