Proceso de atención de enfermería en paciente con diabetes mellitus

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is grouped into metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia, a consequence of defects in the production of insulin, which cause damage to systems and organs such as; kidneys, cardiovascular problems, nerves, blood vessels, etc. People with DM usually have inadequate lifestyles such as; Physical inactivity, unhealthy diet, alcohol and drug consumption, most patients suffer from obesity, sedentary lifestyle, triglycerides, high cholesterol, hypertension. The characteristic signs and symptoms of diagnosis in the person with DM are; excessive thirst, nocturia, urinary incontinence, lack of energy, increased hunger and blurred vision. The complications that can manifest a patient with DM is the kidney damage, the high levels of glucose get to damage the blood vessels of the kidneys, when these blood vessels are damaged, stop working in a normal way, high blood pressure is also another factor causing damage to blood vessels, leading to diabetic neuropathies that form the set of nervous disorders caused by diabetes, can be asymptomatic or symptomatic such as pain, tingling or numbness, loss of feeling in hands, arms, legs and feet. The nursing care process allows to establish objectives focused on direct assistance, including educational contexts of promotion and prevention focused on biopsychosocial well-being, patients with DM need an education focused on reducing risk factors that may lead to future complications if they are not has continuous control of this disease can cause irreversible damage to the patient's health