DIABETES
Instructed on some potential factors of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar), such as: excess food and insufficient insulin, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as: lack of food and excess insulin, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as: excess insulin and unusual exercise, among others.
Taught that lack of insulin leads to elevated blood glucose levels.
SN suggested patient to have nails, calluses and corns trimmed by podiatrist because those with diabetes have poor circulation. A good blood circulation is known to aid your body in all healing processes, so when it becomes sluggish, it takes longer for any injuries to on feet to heal.
Instructed patient to eat before each dentist visit, to prevent hypoglycemia.
SN Instructed patient that should avoid alcohol while on insulin or in any diabetes medications that stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin, drinking alcohol can cause a dangerous low blood sugar because your liver has to work to remove the alcohol from your blood instead of its main job to regulate your blood sugar.
Instructed in possible cause of hyperglycemia such as too little insulin, too much or wrong kind of food, infection, injury, illness, decreased activity.
Seroquel is associated with an increased risk of developing high blood sugar, which on rare occasions can lead to coma or death. See your doctor right away if you develop signs of high blood sugar, including dry mouth, unusual thirst, increased urination, and tiredness. If you have diabetes or have a high risk of developing it, see your doctor regularly for blood sugar testing
Patient is unable to performed insulin injection by herself due to low vision and hand tremors. No caregiver able/willing to do that procedure due to ALF's policies. Nurse will continue search a c/g able and willing to administer insulin to patient.
