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Diabetes update: promoting effective disease management.

Kim Coy DeCoste1, Leslie K Scott

  • 1Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond, KY, USA.

AAOHN Journal : Official Journal of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
|September 11, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Diabetes is a common, serious, and costly condition that is controllable. Occupational health nurses can bridge the gap in diabetes care by using existing tools to support employees with diabetes in the workplace.

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Area of Science:

  • Occupational Health
  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus is a prevalent, serious, and costly chronic condition.
  • Significant morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes are preventable.
  • A substantial gap exists between current and optimal diabetes care practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the role of occupational health nurses in bridging the gap in diabetes care.
  • To identify strategies for improving diabetes management and control in the workplace.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized existing tools and resources (e.g., Kentucky Diabetes Network, 2004).
  • Focused on the occupational health nurse's role in workplace support for employees with diabetes.

Main Results:

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  • Occupational health nurses can leverage existing tools to improve diabetes care.
  • Workplace support is crucial for successful diabetes self-management and control.

Conclusions:

  • Occupational health nurses are key in facilitating better diabetes outcomes.
  • Creating a supportive workplace environment enhances diabetes management for employees.