What are the implications of living with Type 2 Diabetes- the psychological and social dimensions of that experience?

Provide a critical discussion of the nursing care of an adult with a long-term condition.
Define what long-term condition (LTC) is and explain the importance of the relevant nursing care.
Please choose type 2 diabetes to discuss as the long-term condition
How might the nurse help? Nurses roles in type 2 diabetes
See the Department of Healths 2005 NSF for long-term conditions (including long-term neurological conditions)
Explore the lived experiences of a patient living with your chosen LTC (Type 2 Diabetes)
What are the implications of living with Type 2 Diabetes- the psychological and social dimensions of that experience?
The effects upon activities of daily living employment relationships etc
What are the implications of loss of function or disability?
Explore the impact of living with a patient with Type 2 Diabetes upon carers
look at policy and help available for carers of individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
How can the nurse best help carers?
Consider what good practice there is locally or nationally e.g. Carers Support Team disease-specific support groups
Discuss strategies to facilitate active participation in the patients own healthcare needs
What can the nurse do for such patients?