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Learning Objectives
1.Discuss the significance of diabetes in terms of prevalence and costs.
2.Outline the pathophysiology of diabetes.
3.Identify various classifications of diabetes.
4.Recognize the acute complications of diabetes, including hyperglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis, and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic syndrome
5.Identify the chronic complications of diabetes and the patient education principles related to each.
6.Discuss the importance of facilitating diabetes self-care and describe interventions that support it.
7.Identify components of effective diabetes self-management education programs.
8.Analyze benefits and practices related to blood glucose monitoring.
9.Describe meal planning methods and nutritional guidelines for people with diabetes
10.Discuss medications for diabetes in terms of mechanism of action, nursing implications, and patient teaching principles.