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Approach to management.

D W Guthrie, R A Guthrie

    The Diabetes Educator
    |September 1, 1990
    PubMed
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    Pattern therapy offers a proactive approach to diabetes management by anticipating insulin needs, unlike the reactive sliding scale method. This method emphasizes patient education, self-management, and frequent blood glucose monitoring for better control.

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    Area of Science:

    • Endocrinology
    • Metabolic Diseases

    Background:

    • Traditional diabetes management often relies on reactive
    • catch-up
    • strategies like sliding scale insulin.
    • This approach may not adequately address fluctuating glucose levels.
    • A proactive management strategy is needed for improved glycemic control.

    Observation:

    • Pattern therapy is a physiologic approach to diabetes management.
    • It contrasts with the sliding scale method by anticipating insulin requirements.
    • Key components include intensive patient education, self-management skills, and frequent blood glucose monitoring.

    Findings:

    • Pattern therapy focuses on proactive insulin adjustment based on anticipated needs.
    • This contrasts with the sliding scale's retrospective adjustment of insulin.

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  • The approach empowers patients through education and self-management.

    • Implications:

    • Pattern therapy may lead to more stable blood glucose levels.
    • Enhanced patient education and self-management can improve diabetes outcomes.
    • This physiologic approach could offer an alternative to conventional management strategies.