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.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of high blood sugar, such as: nausea and dry, flushed skin.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of high blood sugar, such as: dizziness, vomiting and abdominal cramps.
Taught that infection, stress and/or fever may lead to high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).
Taught that insufficient insulin may lead to high blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia).
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: frequent urination and excessive thirst, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: headache, weakness and fatigue, among others.