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APPENDIX M-1<br />

Core Competencies (Survival Skills) for Patients with Diabetes<br />

<strong>VA</strong>/<strong>DoD</strong> <strong>Clinical</strong> <strong>Practice</strong> <strong>Guideline</strong><br />

for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus<br />

The following core competencies are not substitutes for diabetes self-management education (DSME) or medical<br />

nutrition therapy. It is preferable for patients to participate in a comprehensive interdisciplinary DSME program. If<br />

such a program is not available or if the patient is unwilling to attend or is newly diagnosed and awaiting enrollment<br />

in such a program, core competency (survival skills) education should be given. Core competency education should<br />

cover at least the following topics:<br />

• Hyperglycemia<br />

• Hypoglycemia (if applicable)<br />

• Medication education (including insulin administration, if applicable)<br />

• Self-monitoring of blood glucose<br />

• Basic dietary guidelines<br />

• Sick day management<br />

• When to seek further treatment and/or medical advice.<br />

MEDICATION EDUCATION<br />

Education regarding diabetes medications should include (as appropriate):<br />

• Names of medications<br />

• Action & duration of medications<br />

• Times & mode of administration<br />

• Possible side effects<br />

• Drug/food interactions<br />

SELF-MONITORING OF BLOOD GLUCOSE<br />

Individualized education regarding self-monitoring of blood glucose should include:<br />

• Indications and frequency of routine monitoring, including target glycemic range<br />

• Indications for more frequent monitoring<br />

• Preparation and use of monitoring devices, including puncture devices<br />

• Recording and analysis of results<br />

• Collaborating with providers in applying results<br />

• Actions to take, whom to call when results are out of target range<br />

Module M: Self-management Page 118

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