Diabetes is an important topic in nursing school, and a common diagnosis that you’ll help treat in your future patients.  In this podcast, I talk about the: Differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Complications such as Neuropathy, Retinopathy, Peripheral Vascular Disease, and Nephropathy. How it's diagnosed (Hgb A1C test) Diabetic medications Purpose of insulin Triangle of treatment: Medication, exercise, and diet Signs and Symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia DKA and HHNS conditions Sick Day Care Check out Picmonic for a great way to memorize the types of insulins.  https://www.picmonic.com/viphookup/nursingschoolweekbyweekLGH22