Discussion Post: Diabetes
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?
The response should include a reference list. One-inch margins, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space and APA style of writing and citations.