diabetic
Diseases Process
Instructed to maintain a diabetic record of blood sugars and any untoward reactions. Record should include date, time, and any other pertinent information.
Instructed patient about the most common types of infection in diabetic patients, for example: skin, subcutaneous tissue, and renal and pulmonary infections.
Instructed patient about not using OTC chemicals on corns, calluses or warts since they are often too strong to use in diabetics.
Instructed patient to avoid cutting corn or calluses.
Instructed patient to wear flat; comfortable walking shoes as much as possible and select adequate socks.
Instructed patient on never walking barefoot to prevent cuts and burns and also to wear sleepers at night when getting up.
Instructed patient to cut the toenails straight across and file the edges, don't rip off hangnails.
Instructed patient about basic tips to help prevent infections in people with diabetes: wear shoes or slippers at all times, wear comfortable shoes; get used to new shoes slowly and always wear 'heavy' soft cotton socks.
Instructed patient to keep feet dry, especially between toes, to use lotion to keep skin soft and moist and to keep feet clean. Wash daily with lukewarm water.
Instructed patient to cut toenails straight across. This will help to avoid ingrown toenails. Also instructed to avoid letting somebody else to cut the toenails.
