Instructed patients on important routines regarding diabetic foot care, such as: always wear shoes which offer good foot support and fit properly, wear clean socks which also fit properly and avoid going barefooted.
Instructed patient to call MD if he notices having trouble breathing, chest hurts, breath smells fruity or lips or tongue are dry and cracked.
Instructed patient about the importance of keeping BS levels as close to normal as possible.
Instructed patient to get a flu shot each year and decrease the exposure to the flu.
Instructed patient about regular eye examination to detect early eye problems.
Instructed patient that insulin/oral diabetic agents are used to relief the symptoms and not to cure the disease.
Instructed patient about the importance of proper foot care. This includes wearing properly fitting shoes and socks, correct trimming of toenails, and avoidance of injuries on the legs and/or feet.
Instructed patient on the proper disposal of sharps. They will be disposed off in the container provided.
Instructed patient about the importance of site rotation at the time of the subcutaneous injection.
Instructed patient to attend MD appointments.
