Unstable diabetes and peritoneal dialysis--what are the challenges?

This case study outlines the care of a young woman undergoing peritoneal dialysis (PD) who has Type 1 diabetes mellitus as the underlying cause of her renal disease. Although she is able to manage the practical aspects of her fluid exchanges and exit-site care, she has difficulty with managing her fluid balance. This necessitates the use of two 3.86% glucose bags per day, which in turn sometimes leads to high, unstable, blood glucose levels. This study will outline the nursing challenges and interventions and will evaluate the nursing management.