Nursing Diagnosis: Unstable Blood Glucose Related to: Insufficient adherence to diabetes management Inadequate blood glucose monitoring Deficient knowledge of the disease process Changes in weight Change in activity level Stress As evidenced by: Frequent urination Increased thirst Tingling sensation/numbness in feet Headache Dizziness

Diabetes mellitus refers to a group of diseases that affect how the body uses blood sugar (glucose). Glucose is an important source of energy for the cells that make up the muscles and tissues. It's also the brain's main source of fuel. The main cause of diabetes varies by type.

Complications. Type 2 diabetes affects many major organs, including the heart, blood vessels, nerves, eyes and kidneys. Also, factors that increase the risk of diabetes are risk factors for other serious diseases. Managing diabetes and controlling blood sugar can lower the risk for these complications and other medical conditions, including:

Diabetes Mellitus is when blood glucose (sugar in the blood) is unable to move into the cells and helps in the making of ATP…AKA energy. The body makes insulin to assist with this process. Insulin is a hormone that allows the sugar in the blood to move across the cell wall so the body can use it to produce ATP. There are two types of diabetes.

Meglitinides Medications Repaglinide Nateglinide Action Trigger the release of insulin from the pancreas Advantages Work quickly Possible side effects Blood sugar levels drop too low — a condition called hypoglycemia