Revisiting Diabetes with a Focus on Complications, Innovations, and Care Strategies

Authors

  • Nawal Hussin Ahmed Frag Abuarish General Hospital, Saudi Arabia
  • Salema Hussain Ahmed Zayed King Fahd Specialist Hospital , Dammam, Saudi Arabia
  • Zharh Hussin Ahmed Frag Al Ardah General Hospital, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
  • Zainab Ahmed Mohamed Farg King Fahd Specialist Hospital , Dammam, Saudi Arabia
  • Safiah Ahmed Mohammed Faraj Umm Al-Doud Health Center, Jazan Health Cluster, Central Sector, Saudi Arabia
  • Aisha Yehia Jubran Akdy Al Ardah General Hospital, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia
  • Areej Hadi Bajaafer Abuarish General Hospital, Saudi Arabia
  • Aaysh Hussain Ahmed Zayed Al Ardah General Hospital, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32996/bjns.2024.4.2.10

Keywords:

Diabetes mellites, diabetic complications, diabetes nurse specialists, diabetic care

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic endocrine health issue characterized by persistent hyperglycemia resulting from impaired insulin excretion, insulin impact, or both. This condition poses significant challenges due to its associated complications, including macrovascular conditions like heart disease and stroke, as well as microvascular complications such as diabetic neuropathy, retinopathy, nephropathy, and cardiomyopathy. Specialist nurses are integral to comprehensive diabetes care, offering expertise that spans multiple domains. Their contributions include improving inpatient management by reducing hospital stays and enhancing clinical outcomes, providing outpatient support to foster self-management and monitor disease progression, and delivering specialized care in pediatric diabetes, diabetic foot ulcer prevention, and gestational diabetes management. Additionally, nurse-led interventions, including education programs, telehealth services, and telephone support, empower patients to better manage their condition (table 1). This paper also highlights the challenges specialist nurses face, such as limited scope of practice, inadequate remuneration, and the need for greater interprofessional collaboration. By addressing these barriers and leveraging the expertise of specialist nurses, healthcare systems can significantly enhance diabetes management, reduce complications, and improve the overall quality of life (QOL) for individuals with diabetes. The findings underscore the critical role of specialist nurses in addressing the global diabetes epidemic and the importance of supporting their continued involvement in patient-centered care.

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2024-12-25

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How to Cite

Nawal Hussin Ahmed Frag, Salema Hussain Ahmed Zayed, Zharh Hussin Ahmed Frag, Zainab Ahmed Mohamed Farg, Safiah Ahmed Mohammed Faraj, Aisha Yehia Jubran Akdy, Areej Hadi Bajaafer, & Aaysh Hussain Ahmed Zayed. (2024). Revisiting Diabetes with a Focus on Complications, Innovations, and Care Strategies. British Journal of Nursing Studies, 4(2), 82-94. https://doi.org/10.32996/bjns.2024.4.2.10