Practical Nutrition Guidance for Patients Living With Diabetes
As incidence rates of diabetes and prediabetes rise, nurses will find themselves communicating with this patient population more often. How should education be handled? A…
Diabetes
Improving Endocrine Health Through a Healthy Diet
A common-sense approach is best, with a few small wrinkles Given its pivotal role in a healthy, functioning human body, the endocrine system receives relatively…
When Hypoglycemia Causes Hypothermia in Diabetic Patients
Hypothermia is a symptom of severe hypoglycemia, which can of course be life-threatening. Annette, a 47-year-old African-American female with Type 1 diabetes mellitus, was admitted…
The Use of Dietary Fiber in Early Management of Type 2 Diabetes
Fiber can improve glycemic control in patients who have T2DM Diabetes mellitus is on the rise in the United States. In 2014, approximately 9.3% of…
Exercise Regimens for Diabetes
Exercise is a cost-effective, nonpharmacologic way to improve glucose control, reduce weight and cardiovascular risk, and prevent diabetes complications Exercise is a cost-effective, nonpharmacologic way…