The Adult Diabetic Patient: An Education Challenge

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic and incurable disorder involving a relative or absolute lack of insulin. It is a metabolic disturbance involving decreased synthesis of carbohydrates, protein, and fat resulting in gluconeogenesis and hyperglycemia.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1993
Accession Number
ADA268359

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  • Katherine J. Reinecke-richardson

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

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  • Abstracts
  • Blood
  • Computers
  • Diabetes Mellitus
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Education
  • Glucose Metabolism Disorders
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • North America
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Education
  • Public Health
  • United States
  • Vascular Diseases

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