Patient teaching is very important to the management of diabetes. Correct use of insulin, self-testing of glucose, use of other technology such as insulin pumps, and vigilance about preventing and...

Patient teaching is very important to the management of diabetes. Correct use of insulin, self-testing of glucose, use of other technology such as insulin pumps, and vigilance about preventing and detecting complications are key teaching topics. Develop a detailed teaching plan with an emphasis on self-management. Be sure to include a collaborative suggestion for another professional who would be involved in the teaching plan. Inclusion of culture, client developmental level, and socioeconomic factors should be considered.

Client #3

A nine-year-old male patient with newly diagnosed type one diabetes. You are caring for this child and his parents in the pediatric unit and need to provide essential teaching related to diabetes so the patient can be discharged home before seeing the pediatric endocrinologist in a few days.