OUTLINE:
I. What is diabetes?
II. Definition of diabetes
III. Signs/symptoms
IV. Prevalence of diabetes
V. Complications of diabetes
A. Heart and blood vessel disease
B. High blood pressure
C. Blindness
D. Kidney disease
E. Foot ulcers
F. Nervous system disease
G. Amputations
H. Dental disease
I. Complications of pregnancy
J. Impotence
K. Other complications
VI. Management of some common complications
A. Hypoglycemia
B. Hyperglycemia
C. Hyperosmolar non-ketotic state
D. Skin care
E. Foot ulcers
F. Vision and dentation
VII. Medications commonly used to treat diabetes and their side effects
A. Sulfonylureas
B. Meglitinides
C. Biguanides
D. Thiazolidinediones
E. Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors
F. Oral combination therapy
G. Insulin therapy
VIII. Summary
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