Diabetes
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Diabetes patient care
Websites
RCN diabetes webpage http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/practice/diabetes
Diabetes UK: Has a range of information on both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, and for all age ranges from children to the elderly living in care homes. For a useful introduction see: All About Diabetes at http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Introduction-to-diabetes/
RCN Publications
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RCN (2009) Supporting children and young people with diabetes: guidance for nurses in schools and early years settings
Available at http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0008/267389/003318.pdf
RCN (2011) Children and young people with diabetes: RCN guidance for newly appointed nurse specialists
Available at http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/78633/002474.pdf
RCN (2012) Starting injectable treatment in adults with type 2 diabetes
Available at http://www.rcn.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/78606/002254.pdf
Books
Hawthorne, G (2012) Diabetes care for the older patient London: Springer
Holt, P (2009) Diabetes in hospital Chichester: John Wiley
Holt, T and Kumar, S (2010) ABC of diabetes Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell
Levy, D (2011) Practical diabetes care Chichester: John Wiley
Rubin, A and Jarvis, S (2011) Diabetes for dummies Chichester: John Wiley
Journal articles
Gestational diabetes mellitus: why awareness is paramount.
Author: Hayes, Catherine.
Publication info: British Journal of Healthcare Assistants 6. 1 (January 2012): 28-31.
Abstract: Rise in prevalence of gestational diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance in pregnancy, and its links with rises in pre-pregnancy obesity and type 2 diabetes. The potential short and long term health consequences for the mother and neonate are described. The role of assistant practitioners and health care assistants in raising awareness and promoting healthy life styles in women of childbearing age is discussed. 28 references
Diabetes in older people.
Author: While, A.
Publication info: British Journal of Community Nursing 16. 8 (August 2011): 410.
Abstract: Caring for older people with type 2 diabetes living in the community. NICE guidelines, patient assessment for development of complications, recognition of cognitive decline, identification of reasons for non-adherence to treatment and medication reviews are outlined. 3 references
Diabetes and its effects on wound healing.
Author: Sharp, A; Clark, J.
Publication info: Nursing Standard 25. 45 (July 13, 2011): 41-47.
Abstract: Physiology of wound healing and the impact of diabetes on healing processes. The characteristics of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and risk factors for foot ulcers and other wounds in diabetic patients are described, including the susceptibility of diabetics to wound infections. Normal and impaired wound healing is outlined and management strategies for diabetic wounds are considered. 46 references
An introduction to diabetes.
Author: Hall, Gwen.
Publication info: Practice Nurse 41. 8 (May 13, 2011): 18-25.
Abstract: Diagnosis and management of diabetes in primary care. Diagnostic criteria, features and presenting symptoms of type 1 and type 2 diabetes are outlined and use of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) clinical indicators are explained. Long-term complications are described. 13 references
Treatment of type 2 diabetes.
Author: Nazarko, L.
Publication info: British Journal of Healthcare Assistants 4. 3 (March 2010): 124-129.
Abstract: The use of drug therapy and diet in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Nutritional principles are outlined and drug therapy using metformin, sulphonylureas, thiazolidinediones or glitazones, incretin mimetics and alpha-glucosidase inhibitors is described, together with side-effects. Factors involved in deciding to change to insulin therapy from oral therapy are listed. 12 references
Causes and consequences of diabetes.
Author: Nazarko, L.
Publication info: British Journal of Healthcare Assistants 3. 11 (November 2009): 534-538.
Abstract: Types of diabetes, the action of insulin in the body and the state of hyperglycaemia are described and the risks, clinical features of the condition and its progression are outlined. 17 references
Paediatrics: caring for children with type 1 diabetes.
Author: Lowes, L.
Publication info: British Journal of Healthcare Assistants 3. 3 (March 2009): 121-124.
Abstract: The role of healthcare assistants working with children and young people with type 1 diabetes. The management of diabetes by insulin administration, blood glucose level monitoring, recognition of hypoglycaemia and testing for ketones is described and multidisciplinary team care and support in psychological issues are considered. [(BNI unique abstract)] 10 references
Patient empowerment in diabetes.
Author: Capaldi, B.
Publication info: Practice Nursing 19. 1 (January 2008): 14-19.
Abstract: Prevalence of diabetes and increase in its management in primary care. The role of the practice nurse, challenges in glycaemic control and the treatment of diabetes are discussed. The importance of patient empowerment and education, including self-care and insulin therapy is highlighted. 36 references