Diabetes Mellitus Overview
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition marked by high blood sugar.
Summary
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic condition marked by high blood sugar. It includes Type 1 diabetes, which is insulin-dependent and typically affects younger individuals, and Type 2 diabetes, characterized by insulin resistance, usually in adults. Common symptoms are frequent urination, thirst, hunger, blurred vision, and fatigue. Complications include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome, neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy. Nursing management focuses on blood glucose monitoring, insulin administration, diet, exercise, and patient education to control the disease and prevent complications.
🧠 Key Concepts
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Polyuria
- Polydipsia
- Polyphagia
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Neuropathy
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Insulin administration
- Patient education
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Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels.
Types: 1. Type 1 Diabetes - Insulin dependent - Usually younger patients
2. Type 2 Diabetes - Insulin resistance - Usually adults
Common Symptoms: - Polyuria (frequent urination) - Polydipsia (frequent thirst) - Polyphagia (frequent hunger) - Blurred vision - Fatigue
Complications: - Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome (HHS) - Neuropathy - Nephropathy - Retinopathy
Nursing Management: - Monitor blood glucose - Administer insulin - Diet management - Exercise - Patient education
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