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Diabetes Teaching 390DiabetesInstructed patient about the importance of proper foot care. This includes wearing properly fitting shoes and socks, correct trimming of toenails, and avoidance of injuries on the legs and/or feet.Diabetes Teaching 389DiabetesInstructed patient that insulin/oral diabetic agents are used to relief the symptoms and not to cure the disease.Diabetes Teaching 388DiabetesInstructed patient about regular eye examination to detect early eye problems. Diabetes Teaching 386DiabetesInstructed patient about the importance of keeping BS levels as close to normal as possible.Diabetes Teaching 385DiabetesInstructed patient to call MD if he notices having trouble breathing, chest hurts, breath smells fruity or lips or tongue are dry and cracked.Diabetes Teaching 384DiabetesInstructed patients on important routines regarding diabetic foot care, such as: always wear shoes which offer good foot support and fit properly, wear clean socks which also fit properly and avoid going barefooted.Diabetes Teaching 383DiabetesInstructed patient on what to do if symptoms of low blood sugar occur. For example: eat some form of glucose or carbohydrate, notify physician or go to emergency room if symptoms persist.Diabetes Teaching 382DiabetesInstructed patient to contact physician or go to an emergency room if symptoms of high blood sugar occur.Diabetes Teaching 381DiabetesInstructed patient on how to recognize S/S of high blood sugar such as: frequent urination, excessive thirst, headache, weakness, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting and abdominal cramps.Diabetes Teaching 380DiabetesInstructed patient on how to recognize S/S low blood sugar, such as, fatigue, headache, drowsiness, tremors, paleness, moist skin, hunger, anxiety, and impared vision.

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