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Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia symptoms such as, paleness, whitening or pallor of the skin. Localized pallor can also occur in areas of poor circulation such as the hands and fingers. Others signs of hypoglycemia are headache, irritability, sweating, and a cold, clammy feeling are also signs of low blood sugar.
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.
Patient was instructed on prevention to avoid hyperglycemia: take the medication as directed. Eat less. Sometimes it helps to eat less and avoid sugary beverages. Responding in changes in blood sugar can help in the prevention of long-term complications of diabetes.
Patient was instructed on hypertension. People with high blood pressure usually do not have any symptoms, however very high hypertension may lead to headaches especially pulsating headaches behind the eyes that occur early in the morning, visual disturbances, nausea and vomiting.
Patient was instructed on stress. When stress occurs the body prepares to take action. In people who have diabetes this response does not work well. Insulin is not always able to let the extra energy into cells, so glucose piles up in the blood.
Taught that transient ischemic attacks (TIA), which are temporary impairment of blood flow to the brain, may precede a cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
Taught that a cerebrovascular accident is a loss of brain function resulting from a disruption of blood flow to part of the brain.
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.