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C H A P T E R 3 8 Agents to control blood glucose levels 593
■■Glucose-elevating agents are used to increase glucose
when levels become dangerously low. Imbalance in
glucose levels while taking insulin or oral agents is a
common cause of hypoglycaemia.
■■Nurses and midwives play a major role in the
healthcare team with regard to management of care
and education for people with diabetes.
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the following Internet sources:
www.aihw.gov.au/diabetes
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare information
about diabetes mellitus in Australia.
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
Australian information on diabetes research,
management and support.
www.diabetesinfo.org.nz
New Zealand Information on diabetes.
www.nhmrc.gov.au/_files_nhmrc/file/publications/
synopses/di19-diabetes-blood-glucose-control.pdf
Australian National Evidence Based Guidelines for
Blood Glucose Control in Type 2 Diabetes.
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