Holistic Management -Type 2 Diabetes
Patient Profile:
Sarah, a 55-year-old woman, presents to her primary care nurse practitioner with complaints of increased thirst, frequent urination, and fatigue over the past few weeks. She has a family history of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with her father and two siblings diagnosed with the same condition. She has a BMI of 30.9 and a sedentary lifestyle. Laboratory tests reveal elevated fasting blood glucose levels of 140 mg/dL, an HbA1c of 8.5%, and a total cholesterol level of 207 mg/dL, and triglycerides of 158 mg/dL Her blood pressure measures is 135/78 mmHg,
Case Scenario:
Sarah is your patient now, and you have just diagnosed her with type 2 diabetes. You (as her PCP) initiate a comprehensive treatment plan according to the latest guidelines to mitigate long-term complications.
Holistic Management -Type 2 Diabetes
Questions:
- According to the latest guidelines, what would be the initial pharmacologic and non-pharmacological treatment for Sarah’s type 2 diabetes?
- According to the latest guidelines, what additional preventive (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) measures would need to be taken to mitigate Sarah’s risk of cardiac consequences, considering her lipids and hypertension state?
- Which referrals, if any, would be necessary for Sarah’s comprehensive management, and what specific assessments or interventions would these referrals entail?
- When would you recommend scheduling Sarah for a follow-up appointment to assess her response to treatment
Holistic Management -Type 2 Diabetes
Questions:
- According to the latest guidelines, what would be the initial pharmacologic and non-pharmacological treatment for Sarah’s type 2 diabetes?
- According to the latest guidelines, what additional preventive (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) measures would need to be taken to mitigate Sarah’s risk of cardiac consequences, considering her lipids and hypertension state?
- Which referrals, if any, would be necessary for Sarah’s comprehensive management, and what specific assessments or interventions would these referrals entail?
- When would you recommend scheduling Sarah for a follow-up appointment to assess her response to treatment. Use APA referencing style.