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Insulin therapy in the management of type 1 and type 2 diabetes

18 October 2006

Nursing Standard

CPD

This article describes the role of insulin therapy in the management of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It outlines the different types of insulin...

How to administer an insulin injection

13 December 2017

Nursing Standard

Evidence & practice

Rationale and key points Effective insulin injection technique is essential to ensure optimal management of diabetes. Those who administer insulin should understand...

Insulin therapy in the management of type 1 and 2 diabetes

24 October 2006

Nursing Standard

Learning zone Continuing professional development

This article describes the role of insulin therapy in the management of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It outlines the different types of insulin...

Understanding the principles of insulin use in type 1 and type 2 diabetes management

30 December 2020

Nursing Standard

diabetes

The year 2021 marks 100 years since the Nobel Prize-winning discovery of insulin as a medical treatment for diabetes mellitus. Its discovery changed type 1 diabetes...

Assessing and managing the acute complications of diabetes mellitus

06 November 2018

Nursing Standard

Diabetes

Nurses commonly encounter patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus in their practice. Management of these conditions requires an in-depth knowledge of blood...

Effective management of type 1 diabetes in children and young people

11 January 2021

Nursing Children and Young People

Long-term conditions

Type 1 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes among children and young people, and requires careful management to ensure that blood glucose levels stay as...

Initiating insulin therapy in adults with type 2 diabetes: a practical guide

10 April 2024

Primary Health Care

CPD

Supporting adults with type 2 diabetes is an important part of primary care nursing. Insulin therapy is key to managing hyperglycaemia and reducing the risk of...

Challenging diabetes mellitus-related stigma with targeted education

18 November 2024

Nursing Standard

evidence and practice

Diabetes mellitus is a highly prevalent chronic metabolic disorder that requires rigorous self-management to prevent complications and maintain health. Managing...