Diabetes Mellitus: Complications & Complex Health Problems

Diabetes Mellitus: Complications & Complex Health Problems

This lecture discusses a number of complications and complex health problems that can arise in patients with diabetes mellitus. Issues relating to hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia are discussed. Chronic and acute disorders resulting from poor control of blood glucose levels are discussed. Nursing care and interventions for control of blood glucose levels are provided throughout this lecture. Dehydration, cardiovascular conditions, surgery, steroid use and polypharmacy in a person with diabetes are discussed. This is a highly informative session.

The main concepts explored in this session are:

• Diabetes mellitus: hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia
• Chronic and acute disorders related to diabetes mellitus
• Blood glucose level maintenance: insulin & medication
• Dehydration and renal function
• Cardiovascular conditions, surgery, steroid use, and polypharmacy

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: 27 Mins
Conference: Diabetes Refresher Seminar
Session in Conference: Diabetes and other related health problems part 3
State: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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