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Slide 1 - Diabetes Management in the Acute Care Setting
Diabetes Management in the Acute Care Setting
An evidence-based nursing approach to glycaemic control
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Diabetes Management in Acute Care: Evidence-Based Nursing
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This presentation provides an evidence-based nursing approach to glycaemic control in acute care settings. It covers epidemiology, pathophysiology of hyperglycaemia, protocols, monitoring strategies, complication prevention, and a clinical case study
April 22, 202616 slides
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Slide 2 - Presentation Agenda
- Epidemiology and Clinical Significance
- Pathophysiology of Acute Hyperglycaemia
- Evidence-Based Nursing Protocols
- Monitoring and Management Strategies
- Prevention of Complications
- Case Study and Discussion
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Slide 3 - Epidemiology and Clinical Significance
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Epidemiology and Clinical Significance
Understanding the prevalence and impact of diabetes in acute care settings.
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Slide 4 - Epidemiology and Clinical Significance
- Prevalence of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes in hospitalised patients is increasing.
- Hospital-acquired hyperglycaemia is associated with poorer outcomes.
- Hyperglycaemia is an independent predictor of mortality in critical and non-critical care units.
- Effective glycaemic control reduces length of stay and infection rates.
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Slide 5 - Pathophysiology of Acute Hyperglycaemia
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Pathophysiology of Acute Hyperglycaemia
The metabolic response to physiological stress in acute illness.
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Slide 6 - Mechanisms of Hyperglycaemia in Acute Illness
- Stress response activation leads to release of cortisol, catecholamines, and growth hormone.
- Hepatic gluconeogenesis is upregulated.
- Peripheral insulin resistance develops due to counter-regulatory hormones.
- Resulting hyperglycaemia compromises immune function and wound healing.
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Slide 7 - Evidence-Based Nursing Protocols
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Evidence-Based Nursing Protocols
Implementing standardized care for optimal glycaemic management.
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Slide 8 - Best Practice Guidelines
- Standardise glycaemic targets (usually 6.0–10.0 mmol/L).
- Utilise validated insulin infusion protocols for critical care.
- Transition to subcutaneous insulin as early as appropriate.
- Avoid sliding scale monotherapy; prioritize basal-bolus regimens.
- Nurses play a critical role in titration and safety monitoring.
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Slide 9 - Monitoring and Management Strategies
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Monitoring and Management Strategies
Strategic approaches to maintaining glucose stability.
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Slide 10 - Clinical Management Strategies
- Frequent point-of-care capillary blood glucose monitoring.
- Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in appropriate high-acuity settings.
- Assessment of nutritional intake and its impact on glucose levels.
- Hypoglycaemia prevention and rapid-response protocols.
- Staff education and competency verification.
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Slide 11 - Prevention of Complications
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Prevention of Complications
Proactive nursing interventions to improve patient outcomes.
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Slide 12 - Key Preventative Interventions
- Reduction of infectious complications, especially surgical site infections.
- Management of fluid and electrolyte balance in patients with DKA/HHS.
- Mitigation of hypoglycaemic risk.
- Early involvement of diabetes specialist teams.
- Structured discharge planning and patient education.
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Slide 13 - Case Study and Discussion
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Case Study and Discussion
Applying the evidence to real-world clinical scenarios.
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Slide 14 - Clinical Case Study
- Patient: 68-year-old female, T2DM, admitted for sepsis.
- Initial BGL: 18.5 mmol/L.
- Nursing assessment and clinical decision-making.
- Proposed management plan: transitioning to insulin infusion.
- Evaluation of patient response and future care needs.
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Slide 15 - Conclusion
Effective acute diabetes management requires proactive nursing assessment, adherence to standardized protocols, and individualized care plans to optimize patient outcomes.
Summary of evidence-based nursing diabetes care.
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Slide 16 - References
- American Diabetes Association (2024). Standards of Care in Diabetes.
- Society of Hospital Medicine (2023). Glycaemic Control Guidelines.
- Nursing Standards for Acute Glycaemic Management.
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