VETTECH U 2024 / HOUSTON, TX
“SWEET” AND LOW: TECH TIPS FOR CLIENT EDUCATION ON DIABETES (CONT.)
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SATURDAY PM • SEPTEMBER 21
ALEXIA VILCHIS, LVT INTERNAL MEDICINE, GULF COAST VETERINARY SPECIALISTS
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dries, I assemble my sensor and apply a few drops of skin glue directly on the sensor. Once my patient’s skin is fully dry, I place the sensor onto their skin and press with a quick motion to deploy the sensor. After placing a sensor, it must be scanned with a sensor- specific reader. Based on the sensor, these can read glucose levels independently every couple of hours, or an owner can scan the sensor to obtain a reading. Regarding diabetes, it is essential to know what an average glucose level is. I have seen this range from doctor to doctor, but typically, healthy animals have an average glucose level of about 80-120mg/ dL. Each diabetic patient also has their own normal, which again is at the doctor's discretion, but typically, a well-maintained diabetic’s glucose can range from 100-250mg/dL. It is essential to share these numbers with clients so they know where our doctors would like their pet’s values, especially if they are taking manual readings at home. Aside from monitoring at home, our doctors check glucose curves a few weeks after a patient has been started on insulin. While finding the sweet spot with their insulin, our doctors will also ask clients to bring their pets in every month until they are well- maintained. Communication is key! Always use precise wording when speaking with clients and be confident. Being open-minded and patient also goes a long way, especially with older clients who may need things explained a couple more times. Providing your clients with as many resources as possible will result in great success for both them and the patient, resulting in excellent patient care starting at home.
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