Professional Diabetic Services

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Diabetic nurse education involves explaining the complex nature of diabetes mellitus to the patients, giving dietary tips, talking and demonstrating techniques to do self-monitoring of glucose, capturing this data on paper or on glucometer, receiving these glucose levels and giving feedback to the patients - after thorough discussion with a with the Specialist doctor.

Explaining the possible complications of high glucose levels and the dangers and symptoms of low glucose levels (hypoglycaemia).

Demonstrating insulin injecting techniques and Hypokit for emergencies.

Referring to other specialists as part of general specialist consultation including referrals related to eye specialist (ophthalmologist), podiatrist (foot specialist) and dietitian.

Type 1

Type 2

What is Diabetes?

Type 1 Diabetes

Autoimmune Reaction

This type is an autoimmune condition where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. The exact cause of this autoimmune reaction isn’t fully understood, but it’s believed to involve genetic factors and possibly some environmental triggers like viruses or early childhood diet.

Onset

It can occur at any age but often starts in childhood or adolescence. The onset can be quite sudden, leading to severe symptoms quickly because there’s little to no insulin being produced

Type 2 Diabetes

Insulin Resistance:
Initially, the body's cells become resistant to the effects of insulin. This means that despite having insulin, the sugar from food can't be effectively moved into cells for energy, leading to higher blood sugar levels.
Compensatory Insulin Production:
The pancreas attempts to keep up by producing more insulin, but over time, it can't maintain the high output, leading to a relative deficiency of insulin.
Lifestyle and Genetic Factors:
This type is strongly linked with obesity, particularly visceral fat, physical inactivity, poor diet, and genetic factors. Age, family history, and race or ethnicity also play significant roles. For instance, certain populations like African Americans,Hispanic/Latino Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and Pacific Islanders have a higher risk.