Diabetes Teaching 1235
Diabetes
Taught that Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a syndrome in which insulin production is decreased or absent.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed in site to use for subcutaneous injection, and the importance of rotating these sites.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of high blood sugar, such as: nausea and dry, flushed skin.
Instructed patient about the appropriate measures to prevent foot problems, such as: always wear properly fitted shoes and examine feet every day for ...
Instructed patient on possible causes of high blood sugars such as: excess food, insufficient insulin, and lack of exercise, stress, infection or feve...
Instructed in possible complications of diabetes such as kidney disease. The early kidney damage has no symptoms. However, a blood test is now availab...