Diabetes Mellitus: Gastro-Intestinal & Neurological Changes

Diabetes Mellitus: Gastro-Intestinal & Neurological Changes

This session discusses the neurological changes that can occur with diabetes mellitus. The gastro-intestinal neurological changes that can occur in people diagnosed with diabetes mellitus such as gastro-paresis are described. Over and under neurological stimulation of the bowel and the resulting symptomotology are described. The importance of psychological assessment prior to the surgical procedure of ‘Lap banding’ and gastric bypass are also discussed. Smoking and diabetes mellitus are considered at length, as are the concepts of motivation challenges and compliance with treatment.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Diabetes mellitus: gastro-intestinal neurological changes
• Diabetes mellitus: bariatrics, lap banding and gastric bypass
• Smoking and diabetes mellitus
• Diabetes mellitus: treatment compliance
• Diabetes mellitus: motivation challenges

Michelle Robins is a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with over 16 years experience in many aspects of diabetes care and education. Michelle currently works as a Diabetes Nurse Educator (DNE) in rural Victoria. Her past employment has involved working in diabetes care and education within large and small, public and private hospitals, and community settings. Michelle’s comprehensive and varied practice is reflected in her depth of knowledge and understanding of diabetes. Michelle Robins is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner – Diabetes.

Speaker name: Michelle Robins
Recorded: 21 & 22 April 2010
Listening time: 32 Mins
Conference: Diabetes Refresher Seminar
Session in Conference: Treatment compliance and motivation challenges
State: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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