The Role of Nurses in Health Education for Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
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Nurses; Health Education; Diabetes MellitusAbstract
This study examines the role of nurses in providing health education to patients with diabetes mellitus as a key strategy in improving treatment adherence and quality of life. Through a literature review and analysis of empirical studies, this paper highlights how nurses translate the complexity of diabetes management—including nutritional therapy, glucose control, medication use, and prevention of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia—into practical guidelines that are easy for patients to understand. Additionally, preventive interventions such as foot care education to prevent diabetic ulcers are discussed, along with challenges in implementing education programs, including resource limitations, training, and cultural adaptation. The findings indicate that educational interventions delivered by nurses, both individually and in groups, including the use of information technology, are effective in reducing HbA1c levels, improving self-management skills, and preventing long-term complications in patients with Diabetes Mellitus.
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