Rol de enfermería en paciente adulto mayor con diabetes mellitus tipo II

Abstract

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus is classified as one of the diseases with high prevalence worldwide, being one of the most recurrent non-communicable diseases, and due to the severity and diversity of its chronic complications. If the current trends continue to be maintained, knowing that two thirds of adults in Latin America are overweight or obese, added to this the aging of the population, genetic factors and, according to the Diabetes Atlas, the number of People with this pathology will reach 109 million in 2040. Objective: Determine the role of nursing in patients with type II diabetes mellitus based on the theory of functional patterns of Marjory Gordon. Methodology: The methodology applied in this research was a descriptive-analytical study based on information collected from different databases and scientific articles. Conclusion: The role played by the nursing staff based on the care they provide to patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus is aimed at promoting the health of the individual, family and the population. Taking into account the benefits of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this pathology, reducing future complications.