This course is designed to provide nurses in clinical settings with an overview of diabetes, risk factors and signs and symptoms associated with a diagnosis of diabetes, factors to consider when providing care to a patient diagnosed with diabetes and practical steps that can be taken to encourage adherence to treatment regimens. The material is organized around the following categories: Introduction Types of Diabetes Common Signs and Complications of Diabetes Diabetes Treatment Monitoring Diagnosed Patients Assisting Patients with Self-Management Conclusion |