DIABETES
Patient was instructed on diabetes. All body cells require glucose for energy. Glucose enters body cells with the help of a hormone called insulin, which acts somewhat like a gatekeeper. If the body becomes less responsive to insulin, or if the body is not producing insulin, glucose cannot pass through the cell wall and the cell "starves."
Taught that weight loss and changes in vision may constitute as signs/symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus.
Taught that seeing physician, dentist and eye doctor regularly is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
Taught that Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a syndrome in which insulin production is decreased or absent.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), such as: excessive thirst, fatigue and increased urination.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), such as: increased appetite and slow healing wounds.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), such as: itching, changes in vision and weight loss.
Taught that following prescribed diabetic diet is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
Taught that having his/her blood sugar monitored daily is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
Taught that achieving and/or maintaining ideal weight is a measure aimed to managing/controlling Diabetes Mellitus (DM).
