Define a patient, family, or population health problem that is relevant to personal practice.

A relevant health problem for patients is diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels. Diabetes that is not controlled can cause serious health issues, including heart disease, kidney damage, nerve damage and blindness. Diabetes can cause emotional distress and physical problems for patients.

Diabetes management requires a holistic approach, which includes lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and the monitoring of blood glucose levels. The role of NPs is to help patients manage diabetes by offering education, counselling, and support. NPs may also work with other health professionals such as endocrinologists and dietitians to coordinate and provide effective diabetes care.

NPs have a variety of roles, including providing individual care to patients and addressing issues in population health related to diabetes. These may include developing diabetes prevention and control programs, educating the public and conducting outreach, as well as advocating for health policies and healthy lifestyles.