Staff Manual for Teaching Patients about Diabetes Mellitus

摘要

Guidelines for teaching patients about diabetes mellitus are provided for use by hospital staff. The guidelines were developed by the Center for Health Promotion of the American Hospital Association in cooperation with numerous organizations and individuals. Funding was provided by the Bureau of Health Education. Topics include psychological issues, dietary management, exercise, urine testing, insulin, insulin-induced hypoglycemia, oral hypoglycemia medications, sick days and their management, care of the feet, teaching-learning processes, and means of organizing for patient education. Bibliographical citations of materials designed for use by staff and patients are appended.