Supporting clients and improving outcomes through diabetic nurse clinics

Veterinary nurses can be instrumental in the management of diabetes mellitus in dogs and cats. Through understanding of the pathology and treatment, veterinary nurses can provide critical support to the veterinary surgeons, patients and owners through introductory, stabilisation and maintenance clinics. Owners will meet obstacles and share concerns, which the team should appreciate and address, providing personal support and guidance to optimise the quality of life of both the owner and the patient. The article equips veterinary nurses to add thorough and supportive nurse-led diabetic clinics to their consulting service.