Reflection using Gibbs model. Health, Medicine, Nursing

Reflection on Diabetes Mellitus
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Reflection on Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic condition that can affect a person’s overall health. The condition occurs when the pancreas fails to generate enough insulin or the body loses the ability to utilize the insulin produced (Rubin, 2000). When dealing with a chronic disease like diabetes, understanding how it affects one’s life is important. Gibbs’ model offers a reflective experience to help individual learn from everyday situations that could be challenging. In this case, I have used Gibbs’ model to develop a reflection of my experience if I faced a situation where I was diagnosed with diabetes.
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If I had a chronic disease like diabetes, I would feel powerless and hopeless. The fact that I know that I may never beat the disease would bring in feelings of fear and helplessness. I may also develop anxiety, anger, grief, guilt, and isolation knowing that I have to deal with the disease all my life (Mental, 2020). It may bring guilt because I do not want to burden my loved ones but at the same time, I may feel isolated dealing with a health issue alone.
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The quality of life may decline over time when dealing with a chronic disease. For example, with diabetes mellitus, complications may arise in future, which might limit my ability to function properly. For example, my eyesight, foot, and nerves may get damaged (Rubin, 2000). Diabetes may also cause conflicts in my relationship with my partner or family because of mood swings (Rubin, 2000). It can also affect my sexual connection when my energy is sapped. I may become so involved in my self-care that I neglect my partner or family members, leading to tension.
Evaluation
My family may react my becoming overly involved in trying to he...