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Assessing and managing the acute complications of diabetes mellitus
1Acute Medical Unit, Musgrove Park Hospital, Taunton and Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, Taunton, England.
Abstract:
Nurses commonly encounter patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus in their practice. Management of these conditions requires an in-depth knowledge of blood glucose monitoring. It is essential that nurses are aware of normal blood glucose levels, so that they can respond to complications caused by elevated and reduced blood glucose levels. This article aims to enhance nurses' knowledge of the acute metabolic complications of diabetes, such as diabetic ketoacidosis and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state, to assist in their recognition and management in clinical practice. It discusses the causes, pathophysiology and treatment of these complications, which are regarded as potentially life-threatening medical emergencies.
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