Explain the difference between diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2.
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Question Description
I’m working on a nursing discussion question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.
Ms. Jones is 60 years old and obese. She has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and will be started on glyburide. She is very nervous about this diagnosis and concerned that she will need to give herself “shots.”
- Explain the difference between diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2.
- How does glyburide help decrease blood sugar levels?
- What are the key teaching points for patients taking oral antidiabetic agents?
