Diabetes Management in
Long-Term Care Facilities:
A Practical Guide
5th Edition
Purpose: To provide guidance for the care and management of the resident with diabetes in
long-term care facilities
- Brief and easy to review
- Incorporates recent research and diabetes care guidelines
Intended users: Direct care clinicians, especially nurses and nursing assistants who care for residents with diabetes. Physicians, nurses, dietitians and pharmacists may find helpful resources in the Tool Kit.
A-NEW-Tool Kit-is now available, offering:
Staff training materials
Educational handouts for residents,
Medications and insulins
References and resources
Produced through a collaborative effort of:
Minneapolis-St. Paul Diabetes Educators
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minnesota Department of Health
©2008 Minneapolis/St. Paul Diabetes Educators
All rights reserved. The authors give readers permission to download, photocopy and/or transmit any part of the document for educational purposes only.
This publication is intended for informational purposes only and cannot serve as a substitute for the care provided by a licensed clinician or healthcare professional. Users are advised to seek medical guidance before making changes in healthcare regimens. |
