Knowledge and practices of family caregivers on the home management of diabetic  patients in kitwe/ 

 - Lusaka, the University of Zambia, School of Medicine  2016. 
 - xiv,93p.:bill. 
<br/><br/>A dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of bachelors degree in nursing sciences at the University of Zambia. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographic references. 
<br/><br/> Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder that affects the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water and electrolytes leading to structural changes in tissues of many organ systems in the body and especially those of the vascular system. Because of its chronic nature, family caregivers are important in the successful management of the condition. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Diabetes  mellitus-complications.<br/>Diabetes -Nursing.