blood
Diabetes
Taught that during times of stress, such as fever, infection, injury or surgery, it may be more difficult to control the blood
sugar levels.
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 and/or symptoms of low blood
sugar, such as: hunger and impaired vision, among others.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of low blood
sugar, such as: drowsiness and pale, moist skin, among others.
Taught that excess insulin and unusual exercise may lead to low blood
sugar levels (hypoglycemia).