Diabetes In Middle Aged Adults
Introduction Aging is a risk factor for diabetes. Centers for Disease Center (2013) reported that 63% of adult incident of newly diagnosed diabetes on 2011 were between the ages of 40 and 64 years old (CDC, 2013). When left untreated, diabetes can cause a variety of complications including cardiovascular problems, kidney problems, and blindness. Once diagnosed with diabetes, prompt intervention is necessary to stabilize blood sugar level and prevent any further complication that may arise in the future (Shah & Booth, 2008). Adherence to proposed treatment plan is essential and self-management plays a critical role in diabetes management. Treatment of diabetes includes changes in dietary habits, daily exercise, daily blood sugar monitoring,
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They are called the “sandwich generation” because they are in the transition period of young adulthood where they focus on their career and family, and older adulthood where they start taking care of their older parents (Bastable, 2014). At this stage in their life, middle-aged adults will either deny their illness or it will serve as their motivation to live a healthier life (Bastable 2014). Middle-aged adults received almost one-third of healthcare cost in the United States (Alemayehu & Warner, 2004). They are receiving highly attention from health care provides because of the different physiological changes that places them at risk of developing chronic illnesses, such as diabetes type 2 (Alemayehu & Warner, 2004). Teaching them how to properly manage their diabetes will help them live a longer and healthier life. Many will be wanting or needing information regarding their chronic illness, thus teaching them the importance of adhering to their treatment plan and properly administering their medication, specifically insulin, will be discussed in the teaching …show more content…
The importance of adhering to the treatment regimen and lifestyle changes can impact their overall health. Teaching them during the early onset of diagnosis is important to prevent diabetes complication from occurring later in life (Selvin et al., 2006). Self-management is critical when managing diabetes. Involving family members and other support system to middle-aged adult’s learning can enhance learning experience for the learner and will contribute to the success of dietary and lifestyle
They are called the “sandwich generation” because they are in the transition period of young adulthood where they focus on their career and family, and older adulthood where they start taking care of their older parents (Bastable, 2014). At this stage in their life, middle-aged adults will either deny their illness or it will serve as their motivation to live a healthier life (Bastable 2014). Middle-aged adults received almost one-third of healthcare cost in the United States (Alemayehu & Warner, 2004). They are receiving highly attention from health care provides because of the different physiological changes that places them at risk of developing chronic illnesses, such as diabetes type 2 (Alemayehu & Warner, 2004). Teaching them how to properly manage their diabetes will help them live a longer and healthier life. Many will be wanting or needing information regarding their chronic illness, thus teaching them the importance of adhering to their treatment plan and properly administering their medication, specifically insulin, will be discussed in the teaching …show more content…
The importance of adhering to the treatment regimen and lifestyle changes can impact their overall health. Teaching them during the early onset of diagnosis is important to prevent diabetes complication from occurring later in life (Selvin et al., 2006). Self-management is critical when managing diabetes. Involving family members and other support system to middle-aged adult’s learning can enhance learning experience for the learner and will contribute to the success of dietary and lifestyle