NURS6521: Week 5 – Discussion Board

Discussion: Diabetes and Drug

Treatments

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Each year, 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes (American
Diabetes Association, 2019). If left untreated, diabetic patients are at risk for
several alterations, including heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, neuropathy,
and blindness. There are various methods for treating diabetes, many of which
include some form of drug therapy. The type of diabetes as well as the
patient’s behavior factors will impact treatment recommendations.

For this Discussion, you compare types of diabetes, including drug treatments
for type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes.
Reference: American Diabetes Association. (2019). Statistics about diabetes. Retrieved from
http://diabetes.org/diabetes-basics/statistics/
To Prepare
● Review the Resources for this module and reflect on differences
between types of diabetes, including type 1, type 2, gestational, and
juvenile diabetes.
● Select one type of diabetes to focus on for this Discussion.
● Consider one type of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you
selected, including proper preparation and administration of this drug.
Then, reflect on dietary considerations related to treatment.
● Think about the short-term and long-term impact of the diabetes you
selected on patients, including effects of drug treatments.
By Day 3 of Week 5
Post a brief explanation of the differences between the types of diabetes,
including type 1, type 2, gestational, and juvenile diabetes. Describe one type
of drug used to treat the type of diabetes you selected, including proper
preparation and administration of this drug. Be sure to include dietary
considerations related to treatment. Then, explain the short-term and long-
term impact of this type of diabetes on patients. including effects of drug
treatments. Be specific and provide examples.
By Day 6 of Week 5
Read a selection of your colleagues’ responses and respond to at least two of
your colleagues on two different days who selected a different type of diabetes
than you did. Provide recommendations for alternative drug treatments and
patient education strategies for treatment and management.

Learning Resources

Required Readings (click to expand/reduce)

Rosenthal, L. D., & Burchum, J. R. (2021). Lehne’s pharmacotherapeutics for
advanced practice nurses and physician assistants (2nd ed.) St. Louis, MO:
Elsevier.
● Chapter 48, “Drugs for Diabetes Mellitus” (pp. 397–415)
● Chapter 49, “Drugs for Thyroid Disorders” (pp. 416–424)
American Diabetes Association. (2018). Pharmacologic approaches to
glycemic treatment: Standards of medical care in diabetes—2018. Diabetes
Care, 41(Supplement 1) , S73–S85. Retrieved from
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/content/41/supplement_1/s73.full-text.pdf

This article provides guidance on pharmacologic approaches to glycemic
treatment as it pertains to treating patients with diabetes. Reflect on the
content of this article as you continue to examine potential drug treatments for
patients with diabetes.
Document: Mid-Term Summary & Study Guide (PDF)
Required Media (click to expand/reduce)
Speed Pharmacology. (2017). Drugs for Diabetes (Made Easy) [Video].
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWDQyaKVols&t=79s
Note: This media program is approximately 17 minutes.