Diabetes-Alphabet Strategy

Alphabet strategy for diabetes care

Advice-Smoking cessation physical activity diet weight control - aim for 5-10 % loss / year if over weight. Structured education- especially- self-management beliefs knowledge skills driving occupation Regular follow up with Care Planning Annual Review is essential 20 % with early severe complications will be persistent Diabetes Clinic non-attenders Ramadan advice Advice DiabetesUK membership.

Physical activity -choose activities that are enjoyed and fit into daily activities atleast 150 minutes ( 2 hrs 30 minutes ) of moderate intensity activity across the week or combinations of moderate and vigorous intensity activity resistance physical activity to improve muscle strength atleast two days a week minimize being sedentary ( sitting )

Weight management -encourage overweight and obese people to gradually reduce calorie intake explain 5-10 % weight loss in 1 year is a realistic initial target use evidence based behaviour-change techniques motivate and support to achieve and maintain - a healthy BMI○ gen population 18.5- to 24.9○ S Asian or Chinese descent 18.5 to 22.9 kg/m² Orlistat is an option

dietary advice- advice the right amount of calories for the level of activity ; daily usually○ men 2500 kcals○ women 2000 kcals many adults / some children may...