Diabetes Mellitus: Increased Risk of Health Related Problems

Diabetes Mellitus: Increased Risk of Health Related Problems

This session discusses differing health related problems that can occur in people diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus. Hypoglycaemia and the differing manifestations of this event are described. The importance and ability to avoid experiencing hypoglycaemic events is discussed fully. Cardiovascular and endocrine conditions related to poor control of Diabetes Mellitus are described. The impact of experiencing ‘hypo’s’ on intimate relationships is analysed and the fear of loss and control discussed. This is an interactive and practical session.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Diabetes mellitus and health related problems
• Cardiovascular and endocrine conditions
• Hypoglycaemia: differing manifestations
• Nursing interventions for hypoglycaemia
• ‘Hypo’s’ the fear and the effect upon intimate relationships

Michelle Robins is a Credentialed Diabetes Educator with over 16 years experience in many aspects of diabetes care and education. Michelle currently works as a Diabetes Nurse Educator ( DNE )  in rural Victoria. Her past employment has involved working in diabetes care and education within large and small, public and private hospitals, and community settings. Michelle’s comprehensive and varied practice is reflected in her depth of knowledge and understanding of diabetes. Michelle Robins is an endorsed Nurse Practitioner – Diabetes.

Speaker name: Michelle Robins
Recorded: 21 & 22 April 2010
Listening time: 14 Mins
Conference: Diabetes Refresher Seminar
Session in Conference: Diabetes and other related problems part1
State: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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