Management of home emergencies
This article, the third in a series of eight, discusses the management of some of...
14 Oct 2009
diabetes
World Diabetes Day takes place every year on 14 November to raise awareness of the condition, which has physical, psychological and behavioural implications for individuals. Read our resources covering assessment, management and care of patients with diabetes.
Reconciling methodological approaches of survey and focus group
The aim of research, be it qualitative or quantitative is either to predict,...
01 Oct 2009
Treatment of hyperglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes
This article provides an overview of the lifestyle advice and drug treatment of...
09 Sep 2009
Diagnosis and management of cystic fibrosis-related diabetes in adults
Diabetes is an increasingly common complication in adolescents and adults with...
25 Mar 2009
The effect of antipsychotic medication on metabolic syndrome
This article highlights the need for mental health nurses to take a proactive role in the...
06 Aug 2008
Recent developments in the care and management of chronic kidney disease (CKD)
There have been many recent developments in the care and management of patients with chronic...
01 Jul 2007
Capillary blood glucose monitoring
This article, the first in a series of articles relating to clinical skills in...
05 Jun 2007
Capillary blood glucose monitoring
This article, the first in a series of articles relating to clinical skills in nursing,...
30 May 2007
Starting patients on insulin therapy: diabetes nurse specialist views
Aim To explore the experience and views of diabetes nurse specialists when they...
04 Apr 2007
Experiences of patients with type 2 diabetes starting insulin therapy
Aim To explore the lived experience of patients with type 2 diabetes converting to...
14 Feb 2007
Understanding foot ulceration in patients with diabetes
Foot ulceration is a complication that affects a significant proportion of the ever...
19 Apr 2006
Improving patient outcomes using a diabetic foot assessment tool
Diabetes is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease, and the number of...
20 Jul 2005
Dietary guidelines for the management of diabetes
This article outlines contemporary guidelines for the dietary management of diabetes, with...
13 Jul 2005
Clinical guidance in diabetes: using the internet
An internet site has been developed to help nurses caring for patients with...
30 Mar 2005
An overview of diabetic ketoacidosis
This article provides an overview of diabetic ketoacidosis, a life-threatening...
17 Nov 2004
Diabetic emergencies in adults
In this article the author discusses three diabetic emergencies: diabetic ketoacidosis,...
28 Jul 2004
Diet and menopausal health
This article outlines the evidence for exercise and dietary influences on many of the major...
01 Jun 2004
Patient care at diagnosis: a planned education approach
The diagnosis of diabetes can have a deep and long-lasting effect on patients’ lives. The...
24 Mar 2004