Diabetes paper

1.Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. 2.An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 3.You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in the Student Success Center. Directions: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that can lead to the following complications over time: Heart attacks, stroke, blindness, kidney failure and the need for dialysis, as well as ulceration of the foot requiring amputation. Assume you have an educated and inquisitive patient who is in training herself to be a nurse. This patient has completed all of her prerequisite science courses (nutrition, anatomy and physiology, chemistry) except pathophysiology, and she has chronic diabetes mellitus. Write a 1,250 -1,500 word essay that explains: 1.How one would educate the patient regarding the links and pathological processes between her current condition and potential diabetic consequences. 2.What should the patient be looking for in order to monitor for any progression towards diabetic complications and why.