title: Responses of the older adult to the effects and management of diabetes mellitus.
abstract: The increasing number of adults with diabetes has implications for medical-surgical nurses. This article provides a knowledge base for individualized nursing assessments and interventions in caring for the older adult with diabetes.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: LeMone
mesh_terms: D000222:Adaptation, Physiological; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D001786:Blood Glucose; D003922:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012648:Self Care
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose