title: Management of the patient with diabetes mellitus during surgery or illness.
abstract: In conclusion, the stress of surgery, illness, and everyday life can be managed if both the diabetic and the nurse are aware of the effects of stress upon diabetic control and are prepared to deal with those effects. Stressors need to be identified. The patient needs to know how to respond to illness before it occurs. With proper interventions, a positive outcome with minimal risk can result.
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013527:Perioperative Nursing; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013312:Stress, Physiological / Q000628:therapy; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative
chemical_list: D007328:Insulin