Diabetes
Welcome to this resource on diabetes care.
The main purpose of this resource is to signpost quality resources which can be used by nurses, people with diabetes, their families and carers to improve care.
Most nurses and health care assistants (HCAs) whatever their practice area will care for people with diabetes. This resource supports Principles F of the Principles of Nursing Practice in pointing to sources of information which will help you to update your knowledge and skills in order to provide the care appropriate to the needs of the individual which is so essential to effective diabetes care. You can find further details about this and the other Principles at Principles of Nursing Practice.
The information presented in this resource:
- highlights key issues and current topics
- directs you to policy, national guidelines and other evidence-based resources across the four UK countries
- points to good practice examples in the delivery of care and services
- signposts other key organisations and support services.
The structure of the resource enables you to focus easily on a particular aspect of diabetes care or a particular area of practice. For more information on how to get the most out of this resource, go to how to use this site.
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