DIABETES
Patient was instructed on diabetes
. There are 2 types of diabetes
. Type I diabetes
, the pancreas stops making insulin altogether. Type II diabetes
, the body still makes some insulin but it doesn't make enough, or the body can't use it properly.
Patient was instructed on type II diabetes
. Some people with type II diabetes
can get blood sugar control through diabetes
pills. These people do produce some insulin. But it is not enough to keep their blood sugar under control. Type II diabetes
can often be controlled by weight loss, sensitive eating, and pills that improve the insulin supply or help it work better.
SN taught patient that diabetes
is a life-long disease. You will always have it, so education about your diabetes
is very important. The more you learn about diabetes
, the better you can control your blood glucose level and avoid complications. To learn how to manage your diabetes
, work closely with your health care team.
Patient was instructed on depression as a diabetes
complication. Depression and diabetes
are two conditions that can sometimes go hand-in-hand. Fist, diabetes
can increase the risk of depression, in fact having diabetes
doubles the risk of depression compared to people who don't have this disease.
Patient was instructed on depression as a diabetes
complication. It is often a vicious cycle. Depression can get worse as the complications of diabetes
get worse, and being depressed can stop people from managing their diabetes
as effectively as they need to, which can lead to increased incidence of long-term complications of diabetes
as neuropathy or nephropathy.
Patient was instructed on complications of diabetes
such as heart disease. People with diabetes
have extra reason to be mindful of heart and blood vessel disease. Diabetes
carries an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and complications related to poor circulation.
Patient was instructed on eyes complications. Diabetes
can cause eye problems and may lead to blindness. People with diabetes
do have a higher of blindness than people without diabetes
. Early detection and treatment of eye problems can save the sight.
Patient was instructed on skin complications. As many as one third of people with diabetes
will have a skin disorder caused or affected by diabetes
at some time on their lives. In fact, such problems are sometimes the first sign that a person has diabetes
. Luckily, most skin conditions can be prevented or easily treated if caught early.
Patient was instructed on type I diabetes
. For people with type I diabetes
, taking insulin is crucial. With type I diabetes
the body doesn
Patient was instructed on diabetes
. Diabetes
mellitus, often simply called diabetes
, is a common disorder in which the body cannot properly use the carbohydrates (starches and simple sugars), fats and proteins in foods.