The present work aimed at identifying the understanding of the diabetic human being to about the care received by the nursing team and the understanding about delivered care related to the treatment. Methodology was based on qualitative approach based on the theoretical referencial of Trentini and Paim Care Convergent Research. The results directed to three categories: The care as expression of affection; the care delivered by the nursing team for the diabetic client; the care idealized in the perspective of the diabetic client. This study launches a possibiity of reflection in order to motivate new positions as well as new horizons to propitiate a more collective and human re-thinking.
Diabetes Mellitus; Nursing team; Nursing care