DIABETES: A TICKING TIME BOMB

Aust Nurs Midwifery J. 2017 May;24(10):22-8.

Abstract

Diabetes is fast becoming one of the biggest epidemics in the world. Nowhere is this more apparent than in Australia where approximately 1 million Australians have been diagnosed with the disease. Natalie Dragon investigates why Diabetes has become so prevalent and what is being done about it.

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / diagnosis
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / epidemiology*
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / prevention & control*
  • Global Health
  • Health Priorities
  • Humans
  • Nurse Practitioners*
  • Nurse's Role*
  • Obesity / epidemiology