Dr. Eno's Guide to Living Powerfully with Diabetes
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With the number of people with diabetes expected to double to 44 million in the next 25 years in the United States, now more than ever, we need to become more aware of measures to prevent or treat early diabetes.
In my experience, a typical 15 minute office visit is not enough time to answer all the questions; especially questions that relate to how to live with the knowledge needed to move them forward. As the saying goes, `knowledge is power'.
I have written in a simple and yet illustrative phrases. I have set the book out explaining the different aspects of diabetes care using each letter of the alphabet.
By empowering people with knowledge, they are able to make better informed and healthier decisions.
In addition to being a physician, I am also trained as a life coach. My goal in this manual is to focus more on wellness than disease. My assertion is that being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean that you cannot live a life that focuses on being healthy and doing things to support your wellbeing. In fact on the contrary it is a call to embrace a wellness lifestyle with enthusiasm and an optimistic attitude.
Eno Nsima-Obot
Dr. Eno Nsima-Obot is a board certified physician in Internal Medicine, with over 20 years of experience in the health & wellness industry. She graduated from medical school with awards in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Clinical Pharmacology. She was also the recipient for the quarterly award for compassion when she worked at a large multi-specialty medical group. To support of her wellbeing, she enjoys running, yoga and resistance training and has participated in several half marathons and also completed the 2008 Chicago Marathon. Dr Eno is an internationally sought after speaker and coach. She has appeared on TV and radio and is passionate about helping people `get it', enabling them to move their lives forward in a powerful way. She is dedicated to the greater good for humanity through personal transformation. A self described `walking question mark for possibility' Dr Eno's extensive years of experience as a primary care physician motivated her to step beyond the walls of the traditional medical model, in order to stand in an authentic space for her patients and clients. Join Dr Eno as she partners with you to create your personal road map as access to a higher level of wellbeing.
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Dr. Eno's Guide to Living Powerfully with Diabetes - Eno Nsima-Obot
Dr. Eno’s Guide to Living Powerfully with Diabetes
Eno Nsima-Obot, M.D.
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Contents
Dedication
Foreword
Acknowledgments
What Is Diabetes?
A—Acceptance
Journal Entry
B—Believe that You Can Live with Diabetes
Journal Entry
C—Commit to Change
D—Drugs
Action Steps
E—Exercise
Action Steps
F—Foot Care
G—Glycosylated Hemoglobin
Action Steps
H—Heart Health and Hypertension
Action Steps
I—Immunizations
Action Steps
J—Journal
Action Steps
K—Kindred History
Action Steps
L—Lipid Levels
Action Steps
M—Microalbumin and Kidney Function
N—Nutrition
Action Plan
O—Observe
Action Plan
P—Persistence
Action Plan
Q—Questions
Action Plan
R—Referrals
Action Plan
S—Supplements
Action Plan
T—Treat Promptly
U—Utilize a Support System
V—Vacation
Action Plan
W—Well-Being and Wellness
eXcellence
Y—Yes, You Can!
Z—Zero in with Zest!
Appendix
Resource List
SAY YES TO YOUR WELL-BEING!
Dedication
This book is dedicated to the memory of Dorothy Allen Hill, my mother-in-law who died of complications related to diabetes in March 2008 at the tender age of eighty-two.
To my husband, George C. Hill—from the moment that you came into my life, you have been the wind beneath my wings. You helped me believe that I could conquer the world if I chose to. Thank you for your unfailing support. I love you, babe.
To my parents, Chief Eyo Udo Akpan and Bernice Akpan; to my sisters and brothers, Mfon Akpan, Victoria Akpan, Chris Akpan, and Spencer Akpan, who have watched in awe (and at times trepidation) as I searched for how I might live my purpose and be of service to mankind. I finally figured it out! This one is for you all. Thank you!
To my daughter, Emem Nsima Obot. I hope that as you grow up you realize the importance of living a life and leaving a legacy. Always reach for the stars. On mother’s shoulders you can stand. I will love you forever.
To my patients of both the past and present—thank you for being there for me so that I could learn what it takes to truly be a partner in your care.
Foreword
V00_9781456735401_TEXT.pdfDuring my years in practice as a primary care physician, I discovered that a lot of patients who had recently been diagnosed or who had been living with diabetes for quite some time had a lot of questions about their disease and did not have the resources sufficient to truly get it.
With the number of people with diabetes expected to double to forty-four million in the next twenty-five years in the United States, we need to become more aware of measures to prevent or treat early diabetes now more than ever.
In my experience, a typical fifteen minute office visit is not enough time to answer all the questions or arm patients with the knowledge needed to move them forward. As the saying goes, knowledge is power.
Spending time with patients and educating them about their disease process improves a patient’s willingness to become fully engaged in their medical treatment, and in the long run, this has been found to yield better outcomes.
Research shows that patients do not understand up to 50 percent of the information that they are given during an encounter with a health-care provider, especially when that provider is a physician. It is my intention to provide individuals with knowledge of diabetes in an easy-to-understand format in order to help them live healthy and productive lives with diabetes.
I have written with simple yet illustrative phrases. In the book, I have set out to explain the different aspects of diabetes care, using each letter of the alphabet.
I have also created a space for journaling and reflection on what each aspect of care means to you and the steps that you will need to take to make a difference in living with diabetes.
By empowering people with knowledge, they are able to make better informed and healthier decisions.
This manual has been a long time coming, and it is for all my patients who have heard me mutter, I have a book in my head and I just need to get it down on paper.
Here it is! This book is for you all.
In addition to being a physician, I am also trained as a life coach. In this manual, my goal is to focus more on wellness than disease. My assertion is that being diagnosed with diabetes does not mean that you cannot live a life that focuses on being healthy and doing things to support your well-being. In fact, it is a call to embrace a wellness lifestyle with enthusiasm and an optimistic attitude.
There are several ways that this manual can be used. It can be used as a personal manual. Express your thoughts and feelings in the journal entries.
It could also be used as a manual for group classes during which members could meet on a weekly basis and address each aspect and participate in a dialogue.
A diabetes educator who has a background in wellness would also find this manual a very important part of his or her toolkit.
Finally the manual could be partnered with your health-care provider as you use this tool as one of the ways of