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to the body for energy intake but they also increase glucose levels. Mr. Smith should be paying
attention to how many carbs are in each meal. Most importantly, Mr. Smith should be eating a
variety of foods. He still needs to get his necessary daily intakes of vitamins and nutrients. Eating
fresh vegetables and fruits, eating whole grains, and eating fish and poultry for protein will help
keep down cholesterol levels and have a healthier lifestyle (Wisse & Zieve, 2013).
Speaking of lifestyles, it is a paramount of importance that Mr. Smith eats his meals at the
same time every day. Since he is not on intensive insulin therapy and is only on an oral diabetic
medication, he is not at as much risk if meals are skipped or delayed (Mehalanty & McCulloch,
2015). But eating at the same times every day will give him balance and help him stay on track.
You can never be too safe. Consequently, managing weight could be another lifestyle change.
People with type 2 diabetes tend to be overweight and develop hypertension. These factors can
bring many complications for a diabetes patient. Eating healthy and staying active will aid in
meeting weight goals and managing blood pressure (Wisse & Zieve, 2013). This means lowered
caloric intake as mentioned before and exercising at least 30 minutes a day (Mehalanty &
McCulloch, 2015). Just a 10 pound weight loss can help manage Mr. Smiths diabetes (Wisse &
Zieve, 2013).
Upon discharge, Mr. Smith should feel somewhat confident in his ability to manage his
own diet. With his permission, any family members present will be educated to help him with
these changes. Making the right choices now can bring both immediate and long term benefits.
By regulating Mr. Smiths dietary intake, managing his weight, and keeping him active, he will
be able to live a normal/healthy life with adequate glucose levels.
References
2014 National Diabetes Statistics Report. (2015, May 15). Retrieved June 14, 2015, from
http://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/data/statistics/2014statisticsreport.html
Melahanty, L., & McCulloch, D. (2015, April 13). Patient information: Type 2 diabetes mellitus
and diet (Beyond the Basics). Retrieved June 14, 2015, from
http://www.uptodate.com/contents/type-2-diabetes-mellitus-and-diet-beyond-the-basics
Type 2. (n.d.). Retrieved June 14, 2015, from http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/type-2/?
loc=util-header_type2
Wisse, B., & Zieve, D. (2013, August 8). Diabetes type 2 - meal planning: MedlinePlus Medical
Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 14, 2015, from
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/007429.htm