The Needs of Nursing Education about Pre-Diabetic Patients.

Kang,  Hee Suk

doi:2017.18.3.177

J Korean Diabetes > Volume 18(3); 2017 > Article

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The Journal of Korean Diabetes 2017;18(3):177-180.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2017.18.3.177 Published online October 12, 2017.

당뇨병 전단계 환자의 간호교육의 필요성

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The Needs of Nursing Education about Pre-Diabetic Patients.

Hee Suk Kang

Diabetes Endocrinology Center, Inha University Hospital, Incheon, Korea. hskang224@hanmail.net

Abstract

The most effective method for prevention of diabetes in a pre-diabetic patient is improvement in life style. Thus, methods of nursing management rely on diabetes prevention education. A pre-diabetic patient needs to receive accurate diagnosis and undergo regular checkups focusing on diabetes through physician counseling. As diabetes education focuses on habit improvement including dietary therapy, exercise, and weight maintenance, efforts are needed to decrease risk factors of diabetes. Pre-diabetes education helps to prevent diabetes. Hence, general diabetes education and support should start in the pre-diabetic stage.

Key Words: Diabetes prevention education, Lifestyle modification, Pre-diabetic patients