Diabetes

Diabetes Teaching 359

Instructed patient to avoid alcohol consumption while taking DM medications as it may cause dangerous reactions.

Diabetes Teaching 358

Instructed patient to contact doctor if any of the following occur: an illness lasting one or two days without improvement; vomiting/diarrhea that con...

Diabetes Teaching 357

Instructed patient about the importance of avoiding getting sick. Seasonal viruses such as common cold, flu and other illnesses may cause DM episodes ...

Diabetes Teaching 348

Instructed patient on the use of home glucose monitor to ensure accuracy of results.

Diabetes Teaching 347

Instructed patient on how to properly use testing strips: wash hands with lukewarm water and mild soap, stick side of finger (not the tip), dry finger...

Diabetes Teaching 346

Instructed patient about proper storage and disposal of equipment: checking expiration date, keeping spare bottle in refrigerator, not changing the br...

Diabetes Teaching 345

Instructed patient on possible causes of hyperglycemia such as too little insulin, too much or the wrong kind of food, infection, injury, illness, dec...

Diabetes Teaching 344

Instructed patient about possible causes of hypoglycemia such as too much insulin, not enough food, and overexertion or GI disturbance.

Diabetes Teaching 343

Instructed diabetic patient about the possible complications of kidney disease. Even though early kidney damage has no symptoms; there is a blood test...

Diabetes Teaching 342

Instructed patient about the importance of seeing an ophthalmologist immediately if any of the S/S occur: blurred or double vision, narrowed field of ...