This essay explores the critical role of nurses in delivering interprofessional, person-centered care to adult patients with type 2 diabetes. It begins by outlining the pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes, including impaired insulin secretion and increased insulin resistance, and then details how the signs and symptoms of the disease affect adults, such as retinopathy, kidney damage, nerve damage, and poor circulation. The essay emphasizes the importance of nurses in engaging patients in decision-making, promoting self-management, and ensuring access to coordinated care and digital health technologies. It also highlights the need for nurses to consider patients' beliefs, preferences, and support systems to improve diabetes management. The essay concludes with recommendations for therapeutic education, promoting healthy lifestyles, and encouraging physical activity to enhance patient well-being and prevent complications.