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Instructed in measures important in management of diabetes mellitus: follow prescribed diabetic diet, see physician, dentist, and eye doctor regulary, take medications as ordered, exercise regularly.
Instructed to elevate lower extremities whenever sitting or lying to promote venous return, thus decreasing/preventing edema.
Instructed patient about foods that can be used freely, such as tea or decaffeinated coffee, lime juice, spices, sour or dill pickles, raw vegetables, sugar free soft drinks, sugarless gum and others.
Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care. Do not treat calluses, corns or bunions without talking to the doctor or nurse before. Cut toenails straight across to avoid future complications.
Caregiver was instructed that most people pinch up a fold of skin and insert the needle at aangle to the skin fold. To pinch the skin properly, follow these steps: Squeeze a couple of inches of skin between the thumb and two fingers, pulling the skin and fat away from the underlying muscle. (If use a 5 millimeter mini-pen needle to inject, you don't have to pinch up the skin when injecting at aangle; with this shorter needle, you don't have to worry about injecting into muscle.)" Insert the needle, Hold the pinch so the needle doesn't go into the muscle, Push the plunger, "release the grip on the skin fold. Remove the needle from the skin.
Instructed on the importance of notifying physician, nurse or other health care provider immediately if jaw pain and/or eye/vision problems occur.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: avoid/decrease sodium intake and exercise regularly, as directed by MD.
Instructed on some potential factors of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), such as not using enough insulin or oral diabetes medication, not injecting insulin properly or using expired insulin, not following your diabetes eating plan, being inactive, having an illness or infection and using certain medications, such as steroids.
Patient instructed on stress avoidance techniques such as: listening to relaxing music, meditation, distracting oneself from the stressor/s, and to engage in immersive yet relaxing activities.
Instructed patient watch for signs of problems. Pay attention to how much of the catheter sticks out from your skin. If this changes at all, let your health care provider know. Also watch for cracks, leaks, or other damage. And if the dressing becomes dirty, loose, or wet, change it or call your health care team right away.