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Diabetes Nursing

 

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Nurses in this field help those suffering from complications stemming from diabetes, a disease that affects the body's ability to create insulin. They are also specialists in the endocrine system (namely the hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pineal body, and the reproductive glands).

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Articles:

Read an article about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

On the Road to Glycemic Control

Read an article about Pediatric Endocrine Nurses

Organizations:

Endocrine Nurses Society

American Association of Diabetes Educators

Resources:

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