Glucose Regulation

Nursing plays an important role in the care and education of the patient with diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a costly chronic disease affecting millions worldwide. The cost of diabetes is measured not only in terms of money but also in terms of acute and chronic diabetes-related complications, and quality and quantity of life. Diabetes not only affects the patient, but also affects the patient ’s significant others. Diabetes is largely a self-managed disease; therefore, the patient must learn how to correctly perform self-care.
Source: Nursing Clinics of North America - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research