Discussion Question Week 8
There are multiple issues to consider in caring for someone with diabetes type II. Your course
textbook lists these as:
Race and Ethnic Group
Obesity
Coronary Artery Disease and Heart Failure
Hypertension
From this group:
1) Select two specific issues and explain the importance of that variable in the treatment of
diabetes.
2) Explain how a provider needs to approach the patient and how these considerations would
influence the selection of agents for the treatment of diabetes and related complications.
Resources must be peer reviewed articles (First and secondary sources) and less than 5 years old.