Keywords

autonomic nervous system, cardiac autonomic neuropathy, cardiovascular disease, continuous glucose monitoring system, diabetes mellitus, heart rate variability, resting heart rate

Authors

1. Wooton, Angela K. PhD, RN, FNP-C
2. Melchior, Lynne MSN, RN, ACNP-BC, CDE

Abstract

Abstract: Cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) is an underdiagnosed cardiovascular complication associated with diabetes. NPs are in a pivotal position to screen patients for CAN. As the incidence of diabetes increases in an aging population, NPs can help prevent complications associated with diabetes and CAN.