“Improving Diabetes Management in an Overweight British-Asian Patient: A Case Study of Gemma” Introduction Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood sugar levels due to the body’s inability to produce or effectively use insulin.

. Length – 3000 words (+10%) Include charts and diagrams where appropriate e.g. diagram for Anatomy and physiology, and the APIE nursing process.
Case study: Gemma
S – A recent visit for a blood test highlighted that Gemma had a raised HBA1c [average blood sugar level].
B – Gemma is a 54-year-old British-Asian lady and was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. She is overweight with a Body mass index [BMI] of 35. Gemma is aware of her unhealthy diet and lack of exercise but is finding it difficult to motivate herself to change her daily routine.
A – Gemma is struggling to control her daily blood sugars. The practice nurse has made a clinical
decision to take a current blood sugar reading using a finger prick test.
R – The practice nurse has discussed Diabetes management with Gemma and given her advice on improving her wellbeing and lifestyle.