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· e. Skin and foot care - Why this area is important.. <br /> f. Safety measures - How to reduce risks to yourself. <br /> g. Importance of continuing medical supervision - Examines <br /> ongoing nature and need of continuous supervision. <br /> <br /> I. Glaucoma <br /> <br /> What the person in a high-risk group needs to know. Topics covered <br /> <br /> 1. Characteristics of the high-risk groups - Why you are in this group. <br /> <br /> 2. The insidious nature of the process - What is and has been happening <br /> to the individual. <br /> <br /> 3. Simple pathophysiology of the disease. <br /> <br /> 4. Tonometry - How it works. <br /> <br /> a. What it tests for. <br /> <br /> b. Non-painful characteristics. <br /> c. How often needed - Why is this done more than once. <br /> B. Purpose of medical referral if one is necessary· <br /> C. Treatment <br /> <br /> 1. Medication. <br /> <br /> 2. Importance of continuing medical supervision. <br /> <br />II. Suggested approaches for diabetes/glaucoma education. <br /> <br /> A. Assess the patient's current level of knowledge and accuracy in <br /> <br /> carrying out prescribed measures - this is fundamental to undertaking <br /> further useful education. <br /> <br /> B. Determine the patient's individual needs and preferences, in particular <br /> in terms of tailoring his diet to his needs and then tailoring his <br /> medication schedule to his diet and daily habits. <br /> <br /> C. Teach and attempt to make changes in small steps - one or a few things <br /> at ~ time. <br /> <br /> <br />