Abstract
Increased prevalence of diabetes in the community has been accompanied by an increase in diabetes in hospitalised patients. About a quarter of these patients experience a hypoglycaemic episode during their admission, which is associated with increased risk of mortality and length of stay. This article examines the aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes using a case study approach. The psychosocial implications for the patient are also discussed. The case study is based on a patient with diabetes who was admitted to hospital following a hypoglycaemic episode and cared for during a practice placement. The importance of early diagnosis of diabetes and the adverse effects of delayed diagnosis are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 37-43 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Nursing Standard |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 5 |
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| Publication status | Published - 01 Oct 2014 |