Diabetes mellitus is a condition in which the body’s ability to respond to insulin or produce insulin is impaired. This results in abnormal carbohydrate metabolism and elevated blood glucose levels. In this episode you’ll learn the basic things to know about diabetes so you can feel confident at the bedside or on nursing school exams (including NCLEX!).

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Differences between the various types of diabetes
Physiology of blood glucose and pathophysiology of diabetes
Classic signs and symptoms of diabetes (including the three Ps)
Vital nursing assessments for a patient with diabetes
Tests utilized in the treatment of diabetes
Diabetes treatments including pharmacology and the different types of insulin
Other important treatments including foot care, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications
Hypoglycemia treatment
Important patient/family education

For even more information about diabetes, check out Med Surg Solution.

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