Type 2 diabetes and self care

Type 2 Diabetes and Self-Care Name: Institution: Course: Instructor: Date: Type 2 Diabetes and Self-Care Introduction Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease involving increased blood sugar or blood glucose levels (Tao et al., 2015). The disease is a global public health concern affecting several people worldwide. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 346 million persons across the globe have type 2 Diabetes (Tao et al., 2015). Cases of type 2 diabetes are high in developing countries, as approximately 80% of the global cases are from these developing countries. India tops in the number of cases of the disease with about 3.2 million cases, which is likely to double to 6.4 by 2030 (Tao et al., 2015)—another essential trend to note in the disparity between the cases in urban and rural setups. Studies have revealed that approximately 10-16% of the urban population and 5-8% of the rural population suffer from type 2 diabetes (Tao et al., 2015). Therefore, WHO urges and champions urgent and effective measures to be taken in treating and managing the disease; otherwise, it predicts that if no action is taken, this number will double by 2030. Poor management of diabetes type 2 can result in severe consequences and complications such as cardiovascular disease, blindness, and stroke or kidney failure. Proper management of diabetes is necessary to prevent complications and ensure patients' general well-being (Tao et al., 2015). Although diabetes management requires concerted efforts by healthcare professionals, patients, and their families, self-care remains the most effective management strategy. Self-management of diabetes plays a pivotal role in ensuring positive health outcomes and improving the patient's quality of life. Self-management entails daily healthy decision-making and healthy lifestyle options such as proper diet, physical activity, and stress management. Self-Care Management Methods Chronic Care Model (CCM) The Chronic Care Model (CCM) postulates that the best way to attain high-quality care for a chronic illness is by identifying crucial care system elements such as the community, healthcare system, and healthcare information system and support (Bodenheimer et al., 2002). The CCM encourages patient proactivity in the management of the illness. Therefore, the patient is at the center of managing and treating the disease they are suffering from. The model emulates the health promotion models that involve patients being empowered to take control of their health. The model outlines three strategies to enhance self-management. The three strategies are health education of patients, community resources, and support from the healthcare system (Bodenheimer et al., 2002). The sole aim of the model ...