Diabetes Teaching 1213
Diabetes
Instructed on the importance of having his/her feet inspected daily.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: dizziness, vomiting and abdominal cramps, among others.
Instructed in use of home glucose monitor, to ensure accuracy of results.
Instructed in complications of diabetes such as frequent infections. Instructed to manage frequent infections, to learn to spot the first signs of inf...
Instructed patient on how to recognize S/S of DM such as: excessive thirst, fatigue, increased urination, increased appetite, slow healing wounds, itc...
Instructed in possible causes of hypoglicemia such as too much insulin, not enough food, overexertion or GI disturbance.