Discuss clinical manifestations for diabetes mellitus

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Ms. Jackson is a 51-year-old African-American patient who has recently been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus. While the nurse is providing patient teaching about foot care, Ms. Jackson questions why she should be concerned about her feet, and how this relates to type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Differentiate between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Discuss the clinical manifestations for diabetes mellitus.

What point should the nurse focus on regarding the importance of foot care for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus?

The nurse continues patient teaching regarding complications that can arise as a result of uncontrolled hyperglycemia.

What complications of Type 2 diabetes should the nurse discuss with Ms. Jackson. Also, include the follow - up/routine care for each complication. Be specific.

After 6 months, Ms. Jackson has routine laboratory testing performed. Her glycosylated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) is 6.0%.

What implications does this result have, and what further teaching by the nurse is appropriate? Explain your answer.

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