PREDIABETES

PREDIABETES…Let’s talk about!!! You can’t discuss diabetes without discussing it. According to the CDC, one third of American adults are categorized as “prediabetic.” That’s 88 million people y'all! The sad part about it is that a large amount of people do not even know that they have prediabetes. So I felt it was only necessary for me to spend some time over the next few post discussing prediabetes.
For today’s video, I will give an overview over prediabetes and what we as nurse practitioners should be aware of. Some may feel this is common knowledge information but I would beg to differ because if that was the case for all providers we wouldn’t be in the predicament that we are in…1/3 of our adult population in this category. So let’s get in to it!
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Welcome to Kim E. The Diabetes NP Channel!!! My name is Kim E. and I have a love and passion for prediabetes and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2. I went on a journey a while ago to build upon my knowledge of the disease and found it difficult to find concise and useful information. I realized at that moment that we, as nurse practitioners, needed a resource like this. As I began learning more about the disease and the new advances in education and management, I wanted to be apart of the solution for my fellow colleagues. If this is something that interests you, please come along with me as we grow in our knowledge of Diabetes to better serve our patients.
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DISCLAIMER FOR PATIENTS:
The information on this platform is to serve as general education for diabetic patients. It IS NOT intended to be a substitute for seeking professional medical care. In fact, Kim E. urges you to have a consistent management and follow up relationship with your primary care provider (PCP). NOTE: Please understand that though Kim E. is very knowledgeable in the area of diabetes, there is no way that she would be able to know every patient's past medical history, co-morbidities, and complications that view her videos. She claims no liability or responsibility for your health and medical conditions as that is the responsibility of your primary care provider. The purpose of the videos are for educational purposes ONLY and NOT for EVALUATION, DIAGNOSING, or TREATING those with diabetes. If you have any questions further than what is covered in the GENERAL educational videos, follow up with your primary care physician. All content is for general educational purposes only and should be used to augment your knowledge.
DISCLAIMER FOR PROVIDERS:
The information and services on this platform are to serve as an adjunct resource to your nursing practice. They ARE NOT intended to be a substitute for professional judgement. REMEMBER: You know your patient population and their specific needs and conditions. Please understand that though I am very knowledgeable in the area of diabetes, I do not know every patient's past medical history, co-morbidities, and complications. Use your clinical discernment as to what treatment is best for each of your patients. All content is for general educational purposes only and should be used augment your knowledge.

[@NurseLiz]

This is so helpful!! SO MUCH of my teaching is surrounding this pre stage, but most of the resources are for post diagnosis. Thank you Kim!

[@TheDiabetesNP]

I know right! I do agree! The research tells us we can stop diabetes in it’s tracks and yet the resources are all for the person with diabetes.

[@FightBackAgainstDiabetes]

*You Did Not Choose To Be Classified As Diabetic, But You Can Choose To Fight Back Against Diabetes* 💪

[@denises9455]

I wish you were my doctor,

[@CrissyAlwaysSunny]

I love your videos, so helpful

[@TheDiabetesNP]

Thank you for tuning! Glad hear they are helpful!

[@think_kimberly7555]

Obese, PCOS, too sedentary, underactive thyroid (125mcg levo), most of the family has type 2.... yikes. I was at 5.7

[@butferflylove85]

How long does it take for prediabetes to turn in to type 2 diabetes

[@TheDiabetesNP]

It really depends on the person & their lifestyle. For some people, it never does because they implement lifestyle changes immediately & stick to it.

[@theraregem9351]

I have a question. What if the A1c is normal but fasting glucose is elevated to 101?

[@CrissyAlwaysSunny]

Same, but my fasting was 95. My doctor put me on Janumet and I’m exercising 30 minutes every day and sticking to my meal plan. I’ve lost 30 lbs in 12 weeks so far. I’m hoping the test in a few months shows progress. My A1c was 5.19.

[@maxinerose3238]

Purple lily how is the Janumet???

[@GharSansarVimalBhavsar]

Hi im pre diabetics

[@yvonnestaley3564]

Hi im prediabetic

[@maxinerose3238]

Are you on any meds

[@ameliahorn1]

Just found out I'm 6.0, omg!!😫