DIABETES
Diabetes
Instructed that alcohol may lower glucose levels and therefore should be avoided.
Instructed in how to list possible causes of high blood sugars: excess food, insufficient insulin, lack of exercise, stress, infection or fever.
Instructed in how to recognize signs and symptoms of high blood sugar such as frequent urination, excessive thirst, headache, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, etc.
Instructed in knowing what to do if symptoms of high blood sugar occur: contact physician or go to emergency room.
Instructed in knowing what to do if symptoms of low blood sugar occur: eat some form of glucose or carbohydrate, notify physician or go to emergency room if symptoms persist.
Instructed in measures important in foot care of the diabetic: inspect feet dialy, report any foot problems to podiatrist or physician, wash feet dialy with warm soap and water and pat dry; especially between toes.
Instructed in how to recognize signs and symptoms of low blood sugar such as fatigue, headache, drowsiness, tremors, pale, moist skin, hunger anxiety, impared vision, etc.
Instructed if these S/S occur to take fast acting sugar, such as orange juice with sugar or glucose tablets.
Instructed in possible adverse reactions of oral diabetic agents, which include nausea, vomiting, epigastric fullness, heartburn, hypoglycemia, rash, itching and facial flushing.
Instructed in possible adverse reactions to insulin, which include hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, skin rash and local reaction at injection site.
