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Diseases Process
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. This disease causes high blood sugar levels, especially in the morning before breakfast, in people with diabetes. It occurs when: Hormones produced by the body cause the liver to release large amounts of sugar.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. The complications that long periods of high blood sugar levels can cause include, kidneys damages, neurological damage,cardiovascular damage, loss of vision etc
Patient was instructed on diabetes symptoms. People with diabetes who have had high blood sugar levels for long periods of time can develop complications, including: Damage to the eyes (retinopathy) which can lead to blindness. Damage to the nerves (neuropathy), which can lead to numbness, tingling or pain in the legs and arms. Damage to the kidneys (nephropathy), which can result in kidney failure.
Patient was instructed on diabetes symptoms. The initial symptoms of diabetes are related to high blood glucose levels. These symptoms include excessive urination, thirst and hunger, weight loss, and increased susceptibility to infections, especially of the skin.
Patient was instructed on diabetes. Disease is cause by a lack of insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas that is essential for converting energy from food. Insulin is necessary for the body to process nutrients (carbohydrates, fats and proteins), and its absence cause high sugar levels in the blood.
Taught that effectively controlling high blood sugar levels help prevent circulation problems and blindness, among others.
Taught that effectively controlling high blood sugar levels help prevent heart disease, kidney disease and strokes, among others.
Taught that lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling hypertension (high blood pressure), such as: decrease cholesterol intake to avoid atherosclerosis, among others.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of high blood sugar, such as: nausea and dry, flushed skin.