Discussion:
There are multiple issues to consider in caring for someone with Diabetes II. From this group, select two specific issues and:
1. Explain the importance of each variable (2) in the treatment of diabetes.
2. Explain how a provider needs to approach the patient that belongs to each variable
3. Explain how these considerations would influence the selection of agents for the treatment of diabetes and main related complications.
Variables
• Race and Ethnic Group
• Obesity
• Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypertension
• Nephropathy
• Neuropathy
• Retinopathy