Optimizing Diabetes Care through Nursing Interventions and Evidence-Based Nutritional Strategies

Authors

  • Edward M. Mugo Department of Nursing, Lewis-Clark State College, USA Author
  • Redempter Nzuma Department of Educational Phycology, Washington State University, USA Author
  • Pesila A. Odera Department of Chemistry and Material Science, Technical University of Kenya, Kenya Author
  • Kevin Omondi Ochwedo Department of Entomology, Plant Pathology and Nematolog, University of Idaho, USA Author
  • Yejide Lamina Lagos State University College of Medicine, Lagos, Nigeria Author
  • Yewande Iyimide Adeyeye Dumfries and Galloway royal infirmary Dumfries, Scotland, UK Author
  • Oghenetejiri Emuveyan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32628/IJSRST25125112

Keywords:

Diabetes, Management, Nursing Skills, Food Nutrition

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus remains a global health concern, requiring a multifaceted approach for effective management. This review explores the synergistic role of nursing skills and nutritional strategies in improving diabetes outcomes. Nurses are instrumental in providing continuous patient education, clinical monitoring, psychosocial support, and coordination of care, while dietitians contribute through individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and culturally adapted dietary interventions. The integration of nursing and nutritional care enhances patient adherence, promotes glycemic control, and reduces the risk of complications. Evidence from case studies and clinical trials supports the efficacy of interdisciplinary care models such as nurse-led diabetes self-management education (DSME) and community-based nutritional interventions. Despite systemic and operational barriers—such as inadequate interprofessional training and reimbursement limitations—several enablers including shared electronic health records, patient-centered care frameworks, and telehealth tools facilitate integrated care delivery. This paper emphasizes the need for policies that support collaborative practices and calls for further research into long-term outcomes and personalized nutrition. By aligning clinical expertise with patient engagement, the integration of nursing and food nutrition emerges as a cornerstone of sustainable diabetes care.

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Edward M. Mugo, Trans., “Optimizing Diabetes Care through Nursing Interventions and Evidence-Based Nutritional Strategies”, Int J Sci Res Sci & Technol, vol. 11, no. 4, pp. 726–739, Jul. 2024, doi: 10.32628/IJSRST25125112.