Self-management of diabetes in hospital: a guideline from the Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) for Inpatient Care group.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Flanagan, D.; Dhatariya, K.; Kilvert, A.
- Source
- Diabetic Medicine. Aug2018, Vol. 35 Issue 8, p992-996. 5p.
- Subject
- *TREATMENT of diabetes
*PSYCHOLOGY of hospital patients
*MEDICAL personnel
*MEDICAL protocols
*PATIENT safety
*HEALTH self-care
*PATIENTS' attitudes
- Language
- ISSN
- 0742-3071
The aims of these guidelines are to improve the inpatient experience and safety for people with diabetes through effective self-management. The guidelines are aimed primarily at healthcare professionals working in hospitals, although some aspects are relevant to staff involved in pre-admission preparation. The guidelines suggest an approach to providing patient information, the circumstances in which self-management is appropriate, the development of care plans and the elements needed for effective self-management. This document is an abridged and modified version of 'Self-management of diabetes in hospital' adapted specifically for Diabetic Medicine. The full version can be found online at: www.diabetes. org.uk/joint-british-diabetes-society or https://abcd.care/joint-british-diabetes-societies-jbds-inpatient-care-group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]