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Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. Once osteoporosis develops, getting enough calcium and vitamin D, along with other healthy habits, can slow the process and reduce the chances of bones breaking.
Patient was instructed on Osteoporosis. Lifestyle changes to avoid fractures. Get enough calcium. This is one of the first steps in treating this disease. Calcium is found in many foods, including dairy products such as milk or yogurt. Calcium and vitamin D supplements are recommended. Eat a nutritious diet to keep your body healthy.
Patient was instructed on passive exercises (ROM exercises), that are very important if patient is in bed or in wheelchair. ROM exercises help keep the joints and muscles as healthy as possible. Without this exercises, blood flow and flexibility (moving and bending) of the joints can decrease. Joints, such as the knees and elbows, could become stiff and locked without ROM exercises. Passive Rom helps keep joint areas flexible, but do not built muscles or make them stronger.
Patient was instructed on a healthy mouth. Poor oral mouth can make diabetes more difficult to control. Infections may cause the blood sugar to rise and require more insulin to keep it under control. In addition diabetes can diminish the ability to taste sweets influencing and changing food choices in favor of additional sweeter tasting foods, thereby affecting the dental health.
Patient was instructed on a healthy mouth. Tooth damage. An invisible film of bacteria, saliva and food particles (dental plaque) normally cover teeth. The bacteria feed on the sugars and starches in the foods and beverages consumed and produce acids that damage the hard enamel coating the teeth. Damage from this acid increases the risk of tooth decay (cavities).
Patient was instructed on skin care. Drinks lots of fluids, especially water to keep the skin moist and healthy. To prevent dry skin when the temperature drops, use a room humidifier to add moisture to heated, indoor air.
Patient was instructed on stress. In people with diabetes stress can alter blood glucose levels. To prevent stress form getting the best of the blood sugar get the stress under control by eating a healthy diet, getting adequate sleep, taking part in regular activity and learning relaxation techniques.
Instructed patient to follow a healthy eating plan that includes his/her favorites foods, but with the proper number of calories and sugars that they should eat daily.
Patient was instructed on the importance to have a good blood sugar control to avoid future diabetes complications: Monitoring: keep track of the blood sugar every day, Meals: Plan healthy and enjoyable meals to help keep the blood sugar near goal, Moves (exercise): moving the body help lower the blood sugar by burning it for energy, Medicine: when Meals and Move are not enough.
Patient was instructed on Hyperglycemia. Diabetes can be reduced making changes in diet and increasing physical activity. It is recommended to maintain an healthy weight having a modest fat intake and eating sufficient fiber.