Describe how you the Family Nurse practitioner can or have made a difference in the care of patients with this specific disease and tell of one specific patient care teaching that he/she may do to help minimize disease symptoms.

As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I have had the opportunity to make a difference in the care of patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes. For example, I recently cared for a patient who had been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. During our consultation, I assessed his lifestyle habits and discussed strategies he could implement to improve his condition.

One important teaching that I provided was on developing healthy eating habits by providing information on food choice and portion sizes when creating meals. Additionally, I recommended physical activity as an element of managing diabetes effectively and helped him set goals that were realistic to achieve while considering his current health status. Moreover, I provided education on medications prescribed along with lifestyle counseling which included monitoring blood glucose levels at home and understanding signs/symptoms of hypoglycemia.

Overall my experience caring for this patient has taught me the importance of taking into consideration each individual’s needs when approaching health promotion activities or disease management plans in order to provide comprehensive care that is tailored specifically for them.