Diabetes mellitus, a chronic degenerative disease, can compromise the retina. This study aimed to apply the Nursing Model Based on Activities of Daily Living, involving a visually impaired adolescent girl due to type I diabetes mellitus, using a case study. Data were collected in September 2006 through home interviews. The results show an insecure home environment due to inadequate illumination, altered nutrition and knowledge deficit related to glucose control, arterial pressure, sedentariness and sexuality. The Model was a valid instrument, as it permitted and promoted care and objective communication between the researchers and the adolescent, who presented good understanding, revealed to be secure and self-confident, and leading to increased self-esteem and more independent activity performance.
Diabetes Mellitus; Adolescent; Visually Impaired Persons; Nursing
