Diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is an important health problem with a rapidly increasing incidence in the world. It is considered the epidemic of the century due to its high mortality and morbidity rates and increased socioeconomic burden. In addition, diabetes is a chronic disease that affects all aspects of the lives of individuals and their families and reduces the quality of life with both acute and chronic complications that require compulsory lifestyle changes. Individuals with diabetes need expert help in diabetes management throughout their lives. Providing glycemic control by encouraging the self-management of the diabetic individual with the "holistic care and interdisciplinary team approach" in achieving success in diabetes management constitutes the main goal. The role of the specialist health team and especially the nurses in the team in the fight against diabetes is very valuable. The effect of diabetes nurses has become increasingly important in preventing or delaying diabetes, in recognizing individuals at high risk in the early period, and in protecting diagnosed diabetics from chronic complications and maintaining their quality of life. © 2023 by Nova Science Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved.