Pediatric diabetes management : role of nurses
Bamete, Louis; Kazungu Zirunguye, Albert; Okpalor, Chukwuebuka (2025)
2025
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Diabetes mellitus, a chronic metabolic disorder, is characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to defects in insulin secretion or action. It is classified into Type 1 diabetes (T1D) and Type 2 diabetes (T2D). T1D, an autoimmune condition typically affecting children and adolescents, results from the destruction of pancreatic beta cells, leading to insulin deficiency. (T2D), more common in adults but increasingly seen in children, involves insulin resistance and relative insulin deficiency.
Diabetes has a global impact, affecting approximately 537 million adults, and is projected to reach 643 million by 2030. Effective management encompasses medical treatment, patient education, and psychosocial support, with patient education being a cornerstone. The American Diabetes Association (2020) underscores the importance of patient education, particularly by nurses, in fostering self-management and treatment adherence, inspiring us to prioritize this aspect of diabetes care.
The rising prevalence of diabetes poses significant public health and economic challenges. However, with comprehensive care involving clinical management (such as regular check-ups and medication adjustments), education (including diet and exercise guidance), and emotional support (to address the psychological impact of the disease), we can make a difference. This approach is about managing the disease and improving patient outcomes and quality of life. This summary underscores the importance of holistic diabetes care and the pivotal role of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, in this endeavor.
Diabetes has a global impact, affecting approximately 537 million adults, and is projected to reach 643 million by 2030. Effective management encompasses medical treatment, patient education, and psychosocial support, with patient education being a cornerstone. The American Diabetes Association (2020) underscores the importance of patient education, particularly by nurses, in fostering self-management and treatment adherence, inspiring us to prioritize this aspect of diabetes care.
The rising prevalence of diabetes poses significant public health and economic challenges. However, with comprehensive care involving clinical management (such as regular check-ups and medication adjustments), education (including diet and exercise guidance), and emotional support (to address the psychological impact of the disease), we can make a difference. This approach is about managing the disease and improving patient outcomes and quality of life. This summary underscores the importance of holistic diabetes care and the pivotal role of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, in this endeavor.