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Babra Terry,
Thank you for the generous response. Undiagnosed diabetes has proven to have increased prevalence, and most are related to modifiable factors. Poor diets due to high consumption of junk food and lack of exercise results in increased overweight cases, which predisposes an individual to hypertension and diabetes (Funnell, & Anderson, 2016). The self-management recommendations on a diet, physical exercise, drug adherence, and behaviour modification with the help of Welldoc app will help improve health outcomes. According to Quinn (2019), the desired outcome in self-management of diabetes is the reduction of HgbA1c levels, especially in diabetes type 2 and can be attained through physical exercises. I agree that when patients understand their condition well, and the mode of management, adherence in all aspects of care will be assured. Therefore, health professionals should put much effort in health prevention and promotion initiatives by educating patients and family on good health behaviours. Besides, the use of mobile health apps will help in achieving positive health goals when used appropriately, and it needs patients to gain an in-depth understanding of the management approaches
References
Funnell, M. M., & Anderson, R. M. (2016). Empowerment and self-management of diabetes. Clinical diabetes, 22(3), 123-127. Retrieved from: https://clinical.diabetesjournals.org/content/22/3/123?cited-by=yes&legid=diaclin;22/3/123&patientinform-links=yes&legid=diaclin;22/3/123
Quinn P., (2019), Diabetes self-management: Exercise and HbA1c levels. Journal of American association. Medavor, media. Retrieved from: https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/blog/exercise-and-hba1c/
Cordelia Kpaduwa
Thank you for the generous feedback and the provided pointers on diabetes management. We all know that diabetes management is a chronic and progressive metabolic disorder and requires proper management WHO estimates that more than 346 million people have diabetes globally and without proper management, the incidences are likely to double by 2030 (Shrivastava & Ramasamy, 2017). Management of diabetes is not limited to controlling glycemia but requires preventing complications and disabilities. The self-care behaviours suggested by Shrivastava & Ramasamy (2017) are physical activity, proper diet, blood glucose monitoring, drug adherence, health-coping skills, problem-solving, and risk-reduction behaviors. Management of the chronic condition is aimed at improving the quality of life, safety, and health outcomes. In most instances, the family members are not aware of what the patient is suffering from, and this impeded proper management. Therefore, nurses and other health professionals need to involve the family in caring for the patient and in follow-up activities.
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Shrivastava, S. R., Shrivastava, P. S., & Ramasamy, J. (2017). Role of self-care in the management of diabetes mellitus. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, 12(1), 14. retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/2251-6581-12-14
Janet Agu,
Thank you for the informative feedback. The impact of mobile health app innovation in managing chronic condition will help reduce mortality rates globally. The use of blood pressure tracker in self-management of blood pressure will help not only patient keep track of their weight, blood pressure levels, and pulse but also reduce comorbid cases such as heart diseases, diabetes, and renal disease (Green, 2018). Caregivers need to provide health education to the patients and guide them on the use of the application. Blood pressure tracker enables patients to keep track of their medications, record blood pressure levels, acquire information, and also share their medical records with the health professionals hence facilitating improved health outcomes. Management of chronic conditions is a challenge among the populations with low socioeconomic statuses. Poverty levels influence the health-seeking behaviors of various populations, and we have to develop community support initiatives to ensure proper utilization of available resources.
References
Green, B. B. (2018). BP here, there, and everywhere–mobile health applications (apps) and hypertension care. Journal of the American Society of Hypertension, 9(2), 137-139. retrieved from: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1933171114009085