DIABETIC CARE FOR NURSES - PART 4

Updated 8/25

Learn more about : DKA

Learn more about  : Avoiding medication errors

Medical abbreviations and 

 Safe medication administration

Diabetic complications

Scenario: Sara is a young adult who was diagnosed 
with Type 2 diabetes, about a year ago. She has now
been admitted for visual problems.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Sara's eye exam reveals Diabetic Retinopathy. This 
condition affects the blood vessels in the eye. Poor
vision and possible blindness may result from leaking
and weakening of the blood vessels.

Diabetic Nephropathy

This condition may further complicated diabetes.
Poor renal function and possibly renal failure may
result. Hemodialysis then becomes necessary.

Learn more about: Poor circulation

and Diabetes for the layperson