Setting: Diabetes Nurse – Patient with Type 2 Diabetes
Nurse: I have reviewed your test results and can confirm you have Type 2 diabetes. This is a long-term condition where your blood glucose levels are too high because your body does not use insulin properly. Today I will explain your treatment. 護士: 我查看了您的化驗結果,確診您患有2型糖尿病。這是一種長期慢性的疾病,由於您的身體無法正常利用胰島素,導致您的血糖水平過高。今天我會為您講解您的治療方案。
Patient: I’m very nervous. I was expecting this, but I still have a lot of questions. 患者: 我非常緊張。雖然我早有心理準備,但我還是有很多問題。
Nurse: That’s completely understandable. Treatment includes a healthy balanced diet, regular physical activity, and insulin. These will help you manage your condition effectively. 護士: 這完全可以理解。治療方案包括健康均衡的飲食、規律的體育鍛煉以及使用胰島素。這些措施將幫助您有效地控制病情。
Patient: How will I manage this day to day? I work long hours and I’m very busy. 患者: 我日常該怎麼管理這個病呢?我工作時間很長,而且非常忙碌。
Nurse: You don’t need major changes straight away. Even small increases in activity help, like walking or being active during your daily routine. Aim gradually for around 30 minutes of moderate exercise, five times a week. 護士: 您不需要立刻做出巨大的改變。哪怕只是在日常生活中稍微增加一點活動量都會有所幫助,比如散步或是在日常作息中保持身體活躍。您可以循序漸進,爭取達到每週5次、每次約30分鐘的中度運動量。
Patient: What should I eat? 患者: 我應該吃些什麼?
Nurse: You can still enjoy most foods, but it’s important to make healthier choices. Eat more fruit, vegetables, and fish, and reduce processed and fatty foods. 護士: 您仍然可以享受大部分食物,但選擇更健康的食物至關重要。多吃水果、蔬菜和魚類,並減少加工食品和高脂肪食物的攝入。
Patient: Is there anything I should avoid? 患者: 有什麼是我應該避免的嗎?
Nurse: Yes, try to avoid sugary drinks and fruit juices as they raise blood sugar quickly. Water is best. Tea and coffee are fine. 護士: 有的,請儘量避免含糖飲料和果汁,因為它們會使血糖迅速升高。白開水是最好的選擇,茶和咖啡也可以喝。
Patient: And insulin? I feel very anxious about that. 患者: 那胰島素呢?我對這個感到非常焦慮。
Nurse: That’s completely normal. Insulin is injected under the skin using a very small needle. It is not injected into a muscle or vein, and I will teach you exactly how to do it. 護士: 這是完全正常的反應。胰島素是用非常細的針頭進行皮下注射的。它不是注射進肌肉或靜脈的,我會手把手教您具體該怎麼操作。
Patient: Will it hurt? 患者: 會痛嗎?
Nurse: It is usually not painful, and you will become more confident with practice. 護士: 通常不會痛,而且熟能生巧,您會越來越有信心的。
Patient: Where do I inject it? 患者: 我應該注射在哪裡?
Nurse: You should inject into the stomach, thighs, or buttocks, and rotate injection sites to prevent lumps and ensure proper absorption. 護士: 您應該注射在腹部、大腿或臀部,並且要輪流更換注射部位,以防止產生硬結並確保藥物能夠正常吸收。
Patient: But this is absolute nonsense! How am I supposed to know? I think the healthcare system here is not very good! Who will teach me? 患者: 這簡直是一派胡言!我怎麼可能知道該怎麼做?我覺得這裡的醫療系統很不怎麼樣!誰來教我?
Nurse: I understand you’re feeling overwhelmed. I will personally teach you how and when to inject your insulin, step by step, so you feel confident. 護士: 我明白您現在感到有些不知所措。我會親自一步一步地教您如何以及何時注射胰島素,直到您感到有信心獨立操作為止。
Patient: What do I do with the needles afterwards? 患者: 之後我該怎麼處理那些針頭?
Nurse: You must dispose of used needles in a proper sharps container for safety. 護士: 為了安全起見,您必須將使用過的針頭丟棄在專用的利器盒內。
Patient: Okay, thank you. 患者: 好的,謝謝你。
Nurse: You’re welcome. We will support you throughout, and you can always ask questions whenever you need to. 護士: 不客氣。我們會全程為您提供支持,無論您何時需要,都可以隨時提問。
Type 2 diabetes
2型糖尿病 / 二型糖尿病
臨床備註: 一種長期慢性的代謝疾病。
Blood glucose levels
血糖水平
臨床備註: 在日常對話中也常直接簡稱為「血糖」。
Insulin
胰島素
臨床備註: 體內負責調節血糖的激素。
Healthy balanced diet
健康均衡的飲食
Moderate exercise
中度運動 / 中等強度運動
臨床備註: 例如快走。
Processed foods
加工食品
Sugary drinks
含糖飲料
Injected under the skin
皮下注射
臨床備註: 胰島素注射的標準醫學術語。
Muscle or vein
肌肉或靜脈
Rotate injection sites
輪流更換注射部位
臨床備註: 這是避免皮膚組織受損的關鍵操作。
Lumps
硬結 / 脂肪塊
臨床備註: 醫學上指因重複注射同一部位而引起的「脂肪增生」。
Proper absorption
正常吸收
Healthcare system
醫療系統 / 醫療體制
Sharps container
專用利器盒 / 銳器盒
臨床備註: 用於安全丟棄使用過針頭的醫療廢棄物專用盒。