Description

Diabetes affects an estimated 800,00 Australians. If undetected or poorly controlled diabetes can lead to visual impairments, renal failure, vascular diseases and impotence.

A sound understanding of the disease process and its management is crucial to effectively nursing clients with diabetes.

This recently written topic by ANF Federal Education Officer Jodie Davis, covers the contributing factors, complications, treatments and  management of diabetes.

The assessment comprises a challenging 10 question quiz which varies each time you attempt it. You can review your marked quiz after each attempt to aid the learning process. 

Introduction
A Global Perspective
A National Perspective
Type 1 Diabetes
Type 2 Diabetes
Pre- Diabetes
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Diagnosis
Treatment and Management
Insulin
Insulin Injection Devices
Storage of Insulin
Injection Sites
Oral Medications
Blood Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes Insipidus
Aboriginal Health
Complications
Foot Care
Summary
Resources