JR is 43 years old with newly discovered type 2 diabetes.
According to the ADA Standards, which of the following actions needs to be taken with a new type 2 diabetes diagnosis?
- Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Screening for prostate cancer
- Referral to podiatry
- Antibody testing to confirm diagnosis
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- Discuss the current epidemiology of type 2 diabetes.
- Describe the classification, terminology & diagnostic criteria for diabetes.
- Identify the eight pathophysiologic defects associated with the ominous octet.
- Describe evidence and strategies to prevent type 2 diabetes.
State strategies to implement a person-centered approach to those with diabetes. - Discuss key aspects of type 2 diabetes management including education, therapeutic lifestyle changes, glucose, lipid, and hypertension management plus referrals.
- Understand the overarching principles of management of type 2 DM including.
- Classes of the diabetes medications
- Treatment of dyslipidemia/hypertension
- Screening for, prevention, and treatment of microvascular complications
- Psychosocial support
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