Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Diabetes: Management and Pharmacotherapy01:15

Diabetes: Management and Pharmacotherapy

740
The therapy for diabetes aims to alleviate hyperglycemia-related symptoms, prevent acute metabolic decompensation, and reduce chronic end-organ complications. Glycemic control is evaluated through short-term (self-monitoring, continuous glucose monitoring) and long-term (A1c, fructosamine) metrics, enabling near real-time tracking of blood glucose levels and reflecting glycemic control over specific time frames.
Insulin remains the cornerstone of treatment for most patients with type 1 and many...
740
Diabetes Mellitus: Overview and Type I Subtype01:22

Diabetes Mellitus: Overview and Type I Subtype

4.5K
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin production, insulin resistance, or both. The condition affects millions worldwide and can significantly impact their health and quality of life.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin, and individuals with...
4.5K
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational01:22

Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational

3.9K
Type 2 diabetes, characterized by insulin resistance, arises when the insulin receptors on cells lose responsiveness to insulin, diminishing the cell's capacity to take up glucose, resulting in elevated blood glucose levels. To receive a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, a series of blood glucose tests are necessary to assess whether the blood glucose falls within normal parameters. If the result is out of the normal range, a patient may be diagnosed as prediabetic or diabetic, depending on the...
3.9K
Atherosclerosis IV: Nursing Management01:23

Atherosclerosis IV: Nursing Management

178
Nursing management for a patient with arteriosclerosis involves a comprehensive approach focusing on lifestyle modification, disease monitoring, education, and symptomatic care. Here is an overview of effective nursing strategies:Assessment and Monitoring: Initial and ongoing assessments are crucial. Nurses must document the patient's medical history, including any hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and other cardiovascular diseases. Assessments also cover family history and lifestyle...
178
Nursing Diagnosis01:22

Nursing Diagnosis

3.5K
Following assessment, a nursing diagnosis is the next step in the nursing process. It begins after the nurse has collected and recorded the patient data. The purpose of diagnosing is to identify how the client responds to actual or potential health processes, identify factors that bestow or that cause health problems, the etiologies, and identify resources or strengths the individual, group, or community can draw on to prevent or resolve problems.
The nursing diagnosis focuses on evidence-based...
3.5K
Chronic Kidney Disease IV: Nursing Management01:18

Chronic Kidney Disease IV: Nursing Management

171
Nursing management is essential for preventing complications, maintaining stability, and improving patients' quality of life in chronic kidney disease (CKD). By using a structured approach, nurses help slow CKD progression and support effective patient care​.1. Comprehensive patient assessmentEffective management begins with nurses reviewing the patient’s medical history, and identifying key risk factors like diabetes, hypertension, and nephrotoxic drug use. Nurses assess signs of...
171

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Fear, silence, and moral injury following medication errors: insights from Jordanian pediatric nurses.

BMC nursing·2026
Same author

Development of a therapeutic patient education curriculum for healthcare professionals to improve diabetes care in the Eastern Mediterranean region.

Diabetes & metabolic syndrome·2026
Same author

Overcoming Logistical Challenges in Kidney Disease Treatment and Workflow Management in Disasters.

Advances in kidney disease and health·2026
Same author

The impact of socio-economic and demographic factors on non-communicable diseases in Morocco.

La Tunisie medicale·2026
Same author

Perceptions and Understanding of Fertility Preservation among Jordanian Muslim Cancer Patients: Sociocultural and Islamic Perspectives.

Journal of religion and health·2026
Same author

Diabetes screening among people with tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta analysis.

EClinicalMedicine·2026
Same journal

Scaling up human papilloma virus vaccination in Pakistan.

Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit·2026
Same journal

Resurgence of measles in Bosnia and Herzegovina amid declining vaccination coverage.

Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit·2026
Same journal

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on primary health care reform in Pakistan.

Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit·2026
Same journal

Epidemiologic analysis of rabies cases among humans in Iraq.

Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit·2026
Same journal

Multidrug resistance and mortality in patients with hospitalacquired urinary tract infections in Islamic Republic of Iran.

Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit·2026
Same journal

Five-year analysis of antibiotic consumption at university teaching hospitals in Tunisia.

Eastern Mediterranean health journal = La revue de sante de la Mediterranee orientale = al-Majallah al-sihhiyah li-sharq al-mutawassit·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 29, 2025

Author Spotlight: Integrating Tai Chi with Mindfulness Training to Achieve an Effective Mind-Body Exercise
05:06

Author Spotlight: Integrating Tai Chi with Mindfulness Training to Achieve an Effective Mind-Body Exercise

Published on: July 14, 2023

2.1K

Tackling diabetes: how nurses can make the difference.

Hicham El Berri1, F Gulin Gedik2, Jamal Belkhadir3

  • 1Medical Officer for NCD Management, Department for UHC/Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health, World Health Organization Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean, Cairo, Egypt.

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Sante De La Mediterranee Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Sihhiyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassit
|November 23, 2020
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

World Diabetes Day highlights nurses

More Related Videos

Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital
12:08

Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital

Published on: June 11, 2012

19.2K
Studying Diabetes Through the Eyes of a Fish: Microdissection, Visualization, and Analysis of the Adult tgfli:EGFP Zebrafish Retinal Vasculature
10:07

Studying Diabetes Through the Eyes of a Fish: Microdissection, Visualization, and Analysis of the Adult tgfli:EGFP Zebrafish Retinal Vasculature

Published on: December 26, 2017

13.7K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 29, 2025

Author Spotlight: Integrating Tai Chi with Mindfulness Training to Achieve an Effective Mind-Body Exercise
05:06

Author Spotlight: Integrating Tai Chi with Mindfulness Training to Achieve an Effective Mind-Body Exercise

Published on: July 14, 2023

2.1K
Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital
12:08

Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital

Published on: June 11, 2012

19.2K
Studying Diabetes Through the Eyes of a Fish: Microdissection, Visualization, and Analysis of the Adult tgfli:EGFP Zebrafish Retinal Vasculature
10:07

Studying Diabetes Through the Eyes of a Fish: Microdissection, Visualization, and Analysis of the Adult tgfli:EGFP Zebrafish Retinal Vasculature

Published on: December 26, 2017

13.7K

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Public Health
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus is a growing global health crisis, increasing premature mortality.
  • High blood glucose contributes significantly to deaths before age 70.
  • Overweight and obesity are primary risk factors for type 2 diabetes.

Discussion:

  • Diabetes is a leading cause of blindness, amputation, and kidney failure.
  • It elevates risks for heart disease and stroke.
  • Diabetic individuals face higher catastrophic health expenditures.

Key Insights:

  • Nurses play a crucial role in diabetes prevention and management.
  • The International Year of the Nurse and Midwife emphasizes this vital contribution.
  • Global diabetes prevalence and associated mortality are rising.

Outlook:

  • Continued focus on nursing interventions for diabetes control is essential.
  • Addressing overweight and obesity is key to mitigating type 2 diabetes.
  • Reducing diabetes-related mortality and morbidity remains a global health priority.