insulin
Instructed on some potential factors of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as: excess insulin and unusual exercise, among others.
Taught that Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a syndrome in which insulin production is decreased or absent.
Taught that lack of insulin leads to elevated blood glucose levels.
Advise patient to never share insulin pens or cartridges, sharing needles or pens can result in transmission of hepatitis viruses, HIV, or other blood-borne pathogens.
When using as a mealtime insulin, instruct patient to administer within 15 minutes or immediately after meals
teach patient proper technique and placement of injection
Instructed in possible cause of hyperglycemia such as too little insulin, too much or wrong kind of food, infection, injury, illness, decreased activity.
The patient was instructed in pancreatic cancer to use frequent baths, lotions, and ointments to calm skin and reduce itching. The patient was taught in other methods of pain administration. The patient was taught in the self-administration of insulin.
Caregiver ALF staff was instructed in the most common side effects of Tradjenta such as stuffy or runny nose and sore throat. Hypoglycemia may occur when linagliptin is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea-type drug. Allergic reactions and muscle pain also may occur.
Caregiver ALF staff was instructed in the most common side effects of Tradjenta such as stuffy or runny nose and sore throat. Hypoglycemia may occur when linagliptin is combined with insulin or a sulfonylurea-type drug. Allergic reactions and muscle pain also may occur.